Latest local news, weather and sports for Syracuse and Central New York

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  As warmer weather convinces Central New York to trade in our snow shovels for ice cream scoops, customers are already lining up for their favorite flavors and flurries at the Sno Top in Manlius.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Just days after the horrible crash in Oswego County, a free program draws parents and their teens to Mexico. They listened for a critical message that the speakers were trying to get across about being safe behind the wheel.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The forecasted warm Central New York weekend started as a wet one on Friday, as rain poured throughout the region during the day.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  At 1:36 this afternoon, the thermometer at Syracuse Hancock Airport hit 70 degrees setting a new record high for this date.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  The Cuomo administration is suspending its restrictions on smoking in parks, pools, beaches and historic sites after a smokers' rights groups objected.

Friday, May 25, 2012  Central New Yorkers looking to beat to heat at the this holiday weekend have two more places to go starting Friday.

Monday, April 16, 2012  As temperatures climbed into the mid 80's on Monday, parents on the beach at Green Lakes were glad to hear that they wouldn't have to worry about cigarette smoke.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  The early start to warm weather has been great for growers down south. The wacky weather is creating a farming frenzy this year.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Anxious farmers across fruit-growing regions in the Great Lakes and Northeast are keeping misters, smudge pots and even helicopters in their arsenals as a cold front approaches from Canada.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  Record warm temperatures are really good news for communities facing budget struggles like Syracuse. A lack of snow equals a surplus of cash.

Monday, March 19, 2012  Two courses were opened over the weekend and the other three open in April.

Friday, March 16, 2012  Our streak of above normal temperatures continues right through the St. Patrick's Day weekend and throughout next week. So far this month, only 2 of the first 15 days of March have been notably below normal in temperatures. Plus, the last 5 days have been 13 to 25 degrees above normal!

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Syracuse set a new record high temperature Wednesday. The thermometer got up to 68 degrees, shattering the old record for March 7th of 64 degrees.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  Local business owners who depend on snowfall are finally breathing a sigh of relief this week.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  Obviously, we’re still into a tough weather pattern, “tough” meaning tough to see any big amounts of sunshine, any big amounts of dry weather or any big amounts of warmth.