Firefighters battle smoky barn fire in Cazenovia
Cazenovia, NY – Firefighters battled flame, smoke and wind at a barn fire on Maple Road in Cazenovia Thursday afternoon. The fire, at the Lucas Farm, engulfed a large utility barn but firefighters...
View ArticlePort of Oswego, seaway officials oppose DEC ballast water regs
Oswego, NY -- State regulations to increase the treatment of ballast water in international ships and Canadian lakers could cripple business at the Port of Oswego the port’s top official said...
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Community members send messages of hope to the Gulf Coast
Liverpool, NY -- Members of different communities of faith gathered Thursday night to spread a message of solidarity and love to the people affected by the oil spill in Gulf Coast region. “This is not...
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Trailing governor candidate Carl Paladino takes to TV to make case
He buys three minutes of airtime to explain his side of recent conflicts. View full sizeAP Photo/David DupreyRepublican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino speaks during a campaign advertisement on...
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Taiwan's flag to fly in Syracuse Friday
Syracuse, NY -- The flag of Taiwan, the Republic of China, will be raised at Syracuse City Hall Friday morning. The city announced that Mayor Stephanie A. Miner will be joined by County Executive...
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Onondaga County workers, arts groups speak against budget cuts
Sheriff Kevin Walsh says cuts to his staff would threaten the department's ability to provide public safety. View full sizeMike Greenlar / The Post StandardOnondaga County Sheriff's deputy Tom Harmon,...
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Your Comments: Hey, Carl, where is the proof for your allegations?
Republican Carl Paladino spent three minutes of paid TV airtime in his hometown of Buffalo Thursday trying to explain directly to New Yorkers his version of a week's worth of conflict that has ended...
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Syracuse area road report: Your guide to CNY construction news
Indicates ramp or road restrictionsIndicates ramp or road closures Onondaga County Interstate 81: View I-81Roadmap in a larger map Click map markers for details on the following construction news: •...
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Police arrest suspect in Eastman Avenue shooting death
Syracuse, NY – Syracuse police have arrested a suspect in the shooting death Thursday of Kiwan Rush. Police did not release the suspect’s name in an announcement late Thursday. A news conference is...
View ArticleHamilton man, 81, killed in two-car accident in Stockbridge
Stockbridge, NY -- A Hamilton man was killed Thursday when the car he was driving was hit by another vehicle that had swerved to avoid an accident, state police said. Dale L. Soderberg, 81, was...
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Camillus man recounts his encounter with serial drunk driver
Police say Albert Falchi's car was struck by Dean S. Tuszynski, who has been convicted eight times of felony DWI. Frank Ordonez / The Post-StandardAlbert Falchi's lunch plans were abruptly changed...
View ArticlePower out in Taunton area
Syracuse, NY --About 1,100 National Grid customers in the Town of Onondaga are without power this morning after a tree fell down on some wires, a company spokesman said. National Grid's outage site...
View ArticleManlius M&T Bank branch likely to be closed a week after early morning fire
Manlius, NY -- The M&T Bank in the Village of Manlius will likely be closed for a week for repairs after a fire in an employee bathroom early this morning, said Fire Chief Paul Whorrall. There was...
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Mighty Danube neutralizes Hungary's toxic red sludge
The amount of caustic slurry that swamped three villages rivals Gulf Coast oil spill. KOLONTAR, Hungary (AP) — The mighty River Danube was apparently absorbing the toxic red sludge with little...
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Columbus Day events planned for Syracuse
The legacy of Christopher Columbus will be commemorated Monday by a wreath-laying and luncheon, and questioned during a panel discussion and community conversation, as Syracuse observes Columbus Day....
View ArticleNew Taft Road traffic signal to go live Tuesday
Cicero, NY -- The new traffic signal at the intersection of Taft Road and Kreischer Road will go live with three colors at 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Onondaga County Department of...
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Judge refuses to revoke former cop Fredrick Baunee's bail
Syracuse, NY - The District Attorney's Office today tried to have bail revoked for former Syracuse police officer Fredrick Baunee because of his recent filing for bankruptcy. Senior Assistant District...
View ArticleUnity Mutual Life Insurance Co. to merge with Binghamton insurer
Syracuse, NY -- Unity Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Syracuse today announced plans to merge with a Binghamton life insurance company. The merger between Unity and Columbian Mutual Life Insurance Co....
View ArticleUpdate: Syracuse police charge 32-year-old man with murder in teen's death
Syracuse, NY – Syracuse police have arrested a 32-year-old man in the shooting death of a teenager Thursday. Tommy K. Davis, 32, is in custody at the Justice Center Jail on a second-degree murder...
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Lunchtime Links: Police say man stabbed after refusing to let friends suck...
Also: Senseless violence against poodles, man run over by hearse and (this one's always good for comments) teen crashes ATV into a bear. From Criggo.com The story below comes (amazingly) from a site...
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