More than 2 million cribs recalled
WASHINGTON (AP) -- More than 2 million cribs from seven companies were recalled Thursday amid concerns that babies can suffocate, become trapped or fall from the cribs. Most of the cribs were...
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Six Syracuse firefighters to be honored
Syracuse, NY – Six Syracuse firefighters will be decorated this morning at the city’s annual ceremony honoring public safety officers. The honorees and the awards they will receive include: The...
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Oregon massage therapist accuses Al Gore of sexual misconduct
'He should not get a free pass merely because of his position,' accuser tells police. Aaron Favila / APFormer Vice President Al Gore speaks about climate change during a visit to the Philippines on...
View ArticleMassachusetts school district to provide condoms to elementary school students
Provincetown, Mass -- A new policy in a Massachusetts public school district that makes condoms available to all students, even those in elementary school, is drawing criticism from some who say it...
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Man who tried to hunt down Osama bin Laden says he'll try again
Denver — A Colorado man who traveled to Pakistan to hunt down Osama bin Laden said he’ll “absolutely” try again, despite his arrest in the woods of northern Pakistan. Gary Faulkner returned home to...
View ArticleBoth injured after Cortland County resident attacks deputy with coat hanger...
Cortlandville, NY -- A Cortland County sheriff's deputy was beaten with metal coat hanger hooks Wednesday after responding to a Cortlandville apartment, deputies said. The deputy went to 1 Holiday...
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Lunchtime Links: Arizona restaurant serves lion burgers during World Cup
Also: Californians can get cash from welfare cards at casinos. The Associated Press From New York Daily News: A restaurant near Phoenix is hawking a $21 “lion burger” in celebration of the World Cup...
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NY Minute: Gov. David Paterson warns tax hikes could be coming
He says taxes and cuts in services are better than borrowing money to balance the budget. Mike Groll / The Associated PressNew York Gov. David Paterson talks to reporters about the state budget...
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Fire damages house in Howlett Hill Road area (video)
Onondaga, NY -- Two residents escaped a fire in their town of Onondaga home this morning, fire officials said. Firefighters were called about 10:15 a.m. to 4897 Westview Drive, where they found one...
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Joint board cuts fee for manager of troubled Syracuse school construction...
It wasn’t pretty, but the board in charge of a Syracuse school reconstruction effort voted this morning to tighten the financial screws on the firm managing the project. The joint city-school district...
View ArticleWinner of $26 million Mega Millions yet to step forward
Syracuse, NY--The winner of $26 million in the Mega Millions lottery still has not stepped forward to claim their prize. As of 11:31 a.m. no one had contacted the New York State Lottery to say they...
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Syracuse man indicted on murder charge in fatal shooting of girlfriend
Syracuse, NY - A Syracuse man was indicted today in connection with the fatal shooting of his girlfriend in DeWitt in April. Henry Williams, 30, of 101 Trinity Place, Apt. 2, was indicted on felony...
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Supreme Court rulings could throw case against Joseph Bruno into doubt
Albany, NY — U.S. Supreme Court rulings rejecting convictions for “honest services” fraud are expected to affect the case of former New York Senate leader Joseph Bruno, who’s facing two years in...
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Warners man could face life in prison for sex with pre-teen girl
Syracuse, NY - A Warners man on probation for an illegal sexual relationship with an underage girl was indicted today on similar charges involving an even younger girl that could send him to state...
View ArticleWanted man taken into custody on Oneida Nation territory
Syracuse, NY -- A resident of the Onondaga Nation sought on felony warrants was taken into custody today on Oneida Nation territory by members of the New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force....
View ArticleSyracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner explains why she will not honor officer (video)
Syracuse, NY - Mayor Stephanie Miner talks to the media about her decision to not sign a commendation honoring police Detective Alp Llukaci, leading to a police boycott of today's award ceremony....
View ArticleBurglar of North Syracuse thrift store sentenced to state prison
Syracuse, NY - A North Syracuse man was sentenced today to two to four years in state prison for a series of break-ins at the same thrift-shop business. Dana Chiasson, 46, of 207 Allen Road, told...
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Suspect in alleged gun pipeline linked to weapon in fatal police shootout
Syracuse, NY - Three Syracuse residents were indicted today on charges they participated in a gun-trafficking conspiracy involving illegal handguns bought in Ohio to be resold here. One of the guns...
View ArticleNorth Syracuse man accused of illegal computer access and spying on neighbor
Syracuse, NY - A North Syracuse man was indicted today on charges he spied on one neighbor and illegally used the computer access of another neighbor. Jesse Reed, 29, of 115 Crystal Drive, was...
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Syracuse superintendent says he'll revisit swing space options
Syracuse school Superintendent Daniel Lowengard says he will present fall-back options next week for how to house students while their schools are under construction next year. Lowengard said Thursday...
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