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What's going on: Louisiana reopens some fishing in Gulf oil spill region
Plus, wildfires rage in Los Angeles and Russia. View full sizeThe Associated PressCaptain Dean Ansardi stands near an oil boom on the deck of his commercial fishing vessel while on standby with the...
View ArticleLockheed Martin union approves new contract
Salina, NY--The union representing 354 workers at Lockheed Martin in Salina Thursday ratified a new four-year contract that includes a 13.8 percent pay raise over the life of the agreement. Members of...
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NY Minute: Rep. Charles Rangel seeks plea deal to head off trial
Also, Gov. Paterson may still face fines, ethics violations. View full sizeThe Associated PressRep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., enters his office after going for a vote on Capitol Hill in Washington on...
View ArticleLunchtime Links: Ohio driver in chase stopped at red lights
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Cincinnati police say a speeding driver tried to flee arrest while obeying red lights. Police say a 26-year-old woman was going 78 mph in a 55 mph zone early Friday on Interstate 75...
View ArticleSyracuse woman admits theft, tax fraud
Syracuse, NY - A Syracuse woman admitted in court today to stealing more than $46,000 from the suburban trucking company where she worked. Kathleen Phillips, 26, of 403 Ulster St., pleaded guilty...
View ArticleJudge refuses to lower bail for Syracuse man accused of pointing loaded gun...
Syracuse, NY - A Syracuse man accused of pointing a loaded handgun at a city police officer during a struggle will remain in jail on $150,000 bail, a judge ruled today. Onondaga County Judge Joseph...
View ArticleDeWitt police warn public of telephone scam from 502 area code
DeWitt, NY -- DeWitt police are warning residents of a telephone scam that involves calls from the same phone in the 502 area code, which is in Kentucky. Scammers are using enticing deals to get the...
View ArticleNew York's Gov. Paterson rejects latest higher education compromise
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. David Paterson is rejecting the Legislature’s latest compromise on his proposal to give New York’s public universities greater autonomy and the authority to raise tuition without...
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Warmer Great Lakes: Nice for a dip, but worrisome for the future
The higher temperatures are attributed to lack ice cover last winter, lower water levels. View full sizeBob King / Duluth News Tribune, via APA beach on Lake Superior at the end of Park Point in...
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House investigators recommended reprimand for New York Democrat Charles Rangel
WASHINGTON — The panel that charged New York Democrat Charles Rangel with 13 counts of ethical misdeeds recommended he receive a relatively mild rebuke by the full House, one of the investigators said...
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Workers picket at Coyne Textile Services, in Syracuse
Syracuse, NY -- Union workers at Coyne Textile Services staged an informational picket Friday to send a message to the company’s owners that they deserve a contract and a raise. Local 2607 workers...
View ArticleWhat's going on: Oil spill wrap-up, including House legislation, cleanup slowing
Also, Rome bank robbery suspects linked to May robbery in Utica, and Syracuse peace groups borrow Binghamton's Cost of War sign. From The New York Times: Democrats may be holding their breath today...
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Community fair seeks to introduce Syracuse residents to emergency responders...
Syraucse, NY -- Hundreds of children and adults turned out Friday afternoon for an Emergency Responders Fair at The Father’s Heart Ministries on Butternut Street, in Syracuse. The ministry often tries...
View ArticleSecond suspect in Rome bank robbery captured
From WSYR-TV Channel 9: The hunt for a man suspected of robbing an NBT Bank in Rome and shooting an Oneida County Sheriff's Deputy has come to an end. Brian Brown has been arrested and taken into...
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Several Democrats call for New York's Charles Rangel to resign from House
"He always has an explanation. You can excuse one or two, but not 13," says a House Democrat pushing for Rangel to resign. View full sizeAlex Brandon / APRep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., leaves his office...
View ArticleRestaurant fire reported in Pulaski
Pulaski, NY -- Firefighters are responding to a reported electrical fire at Eddy's Place restaurant on State Route 13 in Pulaski. Oswego County emergency dispatchers said a call for a possible...
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Your Comments: If you want to live in a quiet neighborhood, move to the suburbs
A plan to move the Syracuse Real Food Co-op to East Genesee Street has neighbors pitted against one another. Supporters welcome the Co-op to keep the building occupied. Opponents fear additional...
View ArticleSyracuse police investigating two Friday night shootings
Syracuse, NY -- Syracuse police are at the scene of two separate shootings. One shooting, outside a market in the 2000 block of East Fayette Street at 8:39 p.m. left one person wounded. No information...
View ArticleTwo Syracuse shootings wound two minors Friday night
Syracuse, NY -- Syracuse police responded to two shootings Friday evening. At about 8:40, police were called to the 2000 block of East Fayette Street where a victim had a gunshot wound to the leg,...
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New York Jets being joined by an NFL Films crew for training camp in Cortland...
The reality show "Hard Knocks" will offer an inside-the-huddle look at the Jets players, coaches as they prepare for the upcoming season over the next three weeks. View full sizeDennis Nett / The...
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