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Liverpool

Liverpool board votes to close Wetzel Road Elementary

The Liverpool School Board has voted to close Wetzel Road Elementary School as the district looks to make big budget cuts in the coming year. Closing the school is a controversial move, with many parents against the idea. Our Kat De Maria spent the evening at what turned out to be a very lengthy board meeting.

Updated 03/15/2010 11:15 PM

Lysander

Town board suspends review of Lysander YMCA plan

Plans for a new YMCA in Lysander are on hold as the town planning board votes to suspend the review of the proposal. It's all part of a two-year battle over where the new Y should be located.

03/15/2010 10:57 PM

City of Syracuse

New campaign supports selling wine in grocery stores

A new campaign has launched in Syracuse as part of Governor Paterson's proposal to allow the sale of wine in grocery stores.

03/15/2010 08:00 PM

City of Syracuse

Syracuse group tours Harlem store

A group of people from Syracuse hope to learn a lesson from a Harlem grocery store and use it to build one of their own on the city's south west side.

03/15/2010 06:43 PM

Onondaga County

Lawmakers examine sales tax formula

A special commission began its work last week, redrawing the formula used for sharing the sales tax revenues that Onondaga County collects each year. Our Bill Carey says there is already tension over calls for one segment of local government to share a bit less, in the future.

Updated 03/15/2010 06:16 PM

Syracuse/Oswego/Auburn

Barclay will not run for 23rd Congressional District seat

The 23rd Congressional District remains a two-man race for the republican nomination. Assemblyman Will Barclay has announced he will not run for the seat.

Updated 03/15/2010 06:15 PM

City of Syracuse

Man pleads guilty to aiding in drug possession

A Syracuse man plead guilty on Monday to aiding another in possessing more than 50 grams of cocaine with the intention to distribute.

03/15/2010 05:43 PM

Fulton

Fate of chocolate plant up to new government

County officials are hoping 2010 will bring some progress at New York Chocolate in Fulton. The company has faced several issues over the last seven years as it tries to fill the void left by Nestle. Our Andy Mattison has details on what's next for the chocolate company and how the political climate in an African country could decide its fate.

Updated 03/15/2010 05:25 PM

City of Syracuse

Demolition begins Wednesday

A demolition crew is in place and it won't be long before Interstate 81 in Syracuse is open. Our Joleene Des Rosiers has more on the long running story of the crumbling building on North State Street that has stopped traffic -- literally.

Updated 03/15/2010 05:07 PM

Oneida County

No GOP designee in 49th Senate race

Republican leaders say they cannot decide just who won their party endorsement for State Senate in the 49th District, so they'll leave it up to voters to decide on a candidate.

Updated 03/15/2010 04:09 PM

Baldwinsville

Police search for driver of stolen truck that ended up in Seneca River

State Police continue to search for the driver of a stolen truck that ended up in the Seneca River following a police chase. It happened around 1:45 a.m. Monday near Lock 24 in Baldwinsville.

Updated 03/15/2010 04:02 PM

City of Syracuse

Charges upgraded in hit and run crash

A Liverpool man has been re-arrested and faces a more serious charge after the man he's accused of hitting with his car in Syracuse has died.

Updated 03/15/2010 03:52 PM

New York

DEC reminds residents of burn ban

The DEC is reminding people they are temporarily prohibited from burning brush. A law passed last year toughened restrictions on open burn barrels, but it still allowed brush to be burned for most of the year.

Updated 03/15/2010 01:58 PM

Marcellus

Backhoe plows through county salt shed

An accident with a backhoe caused problems for crews in Marcellus Monday morning. The backhoe lost traction and slid through the county salt shed on Slate Hill Road a little after 9 a.m.

Updated 03/15/2010 01:48 PM

2010 census forms start arriving

The official head count of the United States' population started Monday. More than a 120 million census forms are arriving in people's mailboxes.

03/15/2010 12:24 PM

Auburn

Hospital VP of Operations killed in accident

The Vice President of Operations at Syracuse's Community General Hospital is killed in an accident in Westchester County. Brendan McGrath, 58, and his wife were visiting their daughter Saturday when a tree fell on their car.

Updated 03/15/2010 12:19 PM

City of Syracuse

SU gets #1 seed in NCAA Tournament, Cornell #12

The SU men's basketball team is headed to the NCAA tournament as a number one seed. Their first round game will be Friday in Buffalo against Vermont.

Updated 03/15/2010 12:16 PM

New York City

Downstate residents recover after severe storm

For more on the damage at the center of the storm and how people are coping, we turn to our Lily Jamali on Staten Island for the answers.

Updated 03/15/2010 09:25 AM

Onondaga County

Section of Molloy Road to close Monday for sewer repair

A portion of Molloy Road in Salina will be closed starting Monday. The section between Route 11 and Townline Road will be shut down starting at 7 a.m. because of a sewer repair project.

Updated 03/15/2010 08:50 AM

City of Syracuse

SU fans fired up over top seed

College Basketball fans had their eyes glued to the TV Sunday evening as the 65 teams in this year's NCAA Tournament were announced. As expected, Syracuse got a number one seed. Our Tamara Lindstrom had the camera rolling, as fans found out the good news.

Updated 03/15/2010 08:21 AM

Oswego

Hundreds protest at Fort Ontario

Hundreds of people protest at Fort Ontario in Oswego. They want the fort and dozens of other state parks to stay open despite proposed state budget cuts. Photojournalist Matt White was at the protest Sunday to give us a look at the on-going effort.

Updated 03/15/2010 08:19 AM

Massachusetts

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Updated 03/15/2010 07:40 AM

Oswego

Oswego Police investigating woman's death

A woman's untimely death has left neighbors feeling unnerved in one Oswego community. Police have not said how the 44-year old died as they continue their investigation. Our Karen Lee spoke with neighbors who are still waiting to find out what happened.

Updated 03/15/2010 07:15 AM

Legal Eagle: NCAA licensing fees

A California Court ruling on a case involving NCAA licensing fees could have an impact on what has become a perennial favorite - March Madness. This all comes after a judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit over just who retains ownership of a college player's likeness, even after they've graduated. It’s one of those sticky anti-trust situations, not unlike the suit filed over NFL merchandising rights and here to help us sort it all out is our legal eagle, Paul DerOhannesian.

<EM>Legal Eagle</EM>: NCAA licensing fees

03/14/2010 01:08 PM

Oswego

University police looking for missing SUNY Oswego student

Authorities are looking for a missing student from SUNY Oswego. University police say Lei Deng was last seen around 8 Friday morning

Updated 03/14/2010 12:56 PM

Central New York

Tree causes 'bizarre' accident

The highs winds Saturday night caused an unusual accident involving two cars in Cazenovia. A tree came crashing down on a PT Cruiser that was traveling on Route 92 right around 8 p.m.

Updated 03/14/2010 12:12 PM

Buffalo

Compromise made for co-pilot training

A deal has been made in the FAA reauthorization bill that would require co-pilots to have more training to get their license. Our Anne Lithiluxa has more on why family members of flight 3407 victims still call the compromise a victory.

Updated 03/14/2010 12:01 PM

Onondaga County

Family friendly fun rolls into Fairgrounds

Some family friendly fun has rolled into Central New York. Racers and spectators are revving their engines this weekend at the State Fairgrounds for the annual Motorsports Expo.

Updated 03/14/2010 11:55 AM

City of Syracuse

Syracuse Police increase patrols for St. Patrick's celebrations

Downtown Syracuse was packed with people keeping their St. Patrick's celebrations going long after the parade had ended.

03/14/2010 11:16 AM

City of Syracuse

Police chase ends at Hancock Airport

There was quite a scene Saturday outside Hancock Airport after a car crashed there ending a chase with police.

03/14/2010 11:06 AM

City of Syracuse

Wind conditions force planes to divert to Syracuse

Hundreds of travelers spent the night in Syracuse after their flights were diverted to Hancock International Airport.

Updated 03/14/2010 11:01 AM

Ithaca

SU and Cornell fans excited for Selection Sunday

It's a big day for college hoops fans. It's Selection Sunday for the NCAA tournament.

03/14/2010 08:05 AM

New York

SU falls to Georgetown

Syracuse has been defeated by rival Georgetown in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament.

Updated 03/13/2010 09:23 PM

City of Syracuse

Work to start soon on I-81 building demolition

A new fence and bright orange barriers are the first signs that work will start soon on the crumbling building beside Interstate 81.

03/13/2010 08:21 PM

City of Syracuse

Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade is a crowd-pleaser

It was cold and windy but those were minor sacrifices, when it came to the 28th Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade. Tens of thousands crowded into downtown Saturday afternoon. Our Karen Lee and photographer Matt White captured the sights and sounds from the celebration.

03/13/2010 05:50 PM

Auburn

Business owner offers reward for arson arrest

An Auburn business owner is offering a thousand dollar reward for information leading to an arrest in a recent arson fire at One Source Financial.

03/13/2010 05:22 PM

Onondaga County

Thruway crash kills one man, sends another to hospital

A Hannibal man was killed in a crash on the Thruway Saturday morning.

03/13/2010 11:30 AM

City of Syracuse

Deal reached on crumbling building

Officials break down a barrier in negotiations that will finally allow for the demolition of a partially collapsed building in Syracuse. City and state leaders have come to an agreement about how to pay for the demolition of the building on North State Street. Money issues have held up talks and left area drivers in gridlock. Our Kat De Maria tells us about the deal and shares reaction to it.

03/13/2010 08:13 AM

Tully

Crash spills oil, shuts down part of 81 North overnight

A tractor-trailer crash and resulting oil spill shut down Route 81 North from Tully to LaFayette for several hours.

03/13/2010 07:16 AM

East Suburbs

Funds raised for Amaus Health Services

Performers lent their voices and talents to raise money for a health clinic that benefits the needy.

03/12/2010 10:10 PM

City of Syracuse

Operation SNUG promotes anti-violence in Syracuse

A half a million dollar program is coming to the City of Syracuse that aims to clean up violence in the city's streets. Senator David Valesky and other local and state officials announced a new anti-violence campaign Friday.

Updated 03/12/2010 09:34 PM

City of Syracuse

Onuaku should be back for NCAA

It looks like Arinze Onuaku should be back on the court in time for the NCAA tournament. An MRI exam on his knee showed the starting Orange center has an injured right quad muscle.

Updated 03/12/2010 08:55 PM

City of Syracuse

Science charter school seeks to expand

A Syracuse charter school wants to grow to include more students and grades.

03/12/2010 08:54 PM

City of Syracuse

City and state reach deal on demolition

The City of Syracuse and the State of New York have reached an agreement to begin demolishing a building on North State Street.

Updated 03/12/2010 07:33 PM

City of Syracuse

Demolition project could take weeks

Now that the city and state have reached an agreement, the demolition process is next. Our Joleene Des Rosiers spoke with one demolition expert who says the project could take well over a month.

Updated 03/12/2010 07:16 PM

New York

Paterson appoints four to administration

After a handful of resignations from Governor David Paterson's administration, the Governor has announced several administration appointments to help fill those holes.

03/12/2010 06:56 PM

North Suburbs

Debate over village sprinkler system law

Less than a week before St. Patrick's Day, there is a debate about an Irish Pub in North Syracuse.

Updated 03/12/2010 06:25 PM

City of Syracuse

Senator pushes for small business loans

Washington is still trying to figure out just how to jump start an economy that seems to be on the rise, but producing few new jobs. Our Bill Carey tells us a New York senator says it's time to look beyond banks to the nation's credit unions.

Updated 03/12/2010 05:44 PM

City of Syracuse

City pulls off St. Patrick's Parade in tough times

After weeks of teaser events and a year of preparation, the Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade is almost here. Despite a tough economy, our Karen Lee reports on how the city managed to pull it off.

Updated 03/12/2010 05:33 PM

DeWitt

Man arrested in connection with DeWitt robbery

A Syracuse man is behind bars for allegedly choking a woman and stealing her wallet at a Dewitt Gas station. Police say it happened at the Carrier Circle Mobil Station just after 9 p.m. Thursday.

Updated 03/12/2010 05:17 PM

City of Syracuse

Don Most in Syracuse

Substitute the name "Johnny Rockets" for "Al's Diner" and you might have had the feeling you'd time traveled back to the 80s. There, having lunch at the Carousel Center diner, was Don Most, better known to fans of the TV series, "Happy Days" as Ralph Malph.

Updated 03/12/2010 04:11 PM

City of Syracuse

22 recruits graduate from police academy

The Syracuse Police Department is one step closer to having more officers on the street.

03/12/2010 03:07 PM

City of Syracuse

Green building conference

It was green thinking at the Oncenter Friday. The eighth annual Green Building Conference is underway and it features experts on home design, sustainability and workplace safety.

Updated 03/12/2010 02:10 PM

North Suburbs

Stassi settles with North Syracuse

The former North Syracuse police detective that exposed a double dipping scandal has settled a civil lawsuit with the village.

Updated 03/12/2010 11:20 AM

City of Syracuse

Painting o' the green

Before the big Saint Patrick's Parade in Syracuse could start, one other important tradition had to be taken care of.

Updated 03/12/2010 11:18 AM

City of Syracuse

SU fans disappointed in loss

Syracuse's Big East Tournament is over sooner than most fans would have liked. The Orange lost to Georgetown Thursday in the quarter finals. Our Kat De Maria talked to fans about the game and what they're thinking as the NCAA tournament approaches.

03/12/2010 06:35 AM

City of Syracuse

LaTray back in Syracuse

A 51-year-old Syracuse man who gained notoriety for his role in a $3 million robbery two decades ago is back behind bars. Our Bill Carey says Gary LaTray is facing charges of breaking the deal that gave him his freedom in 2007.

Updated 03/12/2010 05:57 AM

Albany

Cuomo recuses himself in Paterson investigation, appoints former chief judge

Amid growing political pressure, State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is recusing himself from two investigations into the Administration of Governor Paterson. Our Michael Scotto has the story.

Updated 03/11/2010 09:55 PM

City of Syracuse

Summit for minority and women owned businesses

A unique opportunity for businesses in the greater Syracuse area. SUNY ESF and SUNY Upstate held a summit in the city to get the leaders of companies together in one room, but not just any companies. They are all owned and operated by minorities and women.

03/11/2010 09:22 PM

City of Syracuse

Business of the Year awards

A handful of businesses in Central New York were honored for their work this past year. It's part of the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce's 21st annual Business of the Year Awards held at the Oncenter.

03/11/2010 08:51 PM

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