Food Bank of CNY to distribute 7,000 cans of baby formula after price gouging...
The Food Bank of Central New York will be able to distribute 7,000 containers of baby formula to needy families, courtesy of a price gouging settlement by the Attorney General’s office. During a news conference Monday held at the Food Bank of Central New York in Syracuse, Attorney General...
Downtown building owner sues to pause work on massive new Syracuse hotel
Syracuse, N.Y. — The owner of an office building next to a proposed 10-story downtown Syracuse hotel wants a judge to throw out key city board approvals of the $87 million project and require a more detailed environmental review. Putnam Properties LLC and its owner, attorney Fred Davies, filed...
Syracuse TV station makes big change: Why you may need to re-scan channels
A Syracuse television station has made a big change. CNY Central’s WTVH CBS 5 changed its call letters on Monday, Dec. 1, becoming WKOF CBS 5. The TV station remains a CBS affiliate, continue to broadcast the network’s sports and entertainment programming, along with local CBS 5 News.
Kinney Drugs offering free Medicare comparison plans for seniors
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Kinney Drugs has partnered with EnlivenHealth to offer FREE Medicare Part D plan comparisons for seniors, according to the pharmacy chain. Approximately 60 million seniors age 65+ are covered by Medicare – which accounts for about 20% of the population. Open enrollment runs through December 7th.
Evening Briefing: Survey finds cellphone ban aiding students, I-81 lane closures planned and Schumer’s...
Good evening, Central New York. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Clouds will thicken tonight ahead of our first widespread winter storm Tuesday. Lows will be in the teens and low 20s. Area-wide snow arrives very early Tuesday morning...
Lawmakers and advocates rally in Syracuse for major prison sentencing reform
Discussion around proposed prison sentencing reforms is continuing in New York as lawmakers, advocates, and families prepare for the upcoming legislative session. In late November, supporters held a rally at the Mary Nelson Youth Center in South Syracuse as part of a coordinated effort across the state to draw...
Central New York closings and delays
CENTRAL NEW YORK (WSYR-TV) — Find out if your school or local business is delayed or closed. Stay safe! >>Enter your closing information here
What’s Going Around: 12-1-25
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Here is the weekly check of the most common illnesses seen in area doctors’ offices. Camillus Syracuse Liverpool Pulaski
Can’t watch CBS? Syracuse TV station disrupted by change in channel position
A Syracuse television station is being disrupted by a planned change in its call letters and channel position. CNY Central’s WTVH CBS 5 changed its call letters on Monday, Dec. 1, becoming WKOF CBS 5. The TV station the move would be “seamless” for viewers who watch via cable, satellite or streaming services like...
Colorado man receives 2 years for threatening Cayuga County resident
ALBANY, NY (607NewsNow) – A Colorado man will spend time behind bars for threatening a Cayuga County man. On November 24, 56-year-old Jerry Gordon was sentenced to 2 years in federal prison for the crime of transmitting a threat in interstate commerce to injure another person. Gordon, who pleaded...

















