Bloomberg says New York City is being shortchanged on terror funding
NEW YORK — Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Monday the city is continually shortchanged on anti-terror funding given the threats it faces. Bloomberg’s comments came amid a heated debate between New York...
View ArticleUpdate: Bomb squad detonates old military ammo in Owasco
Owasco, NY -- Owasco, in Cayuga County, was shaken this afternoon as the Onondaga County Bomb Squad carried out a planned detonation. Owasco Fire Department stood by at the scene on Melrose Road, near...
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Central Square dentist honors veterans, reservists by giving free cleanings,...
Central Square, NY -- Dr. Denise Lyons spent Monday taking care of her own. Lyons is an Air Force veteran and a dentist. She wanted to give back to other veterans and reservists and their dependents...
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Baldwinsville board of education reinstates beloved custodial aide's job
Baldwinsville, NY -- Jan Golden, a popular custodial aide at Baker High School in Baldwinsville, was supposed to lose her job on June 30 because of budget cuts. But thanks to a groundswell of support...
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Alpaca fleece from Pompey farm will be sent to Gulf Coast to help in cleanup
Pompey, NY -- Pixie, Pele and Madeleine are giving the coats off their backs to help clean up the worst oil disaster in U.S. history. Each May, the alpacas that graze the hills of Springside Farm in...
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Syracuse University, Fowler students join to renovate house on city's Near...
Syracuse, NY -- An assistant art professor from Syracuse University and her students are wrapping up work on this year’s class project. It’s two stories tall. Marion Wilson and her class of...
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School votes today: 19 of 43 districts propose keeping spending the same or...
State and county have cut funding, while districts pay more in salaries, health insurance and retirements. Dick Blume/The Post StandardTeacher Telia Finck works with students Zoey Kuyendall (middle)...
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What's going on: Suicide bomber strikes American convoy in Kabul
Also: It's primary day; 30th anniversary of Mt. St. Helens eruption. Ahmad Massoud / The Associated PressThe mangled remains of a vehicle lies at the place of a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan,...
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Update: Two families escape fire at South Side Syracuse house
Deputy fire chief says that without extra help, the building would have burned to the ground. Dick Blume / The Post-StandardFirefighters work at 248 W. Lafayette Ave. in Syracuse after a fire there...
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Rev. Jeremiah Wright: President Obama 'threw me under the bus'
New York — The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Barack Obama’s controversial former pastor, said in a letter obtained by The Associated Press that he is “toxic” to the Obama administration and that the president...
View ArticleMass. man accused of trying to trade baby for two 40-ounce beers
Chicopee, Mass. — Authorities say a Massachusetts man offered to give his 3-month-old daughter to a maintenance man outside a gas station convenience store in exchange for a pair of 40-ounce beers....
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Conn. Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal disputes report he lied about...
Hartford, Conn. -- Connecticut Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal is defending himself against a report he misstated his military service in Vietnam. Blumenthal's campaign...
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Your Comments: Drunk driving should end in city taking your car away
Highlighting your comments to keep the discussion going on topics that affect you. Thinkstock Images A Syracuse man was caught driving drunk three times within less than a week in January and was...
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NY Minute: Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver should use his clout to get budget...
Also: Emergency budget extender includes raises for state workers; Comptroller blasts lawmakers for wasting time on budget. Tim Roske / APGov. David Paterson (right) walks to a meeting with Assembly...
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Lawyer for slain Detroit girl's family says video shows police shooting into...
Crew for A&E series 'The First 48' was with police when 7-year-old Aiyana Jones was shot during raid. Carlos Osorio / The Associated PressA woman brings balloons and flowers Monday to a memorial...
View ArticleFort Drum bomb squad detonates shell in Owasco
Jerry VeVone, who buys and sells antique guns at his Auburn store, has a simple request for his customers. “I hope none of my customers bring any more live explosives in the future,’’ VeVone said this...
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Lunchtime Links: Tips for reclaiming your privacy on Facebook
Also: Convicted killer runs for sheriff; Jesus spotted in lung MRI. The Associated Press » HOW TO: Reclaim Privacy on Facebook [Mashable] » Thousands plan to quit Facebook by May 31. Will you?...
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Update: Syracuse fire officials identify families in West Lafayette Ave. fire
Syracuse, NY – City fire officials have identified the families displaced this morning by a fire at their 246-248 W. Lafayette Ave. home. Fire investigator Joe Galloway said the residents of the...
View ArticleBail raised in Marcellus attempted murder stabbing case
Syracuse, NY - Bail was raised today for a teenager whose felony assault case was upgraded to attempted murder by a grand jury last week. Onondaga County Judge William Walsh raised Nykeem Sutton’s...
View ArticleSyracuse woman admits torching van
Syracuse, NY - A Syracuse woman pleaded guilty today to a lesser arson charge in the torching of a Chevrolet van belonging to her ex- girlfriend in January. Autumn Mattison, 20, of West Ostrander...
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