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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#74299

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#14548

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Brandon's Bright Spot: The Wild Animal Park

1 day ago | cnycentral.com | Brandon Roth

CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — The Wild Animal Park in Chittenango’s Safari Drive Thru features some new animals for visitors to see this year. The 40-acre drive thru animal park features a new lion’s enclosure for visitors to see as they pass through the Safari. Owner Jeff Taylor said the three lions, one male and two females, are about two years old and, like most teenagers, are very curious about their surroundings. “They love to check everything out, including the visitors," Taylor said.
Teen in stable condition after stabbing at West Potomac High School, suspect in custody

1 day ago | cnycentral.com | Ida Domingo

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A 16-year-old boy is in the hospital after a stabbing at West Potomac High School in Fairfax County on Wednesday, authorities said. Officers with the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) responded to the school and discovered that a teenager had been stabbed. The 16-year-old was initially rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Now, the teen's injuries have been downgraded to "stable condition," FCPD said in a Noon update.
How to keep your bees with Syracuse Honey

2 days ago | cnycentral.com | Brandon Roth

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — For more than 20 years, Beekeeper Bob Faulkner, owner of Syracuse Honey, has been helping people set up their own bee colonies in their backyards. “I help people get started every year with beekeeping. We start with a small nucleus box with a queen and a bunch of workers, and it builds from there,” Faulkner said.
Brandon's Bites: Big Fella's

3 days ago | cnycentral.com | Brandon Roth

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse's newest restaurant is already generating much buzz for its massive portions and southern-style recipes. Chef Antoine Smith partnered with Syracuse basketball player Eddie Lampkin to open Big Fella’s earlier this year. The unique menu highlights Cajun pasta with toppings like chicken, steak, shrimp and lamb. They also serve award-winning wings and homemade sweets. Many of the dishes feature the restaurant's special “EdBall” spice made with a mix of sweet and savory spices.
Vance visits Rome for Good Friday celebration, next stop India

5 days ago | cnycentral.com | Samantha Bilitz

Vice President JD Vance will meet with the Italian Prime Minister and the Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal during his visit to Rome ahead of Easter.
Steve Miller Band joins The Great New York State Fair concert lineup

5 days ago | cnycentral.com | Zackary Worden

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame greats Steve Miller Band are the latest free concert announced at The Great New York State Fair.
Driver sentenced for crash that killed 9-year-old girl in 2023

6 days ago | cnycentral.com | Matthew Benninger

SULLIVAN, N.Y. — A man convicted of manslaughter and assault charges for the death of a 9-year-old girl was sentenced in Madison County Court on Friday. Abdirashid Noor, 53, will serve one to three years in prison for the death of Charlee King, a student at Mott Road Elementary School. On June 28, 2023, Noor crashed into Charlee's vehicle when he illegally attempted to overtake the car in front of him on Route 31 in the Town of Sullivan.
'It gave me peace and joy': Organ donor speaks on importance of husband's kidney donation

6 days ago | cnycentral.com | Matthew Benninger

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate University Hospital officials gathered Friday to commemorate Donate Life Month. The commemoration is held throughout April and seeks to bring awareness to the importance of organ donation. Franci Vanwie, an organ donor and whose husband, Ken, was also an organ donor, said that her husband had a philosophy that you cannot take your organs with you when you die. She said her family knows what it's like to have chronic health issues.
Traffic alert: Upcoming lane reductions on Interstate 81 by Syracuse Airport

6 days ago | cnycentral.com | Matthew Benninger

SALINA, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Transportation is alerting drivers to upcoming lane reductions along Interstate 81 to paint the Airport Boulevard Bridge in the Town of Salina. Interstate 81 Northbound will be reduced to one lane between Exit 27 to the Syracuse Airport and Exit 28 to North Syracuse. This will be every weekday, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginning April 21 through May 2.
Earth Day celebrations, Sundae Showdown, Egg hunts, Wine Fest and more in CNY this weekend

6 days ago | cnycentral.com | Kaitlin Pearson

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Several events are happening around Central New York this weekend. Remember, you can share your event with CNY Central by reaching out on social media or by email to [email protected]. MOST Earth Day FestivalThe Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) is hosting an inaugural Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 19, from 10-3. The festival is free to the public and will take place outdoors in Armory Square on the museum’s east lawn and the W.