Lisa Spitz

Syracuse

Anchor and Reporter at WSTQ-TV (Syracuse, NY)

Anchor and Reporter at WTVH-TV (Syracuse, NY)

Anchor and Reporter at WSTM-TV (Syracuse, NY)

AM anchor at NBC3 in #Syracuse! Fan of SU sports, the 80s, iced tea and voting! Proudly from Upstate NY. @LehighU & @NewhouseSU alum! #ILoveNY

Articles

Man shot in the leg on Midland Avenue in Syracuse

1 week ago | cnycentral.com | Lisa Spitz

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A man was shot on the leg on Midland Avenue in Syracuse Thursday night. According to Syracuse Police, officers responded to the 1400 block at 7:11 p.m. and found a 43-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was taken to Upstate University Hospital and is in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Syracuse Police at (315) 442-5222.
New sandwich shop closes suddenly in Syracuse

1 month ago | cnycentral.com | Lisa Spitz

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A sandwich shop in Syracuse has closed just months after opening up. According to its website, Salt City Sandwich, located on Nottingham Road, is closed indefinitely. The owners say the closing is due to "unforeseen circumstances."The business was recently featured on Brandon's Bites on Today in Central New York.
First-ever statewide restaurant week begins Monday

2 months ago | cnycentral.com | Lisa Spitz

Syracuse, N.Y. — An event highlighting the diversity of the state's food community starts Monday. The first-ever statewide Restaurant Week in New York runs through Saturday, May 10. The event will bring together locally owned restaurants from across the state. “This isn’t just another restaurant week,” said Anthony Tringale, founder of Eat Local New York. “It’s a way to connect people with the places that make our communities unique.
Red Cross helping neighbors after fire on Syracuse's northside

2 months ago | cnycentral.com | Lisa Spitz

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A fire in Syracuse is under investigation. Crews were called to a property on Pond Street just after 2:30 a.m. Friday. Smoke was seen coming from the building. According to crews on the scene, no injuries were reported. The Red Cross is working with the families displaced by the fire,
NYS Fair adds smooth sounds of Yacht Rock Revue to its lineup

2 months ago | cnycentral.com | Lisa Spitz

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse is taking legal action against the owners of the former Skyline Apartments, citing ongoing deteriorating conditions at the complex. The city has petitioned the New York Supreme Court to appoint a receiver to replace Clear Investment Group with the hopes of making the dilapidated building on James Street livable once again. This move follows reports of a burst water pipe that leaked millions of gallons over weeks or months.
Looking for mom friends? New magazine looks connect CNY moms

Mar 19, 2025 | cnycentral.com | Lisa Spitz

There is a new magazine for local moms. Lauren Wojtalewski, who serves as the magazine's creative director and Allison Kenien, the editor-in-chief, say they noticed a lot of moms commenting on social media about feeling lonely and not having friends. "As moms ourselves we relied on friends and family for support but realize others may not be as fortunate," Wojtalewski said.
Syracuse goes red Friday to raise awareness for women's greatest health threat

Feb 7, 2025 | cnycentral.com | Lisa Spitz

SYRACUSE, NY — Friday is National Wear Red Day and people are being encouraged to wear red to draw awareness to heart disease. Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women. "Cardiovascular disease unfairly targets women. For too long women have been left out of research, testing, treatment and funding," said Kristy Smorol, marketing and communications director for the National Heart Association.
Man stabbed in the back in Syracuse

Nov 10, 2024 | cnycentral.com | Lisa Spitz

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Police are investigating a Syracuse that happened Sunday around 7:25 p.m.Police were called to the 200 block of Beecher Street, and they found a 36-year-old man with a stab wound to his back. The injury, according to Syracuse Police, did not appear life-threatening. Anyone with information about the stabbing should call Syracuse police at (315) 442-5222.
Gardening Update: A plant blooming red in time for Christmas

Nov 1, 2024 | cnycentral.com | Lisa Spitz

by Lisa SpitzSat, November 2nd 2024 at 10:10 AMUpdated Sat, November 2nd 2024 at 10:13 AMCarol Watson on a plant for Christmas.
Election Day meal in Syracuse turns 75, one man was there from the start

Oct 30, 2024 | cnycentral.com | Lisa Spitz

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Picture it: Syracuse 1949. Ninety-Eight-year-old Sam Spadaro says The Mother's Club at Our Lady of Pompei put on a spaghetti supper as a way to get parishioners together. Born was an Election Day tradition that is turning 75-years-old on the northside of Syracuse. "Of course, it was on a lower scale and now it's blown into a big event," Spadaro said. A big event for people running for elected office, those involved in local politics or others just looking for a good meal.