Woman vows to refile charges against Paterson aide
New York — The woman who brought domestic violence allegations against a former top aide of New York Gov. David Paterson says she plans to refile charges in the case. Sherr-una Booker told WNBC-TV she...
View ArticleDriver for Nedrow firm hurt when concrete truck flips in Herkimer County
Salisbury, NY – A driver for a Nedrow company was hurt Wednesday when the concrete truck he was driving overturned during an accident in Herkimer County, state police said. Kevin Hafter, of 71 Willow...
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New Process Gear to lay off 100 in October
DeWitt, NY--New Process Gear Wednesday notified New York that it will lay off 100 workers from its DeWitt auto parts plant beginning Oct. 18. In 2009, New Process Gear's owners, Magna International...
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Senecas to honor Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team at Empire State Games
Buffalo, NY – The Iroquois Nationals, prevented from competing this week at the 2010 World Lacrosse Championships in England because of a passport dispute, will be recognized today at the Empire State...
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NY Minute: Lower unemployment rates mean tens of thousands won't get extra...
Also: Albany budget deadlock causes lawmakers to miss paychecks. APSenate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., speaks with reporters after the Senate cleared a hurdle Tuesday to restore unemployment...
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P&C warehouse gets new name, marketing plan
Geddes, NY – The former P&C warehouse in Geddes is now the MetroWest Industrial Center. The new name is part of a campaign to aggressively market the 567,800-square-foot warehouse at 1200 State...
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Number one fugitive caught 15 minutes after Auburn's Top 10 list announced
Auburn, NY -- Number one on Auburn's list of Top 10 fugitives was caught 15 minutes after the list came out Wednesday, police said. Joseph Michael Hares, 41, whose last known address was 55 Market...
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Facebook surpasses 500 million active users making it fastest growing company
Are you one of the 500 million Facebook users? Facebook has officially become the world’s fastest growing company with the addition of its 500 millionth active user yesterday. The company launched...
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Staten Island house fire kills mom, 4 children; no smoke detectors in apartment
New York — Fire quickly burned through a four-apartment building early Thursday on Staten Island, killing a mother and her four children. Fire officials could not find any smoke detectors in the...
View ArticlePolice charge Syracuse man with firing gun outside American Legion
Syracuse, NY -- Syracuse police arrested the person they say fired several shots during a large fight where another man was stabbed early Saturday outside a West Fayette Street American Legion post....
View ArticleSyracuse drug store employee accused of taking money from cash register faces...
Syracuse, NY -- A Rite Aid employee, who police said was stealing $50 to $60 a week from the cash register since May 20, is facing two felony charges. Marisol DeJesus, 19, of 408 Elliot St., is...
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Obama challenges controversial immigration law in court
Do you think the Arizona immigration law will survive a court challenge? Obama administration’s challenge against the controversial Arizona immigration law goes before a federal judge Thursday. The...
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Upstate Medical University buys vacant downtown Syracuse apartment buildings...
Townsend Tower and Harrison House currently owned by state. More details expected today. Heather Bragman/The Post-Standard, file photo, 2008Upstate Medical University has purchased Townsend Tower...
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Lunchtime Links: BP doctors photos showing cleanup efforts
Also: Just watch what happens when you argue with an ibex. View full sizeBPThe altered BP helicopter photo. View full sizeBPThe original BP helicopter photo. From The Washington Post: The Gawker Web...
View ArticleState DMV commissioner wants to expand Syracuse distracted driving campaign...
Syracuse, NY -- State Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner David J. Swarts wants to explore expanding Syracuse’s distracted driving blitz across the state. Swarts, who is chair of the Governor’s...
View ArticleThruway car crash claims the life of 19-year-old Syracuse University student
Syracuse, NY -- A Syracuse University student died following a car crash Tuesday on the state Thruway in Seneca County. Richard Carlston III, 19, of Fairport, lost control of his car while changing...
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Man accused of digging up corpse for elderly Pa. woman who missed her sister
Wyalusing, Pa. -- Police have charged a neighbor with digging up the body of an elderly woman’s twin sister after police discovered two bodies in the woman’s rural Pennsylvania home last month. Court...
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Update: Ousted Ag. Dept. official says she's not inclined to return to job
Shirley Sherrod, who was fired after a speech was taken out of context, said she wants to discuss racial issues with President Obama. J. Scott Applewhite / The Associated PressAgriculture Secretary...
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Your Comments: Should police be allowed to use cell phones while driving?
'Maybe we don't want to be hit by anyone using a cell phone while driving, including a cop.' Dave Lassman / The Post-StandardOnondaga Co. Sheriff's Deputy Mike Hoosock uses the computer in his patrol...
View ArticleState to hold meeting on proposed safety changes to thoroughfares in East...
DeWitt, NY -- The state Department of Transportation is proposing safety improvements to Thompson Road and Bridge Street, between Interstate 690 and Erie Boulevard East. The plans will be discussed at...
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