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2 hours, 52 minutes ago  The New York State Department of Transportation is interested in what the community thinks should be done with the portion of Interstate 81 that runs through Syracuse.

Today at 1:42 PM  Efforts to legalize professional mixed martial arts in New York have foundered again with the state Assembly's Democratic leaders refusing to allow a vote on the measure.

Yesterday at 6:43 PM  State troopers have arrested demonstrators urging Senate votes on several bills who blocked the office door of a legislative leader at New York's Capitol.

Yesterday at 2:21 PM  It's a sight that can trigger dread. The low-battery message appears on your cell phone when there's no charger around.

Yesterday at 12:24 PM  To celebrate CNY Central’s Facebook page hitting 40,000 likes, Lisa Spitz and Peter Hall held a dance off on ‘Today in Central New York.’

Monday, June 17, 2013  Central and Northern New York are running out of new phone numbers and will need a new area code by the first quarter of 2015.

Monday, June 17, 2013  As part of Time Warner Cable’s channel reorganization, your favorite CNY Central stations are moving.

Monday, June 17, 2013  A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of central New York.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The Onondaga County Sheriff has issued a warning to boaters to be careful on the waters this weekend after this week's heavy rain.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A flood watch is in effect for parts of central New York through Friday morning.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  There are reports of minor flooding in Onondaga County. An urban and small stream flood advisory is in effect for areas of central New York for parts of the day.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A private citizen is suing Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to try to force the Democrat to reimburse taxpayers for a $103,000 secret settlement of sexual harassment claims against an assemblyman.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Top prosecutors in San Francisco and New York announced the formation of a nationwide initiative and coalition of police, prosecutors and other officials in an attempt to stop a surge in smartphone thefts.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  An urban & small stream flood advisory is in effect for parts of central New York.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The area around Syracuse University could benefit from a new proposal to designate areas around college campuses as tax free zones for new businesses. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo talked about the proposal at Syracuse University Wednesday, explaining how it could help to keep businesses and jobs in New York.