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Woman pulled from burning car following crash in town of Clay (video)
Clay, NY -- A woman was pulled from her burning Mercedes Benz just after she rolled the car on Wetzel Road in Clay and crashed into a power pole. Rose Spinella, 73, of Scott Lane, Salina, suffered...
View ArticleReport: Marcellus Shale natural gas reserves worth $2 trillion
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- A new report done for the American Petroleum Institute says the vast Marcellus Shale natural gas reserves are worth at least $2 trillion to industry and billions in potential tax...
View ArticleSevere thunderstorm warning posted for Onondaga, Madison, Cayuga counties
Syracuse, NY – The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 2 p.m. for southern Onondaga, northeast Cortland and southwest Madison counties. The storm...
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Obama signs financial overhaul bill into law
President calls reforms "the strongest consumer protections in history." View full sizeThe Associated PressPresident Barack Obama (center) signs the Dodd Frank-Wall Street Reform and Consumer...
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Oswego firefighter not working after arrest on assault, endangering charges
Granby, NY -- An Oswego firefighter was not working today after his arrest Tuesday afternoon on accusations that he struck a man with a cane in front of children, authorities said. Jason T. Barnhart,...
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Fulton man accused of sexual contact with toddler
Fulton, NY -- A Fulton man is facing a felony sex charge after he was accused of having sexual contact and injuring a 2-year-old child. Hector Noel Ortiz Sr., 29, of 154 Cedar St., Fulton, was charged...
View ArticleStorm fells limbs, disrupts electricity across southern Onondaga County
LaFayette, NY – A strong storm that blew through southern Onondaga County felled trees and limbs and knocked out electricity to more than 930 homes and businesses, officials report. Onondaga County...
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Poll: 48% of Americans say Obama doesn't deserve a second term
Do you think Obama deserves to be re-elected? APPresident Barack Obama looks to Paul Volcker, chairman of the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board, as Vice President Joe Biden looks on Friday...
View ArticleSevere thunderstorm to sweep counties south of Onondaga
Cortland, NY – The afternoon’s severe weather continues with a severe thunderstorm bearing down on southern Cayuga, southwestern Cortland, southeastern Seneca and northern Tompkins counties. The...
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White House apologizes to ousted USDA employee
Shirley Sherrod was asked to resign after remarks in NAACP speech appeared on conservative website. View full sizeThe Associated PressTighe Barry fom Los Angeles, Calif. (right), and Zaccai Free...
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Amish gather to raise a barn board by board in Oswego County
In the calm of a sunny summer day in Richland in Oswego County, the banging of hammers, gnawing of hand saws and humming of a generator filled the air. More than 60 Amish from Oswego County and...
View ArticleState police arrest husband in woman's 1980 disappearance
Minerva, NY -- State police say they have solved a 30-year-old murder and the suspect is being brought back to New York to face charges. Police said they arrested Thomas Anthony Collard, 62, of...
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Senate approves measure to restore lapsed jobless payments to millions
House vote, Obama signature expected to come Thursday APSenate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., speaks with reporters after the Senate cleared a hurdle Tuesday to restore unemployment benefits to...
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Deputy injured when cruiser strikes tree at shopping center
Manlius NY -- An Onondaga County Sheriff’s deputy was injured Wednesday night when his car became airborne and struck a tree at the entrance to Fayetteville Towne Center. Deputy David Redhead's...
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Syracuse area road report: Your guide to CNY construction news
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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National Grid taps Upstate customers for extra costs, regulators say; PSC...
Ratepayers shouldn't cover costs of bonuses, charitable contributions and pay for workers who were bought out then rehired, auditors say. Dennis Nett / The Post-StandardThe National Grid building is...
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Blitz against distracted driving begins today in Syracuse
Syracuse, NY -- The next 10 days might be the time to call it quits for those who use cell phones or text while driving. Dozens of police officers will flood city of Syracuse streets during the second...
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Second autopsy to be performed on Sheena Morris today
Police say CNY native died of suicide but family thinks it was a homicide. Mike Greenlar / The Post StandardStanding on the Morris' dock on the Oneida River in Clay are Kelly Osborn (Sheena's mom,...
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What's going on: Ships get ready to leave leaky Gulf oil well as storm...
Also: Federal judge hears Arizona immigration law arguments today; Facebook tops 500 million users. Patrick Semansky / The Associated PressBrown pelicans try to balance on an oil boom near Martin...
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Report: Excellus, other health insurers may be putting too much money into...
Reports says extra money should be used to offset rate increases. Stephen D. Cannerelli/The Post-Standard, file photoExcellus BlueCross BlueShield and other BlueCross BlueShield health insurance...
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