Onondaga County Republicans go to second ballot to choose new chair
DeWitt, NY -- Onondaga County Republican Committee members are casting a second round of ballots trying to choose the party's new chairman. Out of a field of four, only Thomas Dadey and Bill Tassone...
View ArticleDadey wins on second ballot, will lead Onondaga GOP
DeWitt, NY --It took two ballots, but Onondaga County Republicans chose Thomas V. Dadey Jr. as their leader for the next two years. Dadey, former candidate for the state Senate, beat out Bill Tassone,...
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Tiny cemetery in Sidney, NY, is ground zero in Islam debate
Questions and answers from town supervisor, spokesman for Muslim group Provided photoSheikh Abdul Kerim prays after a burial is complete at the Muslim cemetery in Sidney. Last week, the national media...
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Festival of Races Sunday will close some streets on Syracuse's east side
Syracuse, NY - The Festival of Races will close streets for several hours Sunday morning in Syracuse's University and Meadowbrook neighborhoods. Drivers can avoid the course entirely by using Comstock...
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Memory Walk raised $123,321 for Central New York Alzheimer's Association
The event attracted 987 walkers. Peter Chen / The Post-StandardThe Memory Walk sponsored by the Central New York chapter of the Alzheimer's Association attracted 987 walkers this morning. They...
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Syracuse, Alliance Bank officials join Congolese natives in launching...
Syracuse, NY - Mayor Stephanie Miner will join members of the Congolese immigrant community on Monday to break ground on a new community garden. At 10:30 a.m., volunteers will begin building raised...
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Palestinians: No peace talks unless Israel stops building settlements
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not extend settlement moratorium APPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas attends a meeting with the leading members of the PLO Saturday in the West Bank...
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State of emergency still in effect in Pulaski
The treatment plant, which officials initially had worried about after the record rain Thursday, continues to operate. Gary Walts / The Post-StandardFlooding of the Salmon River in Oswego County...
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What's going on: Pakistani officials say 16 killed by US drone-fired missile
Plus: Tyler Clementi's family hopes son's death will serve as call for compassion APIn this Jan. 31 file photo, a U.S. Predator drone flies over the moon above Kandahar Air Field, southern...
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Jordan-Elbridge to hold special meeting, executive session, Monday
Elbridge, NY -- The Jordan-Elbridge School Board has said it will hold a special meeting Monday, that includes an executive session. The board did not say on its website what the executive session...
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Former firefighter is in critical condition after collapsing at Geddes fire
He was helping other firefighters at the scene. Lauren Long / The Post-StandardFirefighters work at the scene of a fire at 363 Lakeside Road in Geddes this afternoon. A former firefighter collapsed...
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Alec Baldwin makes appearance at Wegmans in Fairmount to make holiday commercial
Baldwin films with his mother, Carol. In May, actor Alec Baldwin talked Wegmans with late-night TV's David Letterman, with Letterman quipping, "The center of the cultural universe, Wegmans."...
View ArticleElection deadlines loom: Friday is last day to register to vote
Absentee ballot users can apply in person for their ballots up to Oct. 26. If you’re not registered to vote in the Nov. 2 general election, there’s still time to do so. Here are the registration...
View ArticleAuburn wins its division in 30th annual Harvest of Sound band competition
Auburn, NY -- Auburn High School won its division at the 30th annual Harvest of Sound field band competition Saturday night at Holland Stadium in Auburn. In the Harvest of Sound, Westmoreland posted a...
View ArticleVictor High School wins National Class at West Genesee's Tournament of Bands
Camillus, NY -- Victor High School tasted victory Saturday night at the West Genesee High School Tournament of Bands field band competition. Mohonasen High School scored 70.85 and Phoenix High School...
View ArticleFormer Cayuga County Red Cross employee files sexual harassment lawsuit
In her federal lawsuit Auburn’s Pamela Anderegg says she was sexually harassed almost from the time she started working at the Cayuga County chapter of the American Red Cross to when she was let go...
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Jordan-Elbridge: A lesson on connections in the school district's upheaval
School board and top educators create a case study in human psychology. District is abuzz about board secrecy and two rebukes in court in the last week. Mike Greenlar / The Post-StandardAbout 200...
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State tax money spreads broadband all the way to ... Solvay
There is no shortage of broadband in Solvay or Geddes. Cable company Time Warner Cable first offered high-speed Internet service there a decade ago. Phone company Verizon started selling its...
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Potential terrorist threats prompt travel alert for Americans in Europe
Washington — The Obama administration on Sunday warned Americans of potential terrorist threats in Europe and urged them to be vigilant in public places, including tourist spots and transportation...
View ArticleLegislature committee wants 60 changes to Onondaga County budget; county...
Sheriff says the cuts would result in 29 fewer deputies and officers and eliminate the department's helicopter. Onondaga County legislative leaders have pledged to slash at least $50 million from the...
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