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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Cazenovia financial advisor accused of defrauding clients out of $642,000

1 week ago | cnycentral.com | Michael Benny

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Federal prosecutors in Syracuse accuse a Cazenovia financial advisor of defrauding victims of more than $640,000. Dean Dellas, 40, was arraigned Tuesday in federal court on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a prepared news release.
CNY television icon Mike Price of Channel 9 has died

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

Condolences are pouring in for our friends at WSYR-TV on news of the death of Mike Price. Price was known for his 'Good News' segments and likely more locally famous for his portrayal of 'Baron Daemon' as host of late-night movies. Price retired from WSYR-TV in 2008 after a 46-year career.
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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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?

2 months 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.