CNY Central

Name: CNY Central
Rating: 4.08 (818 reviews)
Author: Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc

By: Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc

The CNY Central News app delivers news, weather and sports in an instant

Features & Capabilities

The CNY Central News app delivers up-to-the-minute local and national news, weather, and sports updates instantly. With a fully redesigned interface, users can watch live newscasts, receive breaking news alerts, and get detailed hourly and daily weather forecasts. Stay informed with live weather radar, traffic updates, and notifications about local events—all in a fast, easy-to-use platform.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc

Downloads:

114,947 43

Rating:

4.08

(818)

Version:

10.27.0 Last updated: 2026-05-29

Version code:

2047579201

Creation date:

2012-04-27

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk

Size:

164.65MB

Email:

an*****@sbgtv.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-11

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 199,870 ▲ 1,645

Other platforms

CNY Central (v10.27.0)

4.80

(262)

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.barringtontv.android.wstm

Email:

an*****@sbgtv.com

Website:

http://sbgi.net

User Reviews

Users praise CNY Central for timely local news, weather, and sports and for access to local channels with solid story presentation. However, reliability issues dominate: the app often won’t open or freezes (white screen); notification/story links can fail or open the wrong article. Updates may cause instability, weather features can be limited, and some users question content quality and bias. Overall, the content is valuable, but reliability improvements are urgently needed.

Pros

Up-to-date local news and alerts
Coverage includes local news, weather, and sports with accuracy
Ability to watch local TV channels through the app
Good presentation and quality of stories and local event coverage

Cons

App frequently won't open or shows a white screen / crashes
Navigation/notification links often fail to open the intended article or jump to the last story
Updates can cause instability or content not updating promptly
Weather features are limited or missing (no radar/maps, basic forecast)
Content quality and coverage concerns (perceived bias/coverage issues and occasional grammar/content problems)