WSTM-TV (Syracuse, NY)

WSTM-TV is a television station affiliated with NBC, serving the Central Upstate New York region and based in Syracuse. It first went on air as WSYR-TV on February 15, 1950, broadcasting on VHF channel 3. In 1980, the station changed its call letters to WSTM, while WSYR was reassigned to WIXT channel 9 in 2005. The station now transmits a high-definition digital signal on UHF channel 24, which appears as virtual channel 3.1 through PSIP. WSTM-TV is owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group and shares its ownership with the low-powered CW affiliate WSTQ-LP and CBS affiliate WTVH. Although WTVH is owned by the Granite Broadcasting Corporation, it is operated by Sinclair under joint sales and shared services agreements. All three stations operate from the same studios located on James Street/NY 290 in the Near Northeast area of Syracuse.

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English

Television

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#74299

United States

#14548

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#475

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Syracuse Firefighters respond to Kitchen Fire on Tully Street

2 days ago | cnycentral.com | Matthew Benninger

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The statue of Christopher Columbus in downtown Syracuse is a symbol to many as a celebration of Italian culture. To others, it's a painful reminder of colonialism. But the Columbus Monument Corporation group is trying to sway voters ahead of the Democratic mayoral primary on June 24. They're telling city voters to back Councilor Pat Hogan for mayor. The I-Team asked Hogan and each candidate a simple question: Is this a decisive issue in the race for City Hall?
Syracuse Fire Department warns of fraudulent donation requests

2 days ago | cnycentral.com | Matthew Benninger

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Fire Department is alerting the public to fraudulent donation requests. The Fire Department said it has recently received multiple inquiries from concerned people regarding how they can donate to the department. The agency said that it was made aware that phone calls are being made by scammers pretending to represent the Syracuse Fire Department and requesting donations.
Biden on Trump probe: 'I made the decisions during my presidency'

2 days ago | cnycentral.com | Kristine Frazao

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Jury selection for 1988 Lockerbie bombing that killed 37 CNY students scheduled for 2026

2 days ago | cnycentral.com | Matthew Benninger

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Family of O'Reilly's Boutique in Cicero to be on 'The Price Is Right,' host watch party

2 days ago | cnycentral.com | Matthew Benninger

Thu, June 5th 2025 at 2:56 PMThe O'Reilly Family, who owns O'Reilly's Boutique in Cicero, N.Y. is set to appear on The Price Is Right on June 24. (PHOTO SOURCE: O'REILLY'S BOUTIQUE FACEBOOK PAGE)SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A local family is set to appear on "The Price Is Right" later in June. The owners of O'Reilly's Boutique in Cicero will appear on the famous game show on June 24 at 11 a.m. It will air on WTVH. Either Lori or John O'Reilly will be selected to "come on down" and compete.
Syracuse Mayor: Phase One of Creekwalk Security Camera Initiative completed

3 days ago | cnycentral.com | Matthew Benninger

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Phase One of the Creekwalk Security Camera Initiative is now complete. Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh said that the new system will enhance safety and security along the creekwalk's trail. The initiative includes 20 cameras along the pathway from Onondaga Lake to downtown Syracuse. The cameras are mounted on existing light poles and are placed strategically, Mayor Walsh said. Key spots include the Inner Harbor kayak launch and three spots near the Inner Harbor Amphitheater.
Syracuse native Jeanette Epps retires as NASA astronaut

3 days ago | cnycentral.com | Matthew Benninger

After hitting 91 degrees yesterday, Syracuse is looking at another warm one with temperatures stretching into the mid 80s before showers and thunderstorms develop this afternoon. Warm temperatures before afternoon thunderstorms cool us off into the weekend. A line of showers have already developed across the Great Lakes and is moving into New York as we speak. A system crossing the Great Lakes will bring showers and thunderstorms to central New York tonight.
Here's where you can find your $2 samples at the 2025 Taste of Syracuse

3 days ago | cnycentral.com | Matthew Benninger

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The 2025 Taste of Syracuse Festival begins tomorrow. The two-day event features food from around 100 local restaurants at Clinton Square and the surrounding streets. It also features plenty of live music. A crowd favorite of the annual event is it's $2 samples from participating vendors. Posted below is a map and a list of where you can get your $2 sample.
Check your backseat! Traffic Safety Committee offers car safety tips as weather warms

3 days ago | cnycentral.com | Matthew Benninger

ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee is offering safety tips for parents and caregivers as the weather warms up. The Traffic Safety Committee is alerting people to be mindful of how hot a car can get in the summer months, noting that temperatures do not have to be unseasonably high or the time left in a car does not need to be very long to be dangerous.
Westcott Theater to proceed with events after brief shutdown by Code Enforcement

3 days ago | cnycentral.com | Matthew Benninger

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