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How Carousel Center changed forever the dingy lakeside landscape of Syracuse
Mall is celebrating its 20th anniversary. John Berry / The Post-StandardCarousel Center developer Robert Congel (left) and fellow mall founder Bruce Kenan (right) say they are proud that the mall has...
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Skaneateles Area Arts Council spends big on summer galas, but small on grants
Group spent $157,451 on galas over four years, raising $203, 847. It gave out $15,419 in grants to local arts groups. Mike Greenlar/The Post-Standard, 2008 People gather for a cocktails, food and...
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Rematch between Michael Arcuri and Richard Hanna for NY-24: A high-stakes...
More than $4 million flows into one of the most competitive House races in the nation. John Berry/The Post-Standard, 2008 U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri, D-Utica, is seeking his third term in the 24th...
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What's going on: Cholera outbreak threatens Haitian capital
Also: Iraqi official says WikiLeaks abuse leak was aimed at him. Ramon Espinosa / The Associated PressA child suffering cholera symptoms cries as she is comforted by a woman at a hospital in...
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Carl Paladino's hometown newspaper endorses Andrew Cuomo for governor
Editorial: 'Anger, alone, won't cut it.' Mike Greenlar / The Post-StandardRepublican candidate for governor Carl Paladino gestures during an interview at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool Oct. 20, the site...
View ArticleSyracuse firefighters extinguish suspicious fire in vacant house
Syracuse, NY -- Syracuse firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire they put out this morning in a vacant two-family house at 100 W. Pleasant Avenue. A call came in at 10 a.m. No one was...
View ArticleSuburban Rochester man accused of plotting to kill former President George W....
Greece, NY - A suburban Rochester man faces charges after telling the Secret Service of a desire to kill former President George W. Bush. Ian Rotunno was detained Oct. 7 after he abruptly left his job...
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Paladino and Cuomo agree they want to shine a little light on NY's notorious...
Both candidates say they want transparency, but so did Spitzer and Paterson. Kathy Kmonicek / The Associated PressRepublican candidate Carl Paladino (left) shakes hands with Democratic candidate...
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Syracuse shooting victim dies at hospital
Tavorn Hunter, 27, of Syracuse, is fatally wounded Sunday afternoon outside a South Side grocery store. Mike Greenlar / The Post-StandardSyracuse police investigate the scene of a shooting outside...
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Sen. Charles Schumer, Republican Jay Townsend lock horns in their only debate
Poughkeepsie, NY - Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer and Republican challenger Jay Townsend sparred over health care, stimulus and the two-term incumbent’s record in a sometimes contentious debate...
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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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42 years later, a Cortland man can bury his father, a MIA Vietnam War soldier
Remains of Army Sgt. 1st Class Douglas J. Glover recovered 3 years ago. John Berry / The Post-StandardJohn Michael Glover of Cortland holds a portrait of his father, Army Sgt. First Class Douglas...
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In the 49th Senate District, both candidates claim they're reformers
Syracuse, NY - In the 49th Senate District race, a three-term incumbent who ran on a platform of reform is being challenged by a political newcomer running on platform of reform. When Democrat David...
View ArticleMore domestic violence victims seeking help from Vera House
Syracuse, NY - In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Vera House will present its 21st Annual Report to the Community on Wednesday. The Report to the Community is a list that Vera House...
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After deaf Oswego man dismissed from jury complains, jury selection becomes...
Oswego, NY - David Branfield of Oswego was discouraged and “a little angry” when he was summarily dismissed from jury duty in Oswego County earlier this year because of a hearing disability. But he...
View ArticleUnited Way of Central New York gets lowest rating due to inefficiencies
Watchdog group says agency spent too much on fundraising and hasn't brought in enough money to sustain itself. United Way says rating is based on old data, and it has improved. Syracuse, NY -- The...
View ArticleSyracuse gas price tops off about $2.97 a gallon
Check out gas prices in the Syracuse area. Syracuse, NY – The average cost of a gallon of regular gas around Syracuse stabilized over the past week after a steady climb from late September....
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What's going on: Afghan president admits taking bags of cash from Iran
Also: Google accidentally gathers private info; cholera spreads in Haiti. Allauddin Khan / The Associated PressAfghan President Hamid Karzai has admitted to receiving bundles of cash from Iran,...
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Hendricks Chapel's first female dean is committed to social justice
Tiffany Steiwert will be installed today at Syracuse University. Stephen D. Cannerelli / The Post-StandardTiffany Steiwert will be installed today as new dean at Syracuse University's Hendricks...
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Syracuse homicide victim was artist on way to drop off his work, mother says
Tavorn Hunter made T-shirts in honor of homicide victims, his mother said. Provided photoTavorn Hunter is pictured with his daughter, Princess Tay'Ajah Hunter. He was shot to death Sunday night in...
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