Syracuse councilors approve East Genesee Street traffic changes
Syracuse, NY - Syracuse Common Council Monday unanimously approved traffic changes to two blocks of East Genesee Street that were opposed by some businesses there. The new traffic patterns are part of...
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BP plans to replace containment cap with a larger one next month
NEW ORLEANS — As officials reported a gradual increase in the amount of oil being captured from the spewing wellhead at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, BP PLC said Monday that it plans next month to...
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New York Guardsman dies in Afghanistan
Fort Drum, NY -- A First Lieutenant from Fort Drum died in Afghanistan Friday, the Army said. Joseph J. Theinert, 24, of Sag Harbor, died in Kandahar of wounds he suffered when his unit was attacked...
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Syracuse Common Council reaffirms law regulating rental properties near SU
The owners of rental properties haven't decided yet if they will sue the city again. View full sizeDennis Nett / The Post-StandardSusan Chase, a homeowner on Ackerman Avenue in the Syracuse University...
View ArticleUnion Springs firefighter 'serious' after explosion at station
Union Springs, NY -- A Union Springs firefighter was badly burned Monday when fuel exploded in one of the fire department’s two amphibious rescue vehicles. Steven Kalet, 35, first assistant chief at...
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Syracuse-area cancer survivors get a lift from YMCA fitness program
The program helps cancer survivors exercise and learn how to make healthy choices that best fit their needs. View full sizeMichelle Gabel / The Post-StandardFrom left, Sharon Morin and her daughter,...
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Syracuse area road report: All lanes of I-81 reopen under Butternut Street...
Indicates ramp or road restrictionsIndicates ramp or road closures Onondaga County Butternut Street bridge reconstruction: View I-81ButternutStreetBridge in a larger map Click map markers for details...
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Syracuse's Downtown Farmers Market reopens today in temporary location
Clinton Square will house market while old site is under construction (video). Syracuse, NY--The Downtown Farmers Market reopens this morning in its temporary location in Clinton Square in Syracuse....
View ArticleInjured Union Springs firefighter remains in serious condition this morning
Union Springs, NY--A Union Springs firefighter badly burned when fuel exploded in an amphibious rescue vehicle remains in serious condition this morning at Upstate University Hospital. Steven Kalet,...
View ArticleSyracuse police seek male who robbed duo with shotgun
Syracuse, NY – Police are investigating an armed robbery this morning on Centennial Drive in the city’s Brighton section. According to police, a male with a shotgun approached two people about 12: 40...
View ArticleGrand jury indicts Oneida Correctional Facility inmate in murder of another...
Rome, NY-- A grand jury has indicted an Oneida Correctional Facility inmate on charges he fatally stabbed another inmate in the heart during a fight. An Oneida County grand jury indicted Jose...
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What's going on: Suspect in Natalie Holloway disappearance admits he killed...
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View ArticleBrother runs over brother on Syracuse's north side, police say
Syracuse, NY – Syracuse police charged a city man with felony assault and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident today after he allegedly ran over his brother. John Laveck, 25, of 200 Union...
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Study says Syracuse school district has high number of teaching assistants...
An analysis of Syracuse school district spending released Monday shows that the district identifies more special education students – 21 percent of its enrollment — and employs far more teaching...
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Update: Fire destroys vacant home in the town of Oswego
Blaze was so hot it ignited a utility pole 25 feet away. Provided photoA vacant house at 207 Furniss Station Road, town of Oswego, was fully involved in flame when firefighters arrived shortly after...
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Father, son charged with threatening congressman over health care bill
T TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) -- Federal authorities say a father and son are charged with conspiring to threaten U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak and his family because of the Michigan Democrat's crucial vote for...
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Obama looking for some '(butt) to kick' in oil spill disaster
Obama strikes back at critics who say his recent actions have been "too cerebral." President Barack Obama expressed serious frustration on Monday, telling an interviewer that he has met with experts...
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NY Minute: State spends $200,000 a year removing dead deer from roads
Also: Legislators approve $385 million in health care cuts; Cuomo running mate Robert Duffy receives pension and mayoral salary; The Senate coup one year later. David Lassman / The Post-StandardA...
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Nevada politics can't get past the whole chicken thing
After Senate candidate mentions using chickens to barter for medical care, sarcastic references to poultry flutter everywhere. John Locher / Las Vegas Review-Journal via APMichael Ginsburg votes in a...
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Salina serial drunk driver back in custody, but only for a short time
Prosecutor: 'History says he will drink and drive again.' Dick Blume / The Post-StandardDean Tuszynski talks to Judge Anthony Aloi today during his sentencing hearing in Onondaga County Court. On the...
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