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• Where is Super DIRT Week going? Maybe Oswego County

  01-09-2015 23:54
  
  The biggest dirt car racing event in the Northeast is looking for a new home after 44 years at the New York State Fairgrounds.
  
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• Executive Shuffles: Apple Music, Downtown Music Publishing, iHeartMedia

  01-09-2015 23:44
  
  Ian Rogers
  Former Apple Music executive Ian Rogers is heading to LVMH (Louis Vuitton, Moët, Hennessey). Rogers will be the company’s Chief Digital Officer.
  Jedd Katrancha has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Downtown Music Publishing. Katrancha has lead the company’s creative services and sync licensing business.
  iHeartMedia has promoted three people:
  Brad Hardin is now Executive Vice President and General Manager. He was most recen
  
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• Home burglarized, 2 cars stolen overnight as Manlius family slept, police say

  01-09-2015 23:20
  
  The homeowner of the residence on Merrimac Drive said both vehicles were damaged, and his family was reeling from the shock of the home invasion burglary.
  
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• Michigan girl fakes triplet pregnancy using supplies from 'FakeABaby.com'

  01-09-2015 23:01
  
  A Michigan teen announced she was pregnant with triplets, only to not give birth more than nine months later.
  
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• Onondaga County settles lawsuit with man who proved pawn shop laws unconstitutional

  01-09-2015 22:30
  
  Gerald Workman sued Syracuse, Onondaga County in federal court
  
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• NYS Fair: $20M expo center, bigger Midway, RV park to replace racetrack, Grandstand

  01-09-2015 22:17
  
  Get details about Gov. Andrew Cuomo's $50 million plan for the New York State Fair.
  
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• Man charged with smashing window at M. Lemp Jewelers in Syracuse, stealing watch

  01-09-2015 22:15
  
  Myron "Black" Dixon was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, third-degree criminal mischief and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.
  
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• Taylor Swift’s African Video Blasted as Racist, Exploitative, ‘White Colonialist’

  01-09-2015 21:56
  
   
  “Taylor Swift went to Africa to film a music video and there’s only white people in it.”
  Myles Tanzer, Fader. 
  “The image of Africa as a frontier playground is on full display in Swift’s video.  Not a single black African person is present, let alone one of specified national origin from among the continent’s 54 countries.
  “The video’s narrative of white people finding romance in the hinterlands of a land wracked by colonial viole
  
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• New EEE samples found in Oswego County; second aerial spraying planned

  01-09-2015 21:41
  
  The Oswego County Health Department reported that the Eastern equine encephalitis virus was detected in four mosquito samples in the Toad Harbor area.
  
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• Cornell veterinary student, expelled over dog bite, loses lawsuit

  01-09-2015 21:18
  
  Karen Habitzreuther sought $500,000 over Cornell's booting her from veterinary school after her dog bit a student during examination.
  
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• Onondaga County resident with Eastern equine encephalitis in critical condition

  01-09-2015 21:08
  
  Salina resident infected with EEE is hospitalized.
  
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• Original 1890s Manuscript of “Happy Birthday” Found In a Filing Cabinet

  01-09-2015 20:00
  
  “Obviously it was very exciting to open up a folder full of materials that were sort of hidden away in a filing cabinet that no one ever looks at, and find a manuscript for the ‘Good Morning to You’ song, which eventually evolved into the ‘Happy Birthday’ song that is so known worldwide.”
  James Procell, University of Louisville librarian, in comments to WHAS 11. 
  Warner Music Group says they own the copyright to “Happy Birthday,” a song w
  
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• Greg Louganis Signs With CAA (Exclusive)

  01-09-2015 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Olympic diving champion has signed with the agency in all areas.read more
  
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• Oswego County man charged with calling in bomb threat to Syracuse Media Group

  01-09-2015 19:21
  
  Kurt Harer, 55, of Constantia, was charged with phoning in a bomb threat to the Syracuse Media Group in mid-August.
  
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• Reeve Foundation to buy all-terrain wheelchair for Green Lakes State Park

  01-09-2015 19:15
  
  Wheelchair can navigate sandy beach, rugged trails
  
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• 18-year-old Syracuse homicide victim was shot through the back, records show

  01-09-2015 19:08
  
  Ramsi Uthman, who was gunned down in Syracuse on Aug. 9, was shot once in the back.
  
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• Funny or Die Bolsters Digital Strategy With New Leadership Team

  01-09-2015 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chris Bruss has been upped from VP branded entertainment to president of digital content and Gary Sanchez Productions' Owen Burke has joined the company as editor-in-chief of content.read more
  
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• Syracuse murder suspect freed from jail after deadline for grand jury passes

  01-09-2015 18:37
  
  Wigberto Osorio was released from jail Monday after the time to indict ran out.
  
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• Payola? Spotify Calls Justin Bieber’s Latest Single a ‘Viral Hit’

  01-09-2015 18:12
  
  ‘Payola’ first started decades ago, when major recording labels were found paying major radio stations large sums of money to play their songs.  In this decade, the same thing appears to be happening online.
  In May of this year, a leaked contract between Spotify and Sony Music revealed a number of preferential financial arrangements, including lump sum payments, ownership shares, and reserved allocations of advertising inventory.
  Last month, Billboard exposed a new type of &lsq
  
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• NYS Fair: Cuomo and North Syracuse woman comfort each other about breast cancer

  01-09-2015 18:06
  
  "I've had it three times," Judy Rice, of North Syracuse, shouted to Cuomo, who then wrapped her in a long embrace.
  
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• NYS Fair: Breast cancer patient comforts Cuomo in emotional scene

  01-09-2015 18:06
  
  "I've had it three times," Judy Rice, of North Syracuse, shouted to Cuomo, who then wrapped her in a long embrace.
  
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• Syracuse suspect who blames girlfriend for baby's death had assaulted a baby before

  01-09-2015 17:56
  
  Kendell Cooper is facing 25 years in prison if convicted of killing his girlfriend's baby.
  
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• Syracuse man who blames girlfriend for baby's death had assaulted a baby before

  01-09-2015 17:56
  
  Kendell Cooper is facing 25 years in prison if convicted of killing his girlfriend's baby.
  
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• Police: Oneida woman grew up next to man who murdered her

  01-09-2015 17:48
  
  Kevin Farley pleaded not guilty today in Madison County Court to strangling Tiffany Meeks.
  
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• Market 32: Get a sneak peek of Price Chopper's new stores (photos)

  01-09-2015 17:48
  
  All Price Chopper stores will convert to a new brand, Market 32, in the coming years.
  
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• How to see Pope Francis in DC: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand holds ticket lottery

  01-09-2015 17:44
  
  Gillibrand gives away 100 pairs of tickets to historic papal address to a joint meeting of Congress.
  
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• Utica named among 5 worst U.S. cities for business and careers

  01-09-2015 17:14
  
  Forbes looked at 401 metropolitan areas in the U.S. to figure out the best and worst climates for business for their 17th annual list.
  
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• Clinton Correctional Facility locked down after riots; raid finds drugs, weapons

  01-09-2015 16:29
  
  No corrections officers were harmed, but several prisoners were injured at the facility where Richard Matt and David Sweat escaped in June.
  
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• Top 10 stolen cars in U.S., New York state, any state: Is your car on the list?

  01-09-2015 16:20
  
  New study released this week reveals what cars get stolen the most in each state.
  
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• Accused Syracuse carjacker denies murdering Oneida woman

  01-09-2015 15:50
  
  Canastota man pleads not guilty to murder, rape of Oneida woman.
  
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• Cuomo to tear down 107-year-old NYS Fair racetrack

  01-09-2015 15:47
  
  Super DIRT Week will stay in Central New York; Cuomo didn't name its new home.
  
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• 'The Danish Girl' Trailer: "I Believe That I am a Woman"

  01-09-2015 15:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander star in the Tom Hooper-directed transgender drama.read more
  
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• Amazon's Prime Instant Video Expands Offline Viewing to iOS, Android Devices

  01-09-2015 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Subscribers to Prime can now download movies and TV episodes onto their iPhones, iPads and Android phones at no additional charge. read more
  
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• For Syracuse police, bike donations a chance to strengthen relationship with community

  01-09-2015 14:35
  
  Syracuse police hope the donated bikes help build trust between the police and the community.
  
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• Top floors of historic Syracuse bank building to become apartments

  01-09-2015 14:33
  
  The 139-year-old building will join the trend toward high-end downtown residential development.
  
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• Today's obits: Diane M. 'Dee' Federico was a founder of Federico's Auto Body, worked there 31 years

  01-09-2015 14:33
  
  Federico, 61, was also a longtime member of Lakeshore Yacht and Country Club.
  
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• Watch live: Will Cuomo detail $50 million plan for NYS Fair today?

  01-09-2015 14:13
  
  Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to make an announcement at the New York State Fair this morning.
  
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• The best foods we ate at the New York State Fair

  01-09-2015 13:00
  
  After reviewing all of the food stands at the NYS Fair, our reporters pick their favorite item they tasted.
  
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• NYS Fair Forecast: Tuesday, Sept. 1

  01-09-2015 12:00
  
  Tuesday will turn out sunny and hot for the NYS Fair with temperatures pushing towards the mid 80s and hardly a cloud in the sky.
  
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• NYS Fair Forecast: Monday Sept. 1

  01-09-2015 12:00
  
  Tuesday will turn out sunny and hot for the NYS Fair with temperatures pushing towards the mid 80s and hardly a cloud in the sky.
  
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• London Film Fest Full Lineup Includes 'Black Mass,' Bryan Cranston's 'Trumbo'

  01-09-2015 12:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Stephen Frears' Lance Armstrong film 'The Program' and Cannes competition title The Lobster are other high-profile additions.read more
  
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• Idris Elba "Too Street" to Play James Bond, 007 Author Says

  01-09-2015 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  "Is it a question of being suave? Yeah," says Anthony Horowitz, author of the upcoming novel 'Trigger Mortis.'read more
  
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• Daniel Craig: My Bond "Not As Sexist and Misogynistic” As Previous Versions

  01-09-2015 10:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Craig also said that he felt 007 was "f-cking lonely" despite the super spy's legendary prowess with women.read more
  
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• Georgia police officer shot, critically wounded after responding to wrong home

  01-09-2015 07:21
  
  A police officer was shot and critically wounded Monday when he responded to a call of a suspicious person and showed up at the wrong house, authorities said.
  
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• Georgia police officer responds to wrong home; homeowner shoots, critically wounds him

  01-09-2015 07:21
  
  A police officer was shot and critically wounded Monday when he responded to a call of a suspicious person and showed up at the wrong house, authorities said.
  
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• Chris Christie to Jimmy Fallon on Donald Trump's Success: "Life Is a Strange, Strange Ride"

  01-09-2015 06:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  "Everything he does is fabulous, wonderful, spectacular, amazing," the presidential candidate said sarcastically about Trump on Monday's 'Tonight Show.'read more
  
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• Weather: A warm start to September in Central New York

  01-09-2015 06:18
  
  Don't forget the sunscreen at the NYS Fair. It's likely going to sunny and warm through Labor Day.
  
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• New York State Fair attendance falls again Monday, but still ahead of last year's pace

  01-09-2015 05:35
  
  The fair welcomed 68,827 visitors Monday - down 13,413 from 2014.
  
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• Syracuse man shoots himself in the leg, police say

  01-09-2015 04:55
  
  Syracuse police are continuing to investigate the shooting at 431 Hawley Ave., Syracuse.
  
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• Geddes man accused of throwing beer in fairgoer's face at Hank Williams Jr. grandstand concert

  01-09-2015 04:30
  
  Paul G. Seabrook, 55, of Geddes, was arrested and taken to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse.
  
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