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State lowers speed limit on I-690, Route 695 during state fair
Geddes, NY – With the New York State Fair almost ready to open, state transportation officials have once again temporarily lowered the speed limit from 65 mph to 55 mph on Interstate 690 and state...
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One hundred people are new citizens in Central New York
Two ceremonies were performed. It was a day for new citizens in Central New York. Two naturalization ceremonies were held Thursday, swearing in 100 people as new citizens. One ceremony for 52 people...
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Sister Helen Prejean to speak at Cazenovia College
Cazenovia, NY--Sister Helen Prejean, author of “Dead Man Walking” and an advocate to end the death penalty, will speak at Cazenovia College Sept. 20. Prejean’s speech as part of the Reisman Lecture...
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What's going on: 9/11 family members divided over Islamic center near World...
Relatives of nearly 3,000 victims have no representation. Bebeto Matthews / AP PhotoIn this Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010 photo, seated next to portraits of her son Mohammad Salman Hamdani, who was 23 when...
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Ann Marie Buerkle dilemma: Wedding, fundraiser or both?
She needs to pick between one of her biggest fundraising event or her daughter's wedding. John Berry / The Post-StandardRepublican Ann Marie Buerkle plans to oppose Democrat Dan Maffei for the 25th...
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Update: Hartwell Avenue in East Syracuse reopens after crash
Update: East Syracuse, NY -- Police reopened Hartwell Avenue shortly before 9 a.m. after crews cleaned up a two-car crash that sent the drivers to the hospital. The identities of the operators were...
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Police look for why Iraq veteran killed family and himself
There are no reports of any domestic disputes. Courtesy of the Superior Telegram, Jed Carlson / AP PhotoIn this 2007 photo provided by the Superior Telegram, Pfc. Matthew Magdzas listens to family...
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Syracuse man accused in Scriba stabbing
Scriba, NY -- Oswego County Sheriff’s deputies this morning accused a Syracuse man of stabbing another man Thursday afternoon in the parking lot of a Scriba convenience store. Deputies accused John F....
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Deputies accuse Oswego man of sexual conduct with a victim under the age of 17
Scriba, NY -- An Oswego man is in the county jail this morning after deputies accused him of sexual conduct with person under the age of 17. Oswego County Sheriff’s deputies Thursday accused Richard...
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Syracuse ranks number one for the most affordable place to live
Here's more bragging rights: Syracuse has been the "most affordable city to buy a house" for five years. David Lassman / The Post-StandardClinton Square in downtown Syracuse CNN Money ranks Syracuse...
View ArticlePolice identify man killed in St. Lawrence River boat crash
No charges have been filed. ST. REGIS MOHAWK RESERVATION, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities have released the identity of a 20-year-old man who was killed when two boats collided on the Canadian side of the St....
View ArticleBank bag stolen from Pepsi truck in Syracuse
Syracuse, NY – A driver delivering Pepsi products to a Syracuse grocery store Wednesday reported a bank bag containing $1,715.46 was stolen from his truck, police said. Michael Bowers, 47, told police...
View ArticleLunchtime Links: Money doesn't grow on trees, but ...
Seen on The News Herald of Panama City, Fla.: A man being booked into jail gained another charge when detention officers found dollar bills falling out of his posterior. The total? $45. » Read the...
View ArticleOncenter to hold job fair for part-time positions
Syracuse, NY -- The Oncenter will hold a job fair Monday to take applications from people interested in working part time in 14 job categories. The job fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and...
View ArticleUpdate: SUNY Cortland advisory to stay indoors remains in effect; armed...
Update:SUNY Cortland campus police said an earlier advisory warning people to stay indoors while police search for an armed robber in the area of campus remains in effect, although people are allowed...
View ArticleAP Video: 13 bears surround police in a pot field
Police who uncovered two marijuana fields near the U.S.-Canada border had to tread carefully: 13 black bears were wandering around the crops. The bears were docile and used to humans, police said....
View ArticleNew York State Thruway westbound blocked near Verona
Verona, NY -- The New York State Thruway just west of the Verona interchange is currently blocked by a car fire in the area, state police said. The fire was reported at about 1:20 p.m. and traffic is...
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U.K. to Libya: Don't celebrate anniversary of Lockerbie bomber's release
Obama administration calls for reimprisonment of only person convicted for the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. View full sizeThe Associated PressLibyan Abdel Baset al-Megrahi (at right on stairs),...
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Biden lashes out at 'Republican tea party'
In a pep talk to party faithful, he says Democrats will prevail in November. (Reader poll) AP Photo/Jeff RobersonVice President Joe Biden gestures while addressing the summer meeting for the...
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Sheriff's, DA's officials to weigh charges Monday in Onondaga Lake Parkway...
Salina, NY – Onondaga County sheriff’s and district attorney’s officials will meet Monday to discuss whether criminal or traffic charges should be brought against drivers involved in a fatal crash...
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