Fired Rhode Island teachers get their jobs back
A Rhode Island school board has approved an agreement to allow teachers at a troubled high school to keep their jobs after all of them were fired. A Rhode Island school board has approved an agreement...
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Your comments: Duffy seems like he could have the ability to put NYS back on...
Here's what you had to say about Cuomo's running mate choice. The Associated PressRochester Mayor Robert Duffy drives to a meeting in 2008. Gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo has chosen Duffy to be...
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Witness: BP took 'shortcuts' before well blowout
COVINGTON, La. (AP) -- Senior managers complained oil giant BP was "taking shortcuts" by replacing heavy drilling fluid with saltwater in the well that blew out, triggering the massive oil spill in...
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President Obama says he no longer expects 'full partnership' with GOP
Obama sarcastically calls meeting with Senate Republican caucus 'warm and fuzzy.' Alex Brandon / APPresident Obama speaks at a fundraiser for Senator Barbara Boxer in San Francisco on Tuesday night....
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Lunchtime Links: Teen werewolves have come a long way since Michael J. Fox
Also: Elderly hoarders buried in garbage; dad forces boy to get gang tattoo. » And another wacky teen trend: They're drinking vodka through their eyeballs [The Baltimore Sun] » Elderly Chicago couple...
View ArticleAustralian baby survives after his stroller is hit by a train
Melbourne, Australia -- A 15-month-old boy escaped with just a few cuts and bruises today after a train struck his stroller, which rolled onto the tracks when his grandmother looked away for just a...
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Syracuse man admits reckless manslaughter in fatal shooting
Outbursts by victim's mother prompts judge to bar her from Shawnde Washington's sentencing. Gloria Wright / The Post-StandardSyracuse police investigate the Sept. 14 fatal shooting of Justin Mills on...
View ArticleArizona police chiefs oppose immigration checks
After meeting with Attorney General Eric Holder, police chiefs from across Arizona spoke about their opposition to a new law that requires officers to question people who could be illegal immigrants....
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Fish kill on Skaneateles Lake no need for concern, caused by 'bacterial fish...
The recent fish kill on Skaneateles Lake reported at the north end of the lake was caused by a fish bacteria probably brought on by the rapidly warming water in the lake or some other stress,...
View ArticleFirefighters carry Munnsville woman from her burning home
Munnsville -- A Munnsville woman was pulled from her burning home this morning by firefighters. Linda Havener, 62, was rescued about 6:30 a.m. and taken to a local hospital, Munnsville Fire Chief Todd...
View ArticleOneida officials investigating arson fires
Two fires that occurred within two weeks and less than 500 feet from one another are at the center of an arson investigation in the city of Oneida. Oneida Fire Chief Don Hudson said investigators have...
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Lawmakers say they're close to a deal to keep all NY state parks open for...
Albany — Top lawmakers say they’re nearing a deal with Gov. David Paterson to have all 178 state parks open for the Memorial Day weekend. The Paterson administration has listed 41 parks for closing...
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Officers look to catch aggressive drivers on U.S. Route 11
Five-mile stretch sees 412 accidents since July 1, 2007. Nearly 9 of 10 due to aggressive driving. (Video) Salina, NY--State, county and local law enforcement officials today gave aggressive drivers a...
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Prosecution seeking prison, sex offender registration for former Syracuse cop...
Syracuse, NY - Former Syracuse police Officer Fredrick J. Baunee was briefly in Onondaga County Court today after his lawyer and the prosecutor had a brief conference at the bench with the judge....
View ArticleNational cancer prevention study recruiting Central New Yorkers
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Central New Yorkers can join the fight against cancer, which has edged out heart disease as the No. 1 killer in Onondaga County, by enrolling in a new national research study into...
View ArticleSyracuse police locate car they believe struck city bicyclist
Syracuse, NY--A tip has lead Syracuse police to the car they believe struck a city man Monday evening riding his bike on Rowland Street. Frank Moser, 46, of Syracuse, remained in critical condition...
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Undercover Syracuse police car involved in three-car crash
Syracuse, NY -- Three people went to the hospital after a car ran a red light on Erie Boulevard East this afternoon and struck two other cars, including an undercover police car, Syracuse police said....
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BP begins 'top kill' procedure in hopes of plugging leak
Procedure has never been tried under 5,000 feet of water. BP is force-feeding heavy drilling mud into the well in the Gulf of Mexico as their escalated attempt to plug it up. The maneuver has never...
View ArticleWhat's going on: Police chiefs, lawmaker criticize Arizona immigration law
Also, Sherrill police chief is suspended after grandson's overdose, and Andrew Cuomo chooses Rochester's mayor as running mate. » Police Chiefs Slam Arizona Immigration Law: 'It's Very Divisive' [ABC...
View ArticleClinton Square fountain is not a pool, Syracuse reminds downtown bathers
Syracuse, NY -- After people showed up with beach towels and coolers on 85-degree days this week, Syracuse Police launched an education campaign to remind people that the fountain in Clinton Square is...
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