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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Jeremiah Huff's death is 'gut punch' for another mother too familiar with this pain

1 month ago | cnycentral.com | Michael Benny

BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. — When news broke this week about a double homicide in Syracuse involving an 11-year-old victim, it was a punch in the gut for Heather Wood of Baldwinsville. “The initial reaction when I heard the news was it almost took my breath away. How can this happen again, and not just how can this happen again – but how much more does the community have to experience all over again,” Wood said Friday.
Large brush fire breaks out on west end of Syracuse, smoke seen for miles

1 month ago | cnycentral.com | Michael Benny |Brandon Ladd

TOPICS:Brush fireSyracuseSmokeFire crewsRosamond Gifford ZooFire Weather WatchCentral New YorkBurn banA large brush fire on the west end of Syracuse drew fire crews to an area just south of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. The fire burned in a wide area between Grand Avenue and West Onondaga Street Wednesday evening. The smoke from the fire could be seen for miles.
Cortland Standard newspaper declares bankruptcy and eliminates jobs

1 month ago | cnycentral.com | Michael Benny

Thu, March 13th 2025 at 9:44 PMUpdated Thu, March 13th 2025 at 9:47 PMImage of the website of CortlandStandard.comCORTLAND, N.Y. — The Cortland Standard, which has been operating as a newspaper for 158 years has declared chapter 7 bankruptcy and eliminated 17 jobs according to a report by WXHC radio in Cortland. Two former employees confirmed the shutdown to CNYCentral Wednesday evening. The last issue of the Standard will be Thursday, March 13th.
New measles case downstate and possible exposure under investigation

1 month ago | cnycentral.com | Michael Benny

QUEENS, N.Y. — State Health Officials on Tuesday announced the first case of measles in New York State outside New York City this year. Health officials say there is no connection to other outbreaks in the United States. The case was identified in a patient less than 5 years of age who resides in Suffolk County and was confirmed at the Department's Wadsworth Laboratory in Albany. It is the third case in the state this year, amid a global and domestic increase in measles cases.
New measles case downstate and possible exposure under investigation

1 month ago | cbs6albany.com | Michael Benny

QUEENS, N.Y. — State Health Officials on Tuesday announced the first case of measles in New York State outside New York City this year. Health officials say there is no connection to other outbreaks in the United States. The case was identified in a patient less than 5 years of age who resides in Suffolk County and was confirmed at the Department's Wadsworth Laboratory in Albany. It is the third case in the state this year, amid a global and domestic increase in measles cases.
Box cutter was weapon in two unsolved robberies at Salina cell phone store

1 month ago | cnycentral.com | Michael Benny

SALINA, N.Y. — State Police and the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office are seeking help identifying the suspect involved in two separate robberies at the Cricket Wireless store at 1826 Teall Avenue in the Town of Salina. Authorities say in both cases, a suspect entered the store, displayed a box cutter, demanded cash, and took off.
In memoir, former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner calls Cuomo kisses a bullying tactic

1 month ago | cnycentral.com | Michael Benny

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo uses kisses to bully and as a control tactic, former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner says. “With Andrew Cuomo, his kissing me was about power, I never viewed it as sexual. We were gladiators in a public ring and that’s how he showed he was boss.
Why did Lyncourt School teachers take pies to the face?

1 month ago | cnycentral.com | Michael Benny

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — What a messy day it became at Lyncourt School in Syracuse on Wednesday. Teachers got pies in their faces – for a good cause. The students took part in the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge. The student set a goal of raising $3,000 and did far better than that, raising close to $4,000 for the Heart Association. The Kids Heart Challenge is rooted in proven science which has shown that kids who are regularly active have a better chance of a healthy adulthood.
Multiple fire departments battling blaze at B&B Lumber in Jamesville

1 month ago | cnycentral.com | Michael Benny

JAMESVILLE, N.Y. — Fire crews are doing battle with a fire at B&B Lumber in Jamesville. The fire was reported on Solvay Road Extension around 7:30 p.m. Multiple departments have been called out. Images from the scene posted by the Jamesville Fire Department show intense smoke and flames and pallets burning. B&B Lumber specializes in pallets and has been making them for more than fifty years. There was a fire at this same business in 2016.
Syracuse Zoo makes changes because of avian flu

2 months ago | cnycentral.com | Michael Benny

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Operating out of what it calls “an abundance of caution” the Syracuse Zoo has taken most of its birds off-exhibit. "The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is committed to the health and well-being of all the animals in our care," said Executive Director of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo Ted Fox. "As such, we are taking all necessary precautions to protect our bird collection from the current avian influenza outbreak."Avian flu is becoming an increasing concern at zoos across the country.

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27 Mar 25

Man police say was involved in a domestic incident involving a gun later shot himself near a market off South Salina Street in Syracuse, police say. Massive police presence was fueled in part by "false narrative" that police had shot him, Chief said.