Andrew Cuomo adds to his fundraising total in New York governor's race
ALBANY, N.Y. — Democrat Andrew Cuomo has reported raising another $9.27 million for his gubernatorial campaign, pushing his available total to $23.6 million. According to the campaign, Cuomo received...
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Experts work to free buried ship hull at World Trade Center site in New York...
Historians believe the ship was defunct by the time it was used around 1810 to extend the shores of lower Manhattan. View full sizeMark Lennihan / APArcheologists Elizabeth Meade (left) and Molly...
View ArticleNational Grid: Power restored in Lysander
Lysander, NY -- National Grid is reporting power in Radisson is was restored at 10:45 to 3,400 customers, many of whom had lost power for the third time in two weeks. Power went off shortly before 8...
View ArticleHouse passes flood bill that gives Central New Yorkers more time to get...
Washington, D.C. -- Central New Yorkers with property listed in new federal flood-hazard zones received a reprieve Thursday from Congress, which granted a five-year delay of a requirement to buy flood...
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Fulton police find malnourished baby while recovering stolen items
"I didn't want to be thought of as bad to (my baby)," the mother said in her July 2 statement to police. "I'm a good (mother), but it's not easy, especially when you're a teenager." View full...
View ArticleSkaneateles approves six-month ban on hydrofracking
Many at the meeting questioned whether a six-month moratorium was long enough. Some favored an outright ban on hydrofracking, at least until the issue is studied thoroughly. Skaneateles, NY -- The...
View ArticleMotorcyclist killed in crash on Syracuse's South Side
Syracuse, NY -- A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Syracuse's South Avenue Thursday night. Police said a motorcycle and car collided at the intersection of South Avenue and West Colvin Street...
View ArticleAudit: Onondaga County needs to renegotiate contract with Oncenter
Syracuse, NY -- Unless Onondaga County fixes its convoluted relationship with Oncenter, the convention center complex is likely to remain financially weak and ineffective, Comptroller Robert E....
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Spirits of Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team remain high despite delay in New...
"Hopefully, this is our last night in New York City," says Onondaga Gewas Schindler. "Negotiations are still going on. That gives me strength." View full sizeMike Greenlar / The Post StandardIroquois...
View ArticleMedical examiner says Seneca Falls man, 23, died of heat stroke
Seneca Falls, NY -- The Onondaga Medical Examiner's office has determined that a 23-year-old Seneca Falls man found dead in his apartment Tuesday died of heat stroke, police said. Police said their...
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BP's cap finally stops oil spewing into Gulf of Mexico ... for now
Nearly three months and 184 million gallons later, flow of crude halted. View full sizeThe Associated PressThese images taken from video provided by BP PLC shows, at left, oil flowing from two of...
View ArticleReport of missing man leads to weapons charge
Town of Sullivan, NY -- A man reported missing Wednesday was later accused of criminal possession of a weapon after he refused to cooperate with Madison County Sheriff's deputies. James M. Renfer, 52,...
View ArticleWhat's going on: Minor earthquake rattles Washington, D.C. area
Also, elderly Georgia couple dies trapped in home elevator. From The Washington Post: A 3.6 magnitude earthquake rattled the Washington area early Friday, with thousands of residents reporting that...
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Update: Iroquois lacrosse team hopes British rule by noon on visas
Team was to play Spain at noon today after forfeiting Thursday's opening match against England. View full sizeMike Greenlar / The Post-StandardIroquois Nationals lacrosse player Marty Ward, of...
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NY Minute: Gov. Paterson to sign bill wiping out NYC police database
Also, attorney general candidate Cuomo's coffers fill up. The Associated PressNew York Gov. David Paterson listens during the annual meeting of the National Governors Association July 9 in Boston....
View ArticleAirliner strikes bird after taking off from Syracuse airport, returns to...
Syracuse, NY -- An airliner heading for Detroit struck a bird shortly after taking off from Syracuse Hancock International Airport this morning and returned to the airport as a precaution, an airport...
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Lunchtime Links: Just when you thought it was safe to go outside, NASA finds...
From The Associated Press: Worried about Earth-threatening asteroids? One of NASA's newest space telescopes has spotted 25,000 never-before-seen asteroids in just six months. Ninety-five of those are...
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Animal rights group names Syracuse among the most vegetarian-vegan friendly...
Syracuse, NY-- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has named Syracuse as one of the most vegetarian and vegan-friendly cities in North America. Syracuse came in fifth among small cities in the...
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Still at stalemate on passports, Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team ponders...
Game today against Spain was forfeited; medal hopes dim if Saturday game against Hong Kong is missed. View full sizeThe Associated PressThe Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team takes to the field to play...
View ArticleSyracuse man charged with arson in fire that destroyed a trailer
Syracuse, NY -- A 59-year-old Syracuse man has been charged with arson following a fire Thursday evening that destroyed a camping trailer in a May Avenue lot. Syracuse firefighters were called about 8...
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