Above is the Day 2 convective outlook issued by the Storm Prediction Center.  You see here in CNY we're in the slight risk area for Tuesday.  If you click on the image, you'll get the actual outlook.  It'll be updated again this afternoon. ...

The heat is here and boy did it come in with a bang last night! In Syracuse there were actually 2 storms, one around 1 AM and the other one just before 4 AM. With all that lightning I'm surprised there wasn't more than 4,000 people left without power. ...

Post by Rod Wood - How to tell if you've got a genuine collectible and how to get the most for it if you decide to sell. I've had a lot of calls from viewers through the years who've asked for advice on selling unwanted items from home. Part of this...

Post by Dan Cummings - She's our U.S. Senator and she will remain just that, for now.  Or, vice-presidential candidate. Or, someday, maybe...secretary of health and human services.  Or, someday, maybe...an associate justice of the Supreme Court...

Sorry for the gap in posts.  Sometimes we get bogged down in other work here in the office. Plus I was waiting for the end of May to share some numbers with all of you.   Here’s a May story. Tell me if it sounds familiar. Syracuse had over...

       I’ve always been a big fan of the Special Olympics and I’m so grateful for my experience at last week’s spectacular event held at C-NS High School.      As the grand marshal I had the honor of leading...

Post by Rod Wood - We are heading into the busy summer travel season and I know many of you will want online access to information as you plan your trip. Here are six sites that Consumer Reports ShopSmart magazine says can help you find bargains and make...

Here's hoping more than a few moms and dads, everywhere around Central NY, took note of this week's story about the underage drinking party in the Bradford Hills neighborhood of Syracuse one week ago tonight.  Police estimate as many as 50 kids were...

Post by Steve Infanti - I remember when Donte' Greene decided that he was going to make himself eligible for the NBA Draft, Jonny Flynn was asked about the impact of that decision on next year’s team.  Flynn said that obviously if Greene came back...

    For months now, Streets of Speed has been identifying areas where drivers need more training.  Sadly, we're getting repeat calls to check out speeding problems in our school zones.  Parents who have been complaining about...

What a change one day can make.  Yesterday it was in the 80s (with humidity to boot!) this afternoon we are holding in the low 50s. This cooler air is part of a chilly air mass building south out of Canada.  With clear skies and diminishing...

We hope you had a chance to enjoy the absolutely spectacular Sunday across central New York.  It's nice when the the best day of the month so far coincides with part of the Memorial Day weekend. Unfortunately you may have to plan around some thunderstorms...

Post by Dan Cummings- Sometimes, the emotional weight of the week's biggest news stories cannot be easily lifted. This was such a week.  Starting with a homicide of a Syracuse teen last weekend, tragic loss of life multiplied as the week went along. ...

Post by Rod Wood- Monday, May 26th we observe Memorial Day.   For some, it's just another holiday.   But all of us should take a moment to remember Memorial Day's true meaning. It's a day to remember those who have died in service to...

There is certainly no way to put a good spin on the weather so far this week. As I type this up (10:30 AM Thursday) it's showery with temperatures in the mid 40s when our normal high should be in the low 70s. It's hard to believe but our 'best' day this...

Post by Dan Cummings - They say (whoever "they" are) you can't fight city hall.  And, you can translate that as town hall, if you like.  And yet, last week, we found out that if something's clearly just not right...you can fight...and win. I'm...

Posted 10:30 AM Monday, by Dave Longley - I struggled to come up with a title for this entry.  Yes it's cold.  Yes, some people saw snow this morning.  Yes, our normal high temperature for today hits 70.  We do truly see light at the...

Post by Rod Wood - Prices for just about everything at the supermarket are soaring. But with a little discipline, you can still reduce your grocery bill and provide your family with nutritious food.  Here are five tips from Consumer Reports: ...

We issued our official summer forecast earlier this evening. Just a refresher on how we go about our seasonal forecasts. We pick one or two unusual monthly numbers for the current season and compare them to past years.  April was key to this year’s...

Post by Rod Wood - As a long time pasta fan, I know it can be confusing when buying the right shape pasta at the supermarket. It's not easy doing the shopping when you're the only non-Italian in your household. But I've finally found an excellent guide...