Update: State judge declines to block tax on cigarettes; tribes seek federal...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A state judge refused Monday to block New York from taxing reservation cigarette sales to non-Indian customers, sending Indian tribes back to federal court for a last-minute attempt to...
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Arts student sues over Pittsburgh police beating
The January incident is still under investigation by the Justice Department. View full sizeFile photo / APJordan Miles, of Pittsburgh, filed a federal lawsuit on Monday that accused three white...
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Your Comments: $30 billion of loans won't make a difference in this economy
In a White House press conference Monday, President Barack Obama defended his efforts to restart the economy while blasting Republicans for blocking a $30 billion small-business tax cut and lending...
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Hurricanes send rough waters to New Jersey shore resorts
OCEAN CITY, N.J. — So much for a perfect finale to the summer vacation season. On beaches from Maryland to New Jersey, rip currents and strong swells in the Atlantic Ocean associated with Hurricane...
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Vandals target Syracuse church facilities; "priceless" stained glass stolen
Vandals cause thousands of dollars in damage and steal a dozen stained glass windows from the 1860s, paid for by the parents of L. Frank Baum, the author of "The Wonderful of Oz." Gary Walts / The...
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Syracuse area road report: Expect delays as Jamesville Road repaving begins...
• For state fair parking information, check out our guide and map. Indicates ramp or road restrictionsIndicates ramp or road closures Onondaga County Interstate 81: View I-81Roadmap in a larger map...
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Upstate University Hospital faulted for improper supervision of student...
State investigation also finds lapses in patient safety, quality of care and infection control. Dennis Nett / The Post-StandardUpstate University Hospital, in Syracuse, was cited by the state Health...
View ArticleCortland sheriff's officer involved in two-car crash
Cortlandville, NY – A car crash involving a Cortland County Sheriff’s officer and a civilian vehicle is under investigation, the sheriff’s office said. The accident took place about 1 p.m. Monday at...
View ArticleOnondaga County Sheriff Kevin Walsh today will honor 21 retiring from service
Syracuse, NY -- Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin Walsh today will honor 21 members of the sheriff's office who took a state retirement incentive offered by Onondaga County. The retirees will be...
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Workers clean up after concession fire at New York State Fair (video)
See video of workers cleaning up after the minor fire. Charley Hannagan / The Post-StandardWorkers clean up after a fire in a concession stand in the International Building at the state fair. Geddes,...
View ArticleFire damages home in Tully
Tully, NY – Officials are investigating a fire that damaged a home this morning at 1251 North Road in the town of Tully. Firefighters arriving at the two-story wood-frame home shortly after 12:25 a.m....
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What's going on: Hurricane Earl barrels toward U.S.
Also: 21 U.S. soldiers killed in 48 hours in Afghanistan; Google tweaks G-mail. Ricardo Arduengo / The Associated PressA boy takes cover from a wave caused by the approaching of the Hurricane Earl in...
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Syracuse area weather update: A few more scorchers in store before weekend...
High temperatures could swing from 97 Wednesday to 67 Saturday. Nicholas Lisi / The Post-StandardThe sun rises Tuesday morning over a corn field along Harris Road on Onondaga Hill. Syracuse, NY -- The...
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Beef Day, Senior Day, free tram rides and Pulaski vies for best tasting water...
Pick up beef recipes and watch cooking demos every hour at Dairy building. Dick Blume / The Post StandardAllen Van Garder, who is working for the Monanfran Farm in Canastota working on "Slam Dunk" who...
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What the experts think about Gmail's new 'Priority Inbox,' which sorts your...
Google tries to make it easier to focus on what's important (watch how-to video). Google Google on Monday night announced a new feature for Gmail called "Priority Inbox" that sorts your e-mail for you...
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Justin Bieber still expected to hold State Fair concert on Wednesday
More tickets might become available. Geddes, NY -- Teen sensation Justin Bieber rescheduled a concert set for this week in New Hampshire to be sure he can play a rescheduled concert set for Wednesday...
View ArticleNYS investigators recommend prosecution of state corrections food czar from...
Locke, NY - The state inspector general referred for possible prosecution today evidence of ethics and procurement violations involving Locke resident Howard Dean, the former director of the state...
View ArticleLunchtime Links: Iowa State's bell tower busts out the Lady Gaga tunes
Also: Texas State Fair has deep-fried beer; baptism party brawl. From Entertainment Weekly: Last week, the students at Iowa State University got a midday treat — one that combined some “Bad Romance”...
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NY governor candidate Carl Paladino says Obama worships himself
Paladino says he doesn't believe President Obama is a practicing Christian 'in his heart.' The Associated PressNew York gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino announces his candidacy at a rally in...
View ArticleNY Minute: Senecas vote to withhold casino payments to state
Also: Buerkle statement called false; grading legislators. Buffalo, NY -- The Seneca Nation of Indians has voted to withhold a casino payment to New York, claiming the state has violated terms of a...
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