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Michael Benny

Syracuse

News Anchor and Managing Editor at WTVH-TV (Syracuse, NY)

News Anchor and Managing Editor at WSTQ-TV (Syracuse, NY)

News Anchor and Managing Editor at WSTM-TV (Syracuse, NY)

News Anchor. 5, 6 & 11pm CBS5, WTVH & 7pm NBC3, WSTM in Syracuse, NY.

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  • 4 days ago | cnycentral.com | Michael Benny

    SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two victims who appeared to be youngsters were taken by ambulance to Syracuse hospitals Monday evening. Syracuse Police responded to a call just after 8:30 p.m. for a shooting in the street at Hier Avenue and Knaul Street on the city’s northside. Neighbors who saw the aftermath of the crime described one of the victims as a boy as young as eight years old.

  • 1 week ago | cnycentral.com | Michael Benny

    CICERO, N.Y. — John and Lori O'Reilly, owners of O'Reilly's Boutique in Cicero, recently had the opportunity to showcase their vibrant personalities on the popular game show "The Price is Right." The episode, which was taped back in February, features one of the O'Reillys as a contestant, though viewers will have to wait until the show airs to find out which one. The episode featuring the O'Reilly's airs at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday June 24 on CBS5.

  • 1 week ago | cnycentral.com | Michael Benny

    Cazenovia native and celebrity chef Anne Burrell died today at her home in Brooklyn, her family said in a statement. She was 55. A cause of death was not revealed. The Food Network called Burrell "a remarkable person and culinary talent." Burrell hosted the Food Network’s “Secrets of a Restaurant Chef” and co-hosted “Worst Cooks in America."Fellow Food Network host Robert Irvine posted a tribute to Burrell on X. "I am stunned and deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Anne Burrell.

  • 1 month ago | cnycentral.com | Michael Benny

    SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Six months after the death of a 1-year-old girl in Syracuse, Police announce the arrest of her father. On October 31, 2024 officers responded to 410 Burdick Avenue where the child, Kyra Brown, was unconscious, not breathing. Police on the scene were told the child may have ingested drugs. Though police interviews and a search warrant it was determined by authorities the child's father had left a narcotic substance in an area accessible to Kyra.

  • 1 month ago | cnycentral.com | Michael Benny

    SYRACUSE, N.Y. — After the sirens and after the adrenaline wears off, the people we call for help in our worst moments of crisis are left with an impact few of us could imagine. That's where Benny the dog comes in at AMR Ambulance in Syracuse. "He lets you have that moment to think, 'maybe I'm not ok. Maybe it helps you realize why I'm crying, petting this dog. Maybe I need help. Maybe there is something going on,'" said Jordan Shultz, Benny's handler at AMR.

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12 May 25

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12 May 25

At funeral of Van Robinson @GovKathyHochul announces she’s pushing to rename the corridor that will replace the elevated section of I-81 in Syracuse as “Van Robinson Way”

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28 Apr 25

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