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Imagination Library to deliver a book a month to kids on Syracuse's North Side
Parents with children in their arms, in strollers or at their sides stood in line Saturday outside the White Branch Library on Butternut Street to claim a free copy of “The Little Engine That Could.”...
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Local 'earmarks' run a stop sign
Two Central New York congressmen try to shuffle federal money to local companies despite their leader’s ban. Stephen D. Cannerelli / The Post-StandardRep. Dan Maffei has asked Congress to approve his...
View ArticleTwo men shot at Syracuse party
Syracuse police say they are investigating a double shooting early this morning at a party at 503 S. Geddes St. Several shots were fired at about 3:10 a.m., and two men were hit. One victim was shot...
View ArticleSyracuse University, ESF, LeMoyne and Colgate hold commencements today
Syracuse University and State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry kick off joint ceremonies at the Carrier Dome, Le Moyne College students cross the stage at the...
View ArticleAbout 30 chickens die in Oswego County barn fire
Williamstown, NY - About 30 chickens died in a barn fire overnight in the Oswego County town of Williamstown, firefighters said. The barn is across the street from 354 county Route 19, according to...
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Pregnant inmate died after hours of agony in Syracuse jail
Family says Justice Center jail workers failed to treat ectopic pregnancy, even after finding Chuniece Patterson screaming on the floor and splashing toilet water on her face. Michelle Gabel / The...
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Syracuse Press Club honors columnist Sean Kirst and syracuse.com
Syracuse, NY -- Post-Standard metropolitan columnist Sean Kirst won a career achievement award, and newspaper photographer Mike Greenlar was honored for his professional standards Saturday night at...
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What's going on: Huge underwater oil plumes form in Gulf of Mexico
Also: Episcopal Church consecrates lesbian bishop; volcano disrupts flights again. Charlie Riedel / The Associated PressErica Miller (left) and Heather Nevell clean a brown pelican Saturday at the...
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Link by link, Syracuse's Connective Corridor falls into place
Syracuse’s Connective Corridor is picking up speed, with three projects ready to launch this year and major street reconstruction to follow in 2011, corridor leaders said. Work is ready to begin this...
View ArticleSyracuse man describes being shot during party; police continue investigation
Syracuse, NY - A Syracuse man who was shot in the head early this morning told police it was dark, there was loud music and people were fighting when all of a sudden he felt a pain his head. Eduardo...
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Major study on cell phones and cancer is inconclusive
Geneva -- A major international study into the link between cell phone use and two types of brain cancer has proved inconclusive, according to a report in a medical journal due to be published later...
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Syracuse University grads warned at commencement to expect tough job market
Syracuse, NY - Syracuse University graduates were reminded during their commencement Sunday of the grim economic world they’re about to enter. Their keynote speaker was a banker who offered insight on...
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6,800 students graduate today from SU, ESF, LeMoyne, Colgate
Story written by Glenn Coin and Alaina Potrikus. Syracuse, NY - Three commencement ceremonies today wrapped up what was a large college graduation weekend in Central New York. Syracuse University and...
View ArticleOnondaga Democrats endorse Philip LaTessa for Assembly, Toby Shelley for sheriff
Syracuse, NY - The Onondaga County Democratic Committee voted today to endorse Philip LaTessa over two other contenders who want to succeed retiring Assemblywoman Joan Christensen and endorsed...
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Rocker Ronnie James Dio, a Cortland native, dead after battle with cancer
Ronnie James Dio, a Cortland native, whose soaring vocals, poetic lyrics and mythic tales of a never-ending struggle between good and evil broke new ground in heavy metal, died Sunday, according to a...
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Police arrest two, seek a third for Victoria's Secret panty raid
Syracuse, NY--Two Syracuse women accused of stealing $3,900 worth of lingerie from Victoria’s Secret in Carousel Center in April have turned themselves into police. Vanessa Richway, 22, of 1135 Reed...
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Schumer to visit today and unveil plan for battling new FEMA flood maps
Washington -- U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer plans to take on the Federal Emergency Management Agency over its decision to require about 2,400 Onondaga County property owners to buy flood insurance....
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Syracuse area road report: I-81 north reduced to one lane near Onondaga Nation
Here is road construction news and an interactive map for Syracuse and Central New York from the newsroom of The Post-Standard. Indicates ramp or road restrictionsIndicates ramp or road closures...
View ArticleElbridge crash sends three to hospital
Elbridge, NY – State police are investigating a two-car accident Sunday night in Elbridge that injured three people. Troopers said Christopher Elia, 18, of 767 Spring Lake Road, Port Byron, was...
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Idling in Albany: Short fuses, long faces, no budget
Lawmakers fill their days with everything but action on the state's most pressing business. Stephen D. Cannerelli / The Post-StandardThe New York State Senate was in session at the State Capitol...
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