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• Viacom Sneak: CEO Philippe Dauman Actually Made $54M in 2015

  21-01-2016 23:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The exec's pay was $17M more than previously disclosed. Meanwhile, Sumner Redstone's pay drops 85 percent after "reduced responsibilities."read more
  
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• Seneca County cop shoots self while holstering gun at Onondaga detention center

  21-01-2016 23:50
  
  The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to the detention center at 4949 Velasko Road in the town of Onondaga around 12:30 p.m.
  
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• NY lawmakers grill Transportation Commissioner Matt Driscoll about budget

  21-01-2016 23:28
  
  The former Syracuse mayor is questioned for 2 1/2 hours about $20 billion Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposes spending on transportation projects.
  
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• NY lauds Upstate University Hospital for cutting infections

  21-01-2016 22:33
  
  Central line blood stream infections drop by 70 percent.
  
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• Cops: Man dies after being pinned against loading dock at DeWitt tile store

  21-01-2016 21:46
  
  Officers and firefighters responded to Best Tile at 5891 Firestone Drive in the town of DeWitt just before 1 p.m. Thursday.
  
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• Michelle Obama gives shoutout to Syracuse mayor for helping homeless vets (video)

  21-01-2016 21:30
  
  Obama credits Stephanie Miner at annual winter meeting of U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C.
  
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• 2-year-old in critical condition from fatal Syracuse fire is 'doing well,' mother says

  21-01-2016 21:22
  
  The toddler was sleeping at her godmother's apartment when a fire broke out.
  
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• Police: Deputy accidentally shot at Hillbrook Juvenile Detention Center

  21-01-2016 21:13
  
  The deputy reportedly accidentally shot himself in the leg, according to a police scanner call. Officials would not confirm that report.
  
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• CNY woman killed by drunk driver after leaving NFL game, police say

  21-01-2016 20:45
  
  The 28-year-old waitress was struck by a vehicle as she was about to cross the street, according to her mother.
  
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• CNY woman killed by alleged drunk driver after leaving NFL game

  21-01-2016 20:45
  
  The 28-year-old waitress was struck by a vehicle as she was about to cross the street, according to her mother.
  
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• Police investigate accident at DeWitt tile store

  21-01-2016 19:56
  
  A person was taken away in an ambulance.
  
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• iHeartRadio Just Reached 80 Million Registered Users

  21-01-2016 19:55
  
  iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s all-in-one digital music and live streaming radio service, has announced that it now has more than 80 million registered users.  The number of registered users doesn’t even account for the millions of listeners who tune in to iHeartRadio’s live radio stations, which of course doesn’t require registration.
  That’s big, but not big enough. At last count, Pandora has 250 million registered users and 78 million monthly active users, accor
  
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• Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter to speak at SUNY Oswego

  21-01-2016 19:46
  
  Bernice King, who is also the chief executive of the King Center, is the keynote speaker at the college's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
  
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• Carrier Corp. cutting jobs in DeWitt

  21-01-2016 19:36
  
  Employees are being told of the layoffs today.
  
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• Restaurant inspections by the Onondaga County Health Department from Jan. 3 to 9

  21-01-2016 19:34
  
  Restaurant inspections from January 3 to 9
  
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• Battle over tax breaks for Syracuse Inner Harbor back in court today

  21-01-2016 19:13
  
  Lawyers for the city and COR Development will argue their cases before Judge James Murphy.
  
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• Today's obits: Colin W. Kahl retired as a guidance counselor for Liverpool High School

  21-01-2016 19:11
  
  Kahl, 83, lived in Baldwinsville and worked as a substitute in B'ville and Liverpool after his retirement in 1999.
  
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• Syracuse area adds 3,900 jobs in December

  21-01-2016 19:04
  
  Preliminary figures released Thursday show New York added 13,200 private sector jobs in December reaching a record high of 7.8 million jobs.
  
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• How government poisoned the people of Flint, Michigan

  21-01-2016 17:15
  
  Flint water has poisoned more than just its children.
  
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• Drugs, guns, 150 rounds of ammo seized from Syracuse home

  21-01-2016 17:12
  
  Four people were arrested.
  
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• Today's obits: Scott A. 'Scooter' Ellsworth graduated from F-M, worked in construction

  21-01-2016 16:11
  
  Ellsworth, 48, lived in Fayetteville. He was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer 8 years ago.
  
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• Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner endorses Colleen Deacon for Congress

  21-01-2016 16:10
  
  U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer also back Deacon over two Democratic rivals.
  
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• 3 major players in Syracuse cocaine/heroin pipeline plead guilty; 4th going to trial

  21-01-2016 15:37
  
  The drug ring was busted in September 2014 and pleas have been trickling out since then.
  
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• Toddler injured in fatal Syracuse fire remains in critical condition

  21-01-2016 15:30
  
  The girl, 2, was seriously injured in the Pond Street fire that killed at 13-year-old girl.
  
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• WWII veteran from Upstate NY receives overdue medals

  21-01-2016 15:24
  
  Congressman Chris Gibson presented the Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman Badge and other medals to Thomas Williams of Central Bridge.
  
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• World Begs Kanye West Not to Record a David Bowie Tribute Album

  21-01-2016 15:05
  
  Kanye West has reportedly planned to release a David Bowie tribute album following the music legend’s passing last week. 
  Regardless of whether this is just pure speculation, rumors have now surfaced that over 20,000 people have signed a petition to prevent Kanye from releasing this album.  Earlier this week, the Yeezus rapper was claimed to have been in the studio to put his own spin on Bowie’s classic hits.
  ‘rapping with his own lyrics over Bowie’s music
  
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• Throwback Thursday: Cornell student Robert Morris guilty of unleashing first Internet worm

  21-01-2016 15:05
  
  Robert Morris' Internet worm immobilized an estimated 6,000 computers.
  
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• New York has heaviest state and local tax burden in nation

  21-01-2016 14:32
  
  See a chart ranking every state in the country for the percentage of income residents pay in state and local taxes.
  
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• Rep. John Katko: Trump sticking middle finger to the establishment

  21-01-2016 14:16
  
  Syracuse-area congressman criticizes lack of substance in the Republican presidential campaign.
  
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• Today's obits: Shawna D. Cole graduated from Auburn High School, was a nurse manager

  21-01-2016 13:01
  
  Cole, 33, a resident of Syracuse, worked in Chittenango.
  
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• Quiet weekend weather for Central New York as blizzard stays well south

  21-01-2016 13:01
  
  High pressure over Central New York this weekend will bring some calm weather while keeping a major snow storm at bay.
  
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• Manlius mom of murder victim pushing for new state law

  21-01-2016 12:56
  
  Janice Grieshaber Geddes to lobby for a bill to prevent the New York State Legislature's leaders from blocking votes on legislation that a majority of lawmakers support.
  
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• Woman behind Apple's Siri found her voice in Central NY

  21-01-2016 12:00
  
  Susan Bennett graduated from Clinton, N.Y., where she began to develop her voice.
  
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• Listen as Siri puts Syracuse 'bear vs. deer' pronunciation to rest

  21-01-2016 12:00
  
  Susan Bennett, the voiceover artist who recorded responses for Apple's Siri, weighs in on "Seeracuse" vs. "Saracuse."
  
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• Executive Shuffle: SESAC, Warner Music Canada, Eventbrite, GEMA, 7digital

  21-01-2016 06:39
  
  The latest appointments…
  SESAC has named Alexander Wolf President of SESAC International.  Wolf will be responsible for identifying and implementing a portfolio of new multi-territory licensing and service offerings for SESAC.  Wolf will also represent SESAC Performing Rights in its reciprocal relationships with societies around the world, while also overseeing the exploitation of the Rumblefish and HFA (Harry Fox Agency) catalogs outside the U.S. Wolf
  
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• Camillus mom tells crowd at drug forum daughter's overdose shattered her life

  21-01-2016 05:00
  
  Syracuse is a "heroin playground," woman says.
  
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• Troopers: Vehicle description leads to Oswego County gas station robber

  21-01-2016 04:13
  
  The New York State Police said Cody J. Wakeman, 30, of West Monroe, was charged with second-degree robbery, a felony.
  
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• Friends gather to remember 13-year-old killed in Syracuse fire

  21-01-2016 02:40
  
  Friends, relatives and classmates of Zakiya Bell, who was killed Wednesday in a fire at 722 Pond St., arrived in darkness to honor her.
  
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• Notorious landlord owns Syracuse house where teen died in candle fire

  21-01-2016 02:10
  
  City official says John Kiggins - once labeled "public enemy No. 1" by a city lawyer - violated building codes if he rented apartment with no heat.
  
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• Cold-case murder suspect convicted of selling heroin, crack cocaine

  21-01-2016 02:07
  
  Derrick Wilson claimed police framed him as payback for the lawsuit he filed against them nearly 20 years ago.
  
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• Syracuse University names three finalists to design veterans resource complex

  21-01-2016 01:42
  
  The finalists were chosen from 28 architectural firms vying for the opportunity to design the center.
  
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• At NAMM? Say Hello to Digital Music News…

  21-01-2016 00:18
  
  The National Association of Music Merchandisers (NAMM) is throwing their annual mega-event in Anaheim, CA, and Digital Music News will of course be there.  It’s just getting started, with several days of exhibitions, product introductions, and meetings getting started.
  Are you here?  If so, let’s chat!
  Just reach out to Noah ([email protected]) or Paul ([email protected]) and say hello.  We’d love to hear what you’re up to, your plans for
  
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• City of Syracuse withholds public documents relating to fatal fire

  21-01-2016 00:15
  
  The city should immediately release them, state official says.
  
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