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What's that? More teenagers are losing their hearing
Experts have some advice: TURN DOWN THE VOLUME! View full sizeAP Photo/Steven SenneIn this Aug. 13 photo, Matthew Brady, 17, of Foxborough, Mass., poses for a portrait in his home while wearing ear...
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As standoff ends peacefully, Chief Fowler says 'I'm declaring this a success'
Police release few details, including the number of people taken into custody. This story was reported and written by Post-Standard staff writers Charles McChesney and John Mariani. Syracuse, NY -- An...
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Syracuse agency approves tax break for Hotel Skyler developer
It's the first PILOT approved since mayor appointed new SIDA board members. Mike Greenlar / The Post-StandardThe exterior of the future Hotel Skyler at 601. South Crouse Ave. in Syracuse is seen in...
View ArticleCayuga deputies seek culprits in Brutus burglary
Brutus, NY – A Brutus homeowner is missing several pieces of electronic equipment after a daytime burglary Tuesday, the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Department said. The burglar or burglars broke into the...
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Adam Weitsman to spend $1.8 million to renovate The Krebs in Skaneateles
Skaneateles, NY-- The president of Upstate Shredding plans to spend $1.8 million to renovate The Krebs restaurant in Skaneateles. The amount is more than the $1.05 million Adam Weitsman is paying for...
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Updates on proposed mosque near Ground Zero: Paterson to meet with developers...
Some in GOP worry the fight could distract from bigger issues in election year. Mark Lennihan / The Associated PressConstruction cranes tower above One World Trade Center Friday in New York. The site...
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Cook tried to chase armed, masked gunman, Syracuse restaurant owner says
Tuesday's armed standoff with police began with a masked man who attempted to rob two customers. Jim Commentucci / The Post-StandardSyracuse police SWAT team members work prior to the resolution of a...
View ArticleMexico man accused of having sex in park
Mexico, NY--Oswego County Sheriff's deputies Tuesday accused a Mexico man of having sex in a park with someone who was less than 15 years old. Deputies accused Nick F. Dann, 20, of 14 Chapman Road of...
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BP to hand off claim responsibility to Gulf Coast Claims Facility
BP says it has already paid out $368 million in claims so far. Dave Martin / APOil cleanup workers hired by BP clean oily deposits from the shore in Orange Beach, Ala., on Saturday. Shortages of...
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Mom slaps crying child on plane, and flight attendant takes her from parents
Girl was eventually given back to father, and no charges were filed. Thinkstock Albuquerque, N.M. -- Police say a Southwest Airlines flight attendant took a baby from her parents on a flight from...
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Toyota delivers six Prius plug-in hybrids for yearlong test in Syracuse
Syracuse University, Syracuse Center of Excellence and CuseCar will put the electric/gas vehicles through their paces. David Lassman / The Post-StandardBarry Carr, coordinator of Clean Communities of...
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New York State Fair to allow more vendors to sell wine by the glass
The ever-evolving story of wine sales at the New York State Fair is taking another turn this year: For the first time, all restaurants and vendors on the fairgrounds who have a license to sell beer...
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228 million eggs recalled after salmonella outbreak
Tainted eggs from Iowa packaged under several names, linked to illnesses in 3 states. Getty Images Washington -- An Iowa egg producer is recalling 228 million eggs after being linked to an outbreak of...
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Lunchtime Links: Teen mom busted for posting Facebook photo of baby with bong
Also: Photos from Albany home with more than 90 cats; deputy trapped in cruiser by bees. Facebook From the New York Post: A teenage Florida mom thought it'd be funny to snap a picture of her...
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Syracuse police charge two men in South Avenue standoff
Aaron Jackson, 20, accused of shooting at police officer. Jermain Grimes, 31, also charged in robbery. View full sizeDennis Nett / The Post-StandardJermain Grimes, in yellow shirt, has been charged...
View ArticleFeral cat in Pompey tests positive for rabies
Pompey, NY--A feral cat living in the area of Ridge Road in Pompey, which had attacked several residents, has tested positive for rabies, Onondaga County Health Commissioner Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow said...
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What's going on: Despite rumors, National Grid says it has no plans to sell
Utility is battling with state regulators to raise electric rates. David Lassman / The Post-Standard, 2009The Spirit of Light sculpture adorns the front of National Grid's Syracuse office. From the...
View ArticleMan stabbed, robbed of laptop on James Street
Syracuse, NY – A man was stabbed twice Tuesday night during a robbery behind a James Street medical office building, police said. The victim, Amish Patel, was leaving from the back of the building...
View ArticleDeadline Friday to mail in registration to vote in Sept. 14 primary
Mail-in voter registration forms must be postmarked by Friday and received no later than Wednesday for people who want to vote in the Sept. 14 primary. Residents who have moved to a new county must...
View ArticleSyracuse girl tells investigators she left candle burning to kill brothers
Syracuse, NY – A 9-year-old Syracuse girl was taken to a hospital for evaluation after she admitted trying to set fire to her Hickory Street apartment, police said. The fire, reported at 12:25 a.m.,...
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