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• What happens to Tug Hill wind turbines if winds hit 60 mph?

  27-10-2015 22:26
  
  Maple Ridge Wind Farm on Tug Hill is watching forecasts carefully
  
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• Crews called to house fire on Syracuse's North Side

  27-10-2015 22:07
  
  The fire was reported around 4:45 p.m. on Carbon Streer, near Pond Street.
  
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• Ohio police investigate double suicide after father, son found hanging in tree

  27-10-2015 22:00
  
  Mark Rittenhouse and his son Ryan Rittenhouse were discovered by a neighbor.
  
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• The Gear Factory: New windows, bright sunlight, the ghost of Albert Kahn

  27-10-2015 21:47
  
  A return to the vision of a great industrial architect.
  
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• Jefferson County man charged with sex abuse against 8-year-old boy in 2005

  27-10-2015 20:54
  
  Clifford W. Parish, of 14392 Benjamin Place, Ellisburg, was charged with one count of first-degree sexual abuse, a felony.
  
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• Lysander man guilty of 83 counts of child porn; had more than 2,000 images

  27-10-2015 20:51
  
  Lewis McGuinness III is facing a long prison sentence.
  
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• Man fined $136 for cheating carpool lane, using zombie baby as passenger

  27-10-2015 20:43
  
  At least this carpool lane violator is in the Halloween spirit?
  
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• Man falls in sewage tank at Syracuse wastewater treatment plant, injures torso

  27-10-2015 20:40
  
  The man was cleaning the inside of a waste tank when he lost his balance.
  
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• 2015 Elections: Jordan vs. Tees for Onondaga County Legislature 14th District

  27-10-2015 20:33
  
  Election Day is Nov. 3
  
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• Time to Kiss Net Neutrality Goodbye In Europe

  27-10-2015 20:17
  
  A free, unfettered internet sounds fantastic in theory, but its execution could be muddled by complicated legislation and exception-wrangling in Europe.  Case in point: members of European Parliament have now officially voted against a number of amendments designed to block net neutrality loopholes, a development that could enable misuse of ‘fast lanes,’ ‘zero-rating’ for high-paying apps and services, and other preferential exceptions.“This pri
  
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• East Syracuse woman accused of driving on drugs in Court Street crash

  27-10-2015 20:17
  
  Kimberly Mckenna, 48, caused a big mess Tuesday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
  
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• Police: Utica Common Council candidate charged with stalking his opponent

  27-10-2015 19:53
  
  Utica Police say they charged Douglas Joslin with stalking in the fourth degree.
  
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• Indiana Jones arrested in Upstate NY following high speed car chase

  27-10-2015 19:44
  
  He chose...poorly.
  
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• Fewer job cuts expected in Oneida Savings acquisition

  27-10-2015 19:41
  
  The bank is set to be acquired by DeWitt-based Community Bank in a $142 million deal.
  
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• New federal rule bans e-cigarettes in checked bags on planes

  27-10-2015 19:20
  
  A new federal rule forbids airline passengers from packing electronic cigarettes.
  
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• Former Syracuse schools superintendent to take over Rochester district

  27-10-2015 19:06
  
  The district is expected to name former Syracuse schools Superintendent Dan Lowengard to the post at a press conference Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Elizabeth Banks to Direct 'Pitch Perfect 3'

  27-10-2015 18:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Anna Kendrick is returning to star in the next installment.read more
  
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• NBC Trims 'Truth Be Told' Order

  27-10-2015 18:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  The rookie comedy will remain on Fridays at 8:30 p.m. for the rest of its run.read more
  
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• 21st Century Fox Names Jonathan Bing to Corporate Communications Post

  27-10-2015 18:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  He will oversee communications and media relations for the Fox Networks Group and handle other matters, reporting to Peter Rice, Randy Freer and Julie Henderson.read more
  
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• East Syracuse to DeWitt: No more fire protection unless contract dispute settled

  27-10-2015 17:54
  
  The village and town have not agreed on the term of a fire protection contract after months of negotiations.
  
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• 2015 Elections: Mahoney, Shelley discuss issues in Onondaga County executive race

  27-10-2015 17:54
  
  Joanie Mahoney and Toby Shelley talk about Save the Rain, minimum wage, amphitheater and more
  
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• Sen. Charles Schumer endorses Colleen Deacon for Congress

  27-10-2015 17:50
  
  Three Democrats have entered the race for the 24th Congressional District seat in Central New York.
  
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• Mayoral candidates seek to bring new leadership to Oswego; mayor seeks write-in win

  27-10-2015 17:37
  
  Amy Tresidder and Billy Barlow are seeking to bring new leadership to city hall and current Mayor Tom Gillen is seeking re-election with a write-in campaign.
  
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• Adele’s ‘Hello’ Is Rapidly Reaching 100 Million YouTube Views

  27-10-2015 17:25
  
  Adele’s just-released video for ‘Hello’ is rapidly crossing big YouTube thresholds, including a record-setting 23.2 million views in its first day.  Now, the video is about to cross 100 million views in its first week, a feat only accomplished by two other videos: PSY’s ‘Gentleman,’ and Miley Cyrus’ ‘Wrecking Ball’.
  As for the record books, PSY holds the record for hitting 100 million the fastest.  On the heels of his insanely-mass
  
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• It is Now Legal to Hack a Smart TV

  27-10-2015 17:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Copyright holders worried about the installation of "Popcorn Time," but the government agrees to an exemption of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.read more
  
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• Box Office: 'Spectre' Opens to Spectacular $6.4M in U.K. Monday Night

  27-10-2015 17:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The 24th Bond installment is matching 'Skyfall' so far.read more
  
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• New NY law says hospitals must let patients pick caregivers before going home

  27-10-2015 16:57
  
  Hospitals must show caregivers how to care for patients at home.
  
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• Pam Hunter's campaign money outpaces GOP 3 to 1 in NY Assembly race

  27-10-2015 16:56
  
  Hunter is running against John Sharon and David Stott for an Assembly seat representing Syracuse and three suburban towns.
  
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• Now Hiring: ‘Production Assistant, Beats 1′

  27-10-2015 16:54
  
  Who says there aren’t any good jobs left in the music industry?  Here’s an opening for a Production Assistant for Zane Lowe at Apple Music’s Beats 1.  The gig is based in Los Angeles.The post Now Hiring: ‘Production Assistant, Beats 1′ appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Mahoney, Shelley to appear on WSYR radio with Lonsberry

  27-10-2015 16:43
  
  WSYR will take audience questions
  
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• Why pockets of Upstate NY could see 70 mph winds this week

  27-10-2015 16:29
  
  The high wind watch has been upgraded to a warning
  
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• Spinnin’ Records Launches a Totally Free ‘Subscription’ Service

  27-10-2015 16:28
  
  Is the future of music free?  According to EDM-heavy Spinnin’ Records, it most certainly is.  Just this week, the label launched ‘Spinnin’ Premium,’ which offers fans a ‘subscription’ of free downloads.  Each track is available for two week, ‘exclusive’ window.“The focus is shifting from paying for your music to streaming and other freemium models.”The kick-off release is “Ghost Child” by Firebeatz & Apst
  
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• Sam Mendes on Why He Returned to Direct Another Bond Film

  27-10-2015 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The 'Spectre' director also weighs in on controversy over casting the next 007: "I think it's fun."read more
  
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• DiNapoli: New Yorkers pay more than they receive from federal government

  27-10-2015 15:48
  
  New York received 91 cents in federal spending for every dollar sent to the federal government.
  
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• Bomb threat reported at Syracuse school for second straight day

  27-10-2015 15:44
  
  A bomb threat forced the evacuation of Westside Academy in Syracuse for the second straight day in a row.
  
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• Woman arrested after toppling light pole in Syracuse

  27-10-2015 15:16
  
  A woman crashed a red truck through a light pole and onto a front lawn Tuesday morning near Court Street and Darlington.
  
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• Injured deer wanders into Rochester hospital emergency department

  27-10-2015 15:05
  
  The deer made it into a corridor in the hospital before being corralled by two Monroe County sheriff's deputies.
  
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• Where Fans Can See Don Draper's Office

  27-10-2015 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  'Mad Men' creator Matthew Weiner has donated the entire workspace to the Museum of Television in Los Angeles, and personally "made sure every piece of wardrobe and set decoration was historically perfect," says the institution's director.read more
  
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• What we've lost with night World Series games: Share your memories of listening, by day

  27-10-2015 14:22
  
  Imagine even one game - just one game - in the afternoon.
  
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• Public officials in New York, country soften stance on Common Core testing

  27-10-2015 13:55
  
  President Obama isn't the only public official to soften his stance on testing students and increasing education standards.
  
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• New York, US officials retreat from push toward Common Core testing

  27-10-2015 13:55
  
  President Obama isn't the only public official to soften his stance on testing students and increasing education standards.
  
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• 2015 Elections: Chase vs. Andrews for Onondaga County Legislature 9th District

  27-10-2015 13:52
  
  Chase and Andrews competed for the seat in 2013
  
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• Sorry, Craft Services: 'Burnt' Cast Binged on Michelin-Starred Meals Between Takes

  27-10-2015 13:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  "Anything that wasn't nailed down, I inhaled it," said Matthew Rhys. read more
  
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• Cornell University kicks Fox News off campus after questions about 'liberal bias'

  27-10-2015 13:13
  
  A recent report says 96 percent of Cornell faculty political donations went to Democrats.
  
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• Hunter's Moon: Share photos of the last supermoon of 2015

  27-10-2015 12:34
  
  The Hunter's Moon is named for the Native American tradition of using the light of the moon for the final hunt before winter.
  
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• Strangers into neighbors: By pen, on foot, at home, the life's work of Alex Frazier

  27-10-2015 12:04
  
  You could argue with him all day, and he'd still be your friend.
  
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• North Country pair charged with trying to castrate dog at home with rubber band

  27-10-2015 12:02
  
  Franklin Larkins and Kimberlin Rogers, both of Port Leyden, were charged Monday with animal cruelty after police say they tried to castrate a dog at home.
  
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• Today's obits: Sean Leonard was a diesel mechanic at Impact Repairs Inc.

  27-10-2015 11:58
  
  Calling hours for Leonard, 23, are Thursday and services are Friday at Foster Funeral Home in Fulton.
  
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• NY's restaurants now open to dogs at outdoor tables

  27-10-2015 11:35
  
  Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the doggie dining bill and vetoed a second proposal to legalize neutering and releasing feral cats back into communities.
  
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• Too Few Transgender Characters on TV, Racial Diversity Increasing, GLAAD Study Finds

  27-10-2015 11:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Streaming services like Netflix and Amazon boost the total number of LGBT characters, while broadcast TV now has the highest number of African American characters ever counted by the organization.read more
  
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