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Former Gov. George Pataki to campaign in Syracuse for Ann Marie Buerkle
Pataki expected to support Buerkle's pledge to repeal President Obama's health care reform. The Post-Standard, 2001Republican George Pataki served three terms as New York's governor, from 1995 to...
View ArticleSyracuse man faces two felonies following morning chase of a stolen vehicle
Syracuse, NY -- A Syracuse firefighter's personal vehicle was stolen from a North Geddes Street fire station this morning, leading to a Syracuse police chase that damaged three other vehicles, police...
View ArticlePETA dresses up as condoms in Syracuse to promote spaying and neutering
Two people dressed in condom costumes stood on the corner of South Salina and West Fayette Street Wednesday afternoon to raise awareness of feral cats and dogs. From noon to 1 p.m., volunteer Dana...
View ArticleWhat's going on: Clarence Thomas' wife wants apology from Anita Hill
Also, Oneida cigarette plant is ready to start production, and construction begins on Centro hub in downtown Syracuse. From The Christian Science Monitor: One of the most difficult confirmation...
View ArticleChild seat fitting station to be operated by troopers in Madison County
Sullivan, NY -- A child seat fitting station operated by the state police will be part of the open house Saturday for the town of Sullivan's Emergency Services Building. The open house will be held 11...
View ArticleKoch to fellow Dems: Dump Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver
ALBANY, N.Y. — Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch said Wednesday that fellow Democrats should dump powerful Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Koch’s friend of 40 years. But, Koch added, “it’s not...
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Profile: New York gubernatorial debate turns Rent is 2 Damn High candidate...
"It’s not about Jimmy McMillan. I’m just a catalyst for the Rent Is Too Damn High movement, which is catching on across the whole country,” he says. View full sizeAudrey Tiernan / APNew York...
View ArticleCoast Guard searches Lake Ontario for missing ship crewman
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Coast Guard rescue crews are searching for a crewmember reported missing from a Canadian freighter on Lake Ontario. The crew of the 710-foot Canadian Provider called the Coast Guard...
View ArticleMahoney vetoes $22 million in budget changes made by Onondaga County lawmakers
Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney on Wednesday vetoed $22 million of the $45 million in changes that county lawmakers made to her 2011 spending plan, bringing her total vetoes this week to $24...
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New Jersey is getting one of nation's largest solar farms
PILESGROVE, N.J. — A New Jersey farm that was slated to become a housing development will now be used to cultivate energy from the sun. Officials broke ground Wednesday on what they expect will be one...
View ArticleCicero man struck with vacuum cleaner handle; woman arrested
Cicero, NY – A Cicero man was taken to the hospital Wednesday after he was struck in the head with the handle to a vacuum by his girlfriend, police said. Police said Joseph Tilkens left the residence...
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Polluted former General Motors sites in Central New York to get $33M for cleanup
Massena, Salina sites get the most money from cleanup fund. Peter Chen / The Post-Standard, 2003The former GM Inland Fisher Guide plant in Salina (seen in 1993) and parts of Ley Creek will be cleaned...
View ArticleManlius village board approves emergency fire engine purchase
The Manlius Village Board approved the emergency purchase of a new$318,046 fire engine to replace one that has a cracked chassis, or frame, at a special board meeting Wednesday night. Trustee Natalie...
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Federal appeals court maintains military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy for now
Lawyers for the gay rights group that brought the lawsuit challenging the policy have until Monday to submit arguments. View full sizeSwoan Parker / APFormer Lt. Dan Choi, a gay former Army officer...
View ArticleUpdate: One victim in critical condition after two shot in Syracuse
Syracuse, NY -- Two males, one a teenager, were shot Wednesday night near the intersection of Lodi Street and North Crouse Avenue, police said. One was in critical condition at St. Joesph's Hospital...
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In Salina, Carl Paladino scoffs at poll showing him trailing in governor's...
As his campaign sputters, Paladino says the media has misunderstood him but his supporters have not. View full sizeMike Greenlar / The Post-StandardCarl Paladino, Republican candidate for governor,...
View ArticleNo one injured in shootout on Bellevue Ave.
Syracuse, NY -- Syracuse police are investigating a shooting on Bellevue Avenue that took place Wednesday evening. Police said a car drove by 331 Bellevue Ave. around 7:40 p.m. when gunfire was...
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DeWitt replaces roof, lights and plans solar panels to try to cut energy bill...
So far, 750 light fixtures replaced in town of DeWitt buildings. Annual savings expected to be $12,000. John Berry / The Post-StandardBrad Smith (left), of Philadelphia, and Mike Brewer, of...
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Syracuse-area lawmakers who are seeking re-election played key roles in 2009...
Fifteen months after the state Senate was shut down over political battles, the coup is a distant political memory. Challengers, in fact, are barely talking about it. View full sizeProvided photo,...
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Jordan-Elbridge school board faces more legal action
Anonymous group of residents want state Supreme Court to block decision to terminate Superintendent Marilyn Dominick's contract and appoint an interim superintendent. Mike Greenlar / The...
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