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CAMILLUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A Camillus native and West Genesee graduate was killed Sunday night in the Philippines. 73-year-old Kent Carpenter was an internationally respected marine biologist and long-time professor at Old Dominion University in Virginia. Philippines authorities said Carpenter was shot and killed durin

Imagine your favorite local store is about to close its doors forever. Back in the spring of 2000, that was the reality for the old DeRuyter Agway. But instead of letting a community staple slip away, local farmers and neighbors packed into the DeRuyter school and decided to save it themselves. That’s how the DeRuyter

Wysox, Pa. — A man is jailed on $100,000 bail after being caught in Bradford County with an out-of-state stolen U-Haul truck, police say. Patrick Hunsinger, 54, of Tully, NY was arrested after state police received a report from the Bradford County Sheriff Department of a suspicious U-Haul truck parked off the side of

Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon said he would veto a bill that sought to establish term limits for his position, then he erroneously signed it hours later

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Several events are happening around Central New York this weekend. You can share your event with CNY Central by reaching out on social media or by email to [email protected]. Syracuse Nationals. The 26th annual Syracuse Nationals continues at the New York State Fairgrounds, drawing thousands of vehicles and automotiv

There is a lake in central New York that looks like it belongs somewhere in the Caribbean, not tucked inside a state park near Syracuse. The water is a striking blue-green color that turns heads and raises questions, and scientists have been trying to fully explain it for decades. This...

(We all have our go-to order. This series is about shaking that up. Each week, I’ll spotlight one sandwich at a Central New York restaurant worth trying — and explain why it ended up on my plate. Got a suggestion? Text me at 315-382-1984. Don’t be surprised if I ask you to join me.)

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — One of the slowest travelers on Interstate 690 got a police escort this week. The Syracuse Police Department said officers were called after reports of a snapping turtle making its way through the passing lane, creating a traffic hazard. Officer Cecile found the turtle and safely...

Syracuse, N.Y. — Firefighters battled a large fire at a vacant home in Syracuse on Thursday night. Around 8:40 p.m., Syracuse firefighters responded to a house fire at 102 Strand Place, according to Syracuse Fire Deputy Chief George Cowburn. When crews arrived, they found heavy smoke and flames coming...