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• Hotel Syracuse to reopen Friday as Marriott Syracuse Downtown

  18-08-2016 23:30
  
  A $76 million renovation has given the historic, 92-year-old hotel a second life.
  
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• Consensus group aims to produce 'roadmap' to Syracuse metro government by mid-fall

  18-08-2016 23:10
  
  The 19-member commission is taking time to discuss the potential for a new model of government.
  
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• Could Geddes impose a ticket tax on New York State Fair tickets?

  18-08-2016 22:37
  
  The town of Geddes is considering imposing a ticket tax for the Lakeview Amphitheater, but state legislation prevents it from imposing the same tax at the State Fair.
  
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• Baby Maddox: Twists and turns in Ryan Lawrence's murder case

  18-08-2016 22:16
  
  Ryan Lawrence is accused of first-degree murder in his 21-month-old daughter's death in February.
  
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• Baby Maddox: Dad faces judgment day in horrific slaying of infant girl

  18-08-2016 22:16
  
  Ryan Lawrence is due in court Friday morning as a judge is expected to rule whether Lawrence's confession can be used against him.
  
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• Restaurant inspections by the Onondaga County Health Department July 31 to Aug 6

  18-08-2016 22:00
  
  Restaurant inspections July 31 to August 6
  
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• ESF students to get health care from Crouse instead of SU

  18-08-2016 21:22
  
  SU Health Services struggling to keep up with demand.
  
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• July's job report: Syracuse area loses jobs while New York state continues gains

  18-08-2016 21:09
  The three-county Syracuse Metropolitan Statistical Area was one of five upstate areas that lost jobs over the year, according to the state Department of Labor.
  
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• Microburst with 65-70 mph winds struck in Finger Lakes: weather service

  18-08-2016 21:04
  
  It's the second microburst in CNY this summer
  
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• Microburst with 60-70 mph winds struck in Finger Lakes: weather service

  18-08-2016 21:04
  
  It's the second microburst in CNY this summer
  
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• Three-vehicle crash in Vernon leaves woman with minor injury

  18-08-2016 21:01
  
  The drivers of a sedan and a pickup truck were idling across from each other at at a red light around 3:05 p.m. on Tuesday on Route 26 and Route 5 in Vernon
  
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• Twitter shuts down 360K accounts over 'violent extremism' since 2015

  18-08-2016 20:59
  
  Twitter noted that there is no magic formula for identifying extremist accounts.
  
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• Developer withdraws plans for student high-rise near Syracuse University

  18-08-2016 20:49
  
  SU had opposed the project, saying it would create a barrier between the university and surrounding streets.
  
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• Syracuse man shot to death after argument over 'Deez Nuts' near kids

  18-08-2016 20:34
  
  Jashua Williams was found guilty today of murder in the July 2015 death of A'Nickalus Hill in an argument over the Internet phrase.
  
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• Syracuse man charged with possessing more than 1k images of child pornography

  18-08-2016 20:20
  
  Steven Doty, 52, admitted to FBI agents that he downloaded and shared videos and photos, some of children as young as 3.
  
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• Mattydale man charged with possessing more than 1k images of child pornography

  18-08-2016 20:20
  
  Steven Doty, 52, admitted to FBI agents that he downloaded and shared videos and photos, some of children as young as 3.
  
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• Mattydale man charged with possessing more than 1,000 images of child pornography

  18-08-2016 20:20
  
  Steven Doty, 52, admitted to FBI agents that he downloaded and shared videos and photos, some of children as young as 3.
  
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• Five years after demotion, Upstate psychiatrist named medical school interim dean

  18-08-2016 20:10
  
  Dr. Mantosh Dewan expanded mental health services in Onondaga County.
  
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• Onondaga County sheriff to give 6 promotions

  18-08-2016 20:08
  
  The promotions will occur at 3 p.m. Thursday.
  
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• Gawker.com shut down: Gossip website to end operations next week

  18-08-2016 19:39
  
  Gawker Media sold in a bankruptcy auction this week.
  
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• NY State Fair 2016: What's the early forecast for opening day?

  18-08-2016 19:18
  
  A cold front could move through next Friday
  
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• Chinese admiral visits Syria in show of support

  18-08-2016 19:18
  
  The Chinese military "is willing to strengthen cooperation with its Syrian counterparts."
  
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• Video shows fake human sacrifice at CERN particle collider

  18-08-2016 18:49
  
  The organization that runs the collider is investigating.
  
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• Weekend Box Office: 'Ben-Hur' Bombing; 'Suicide Squad' Still No. 1

  18-08-2016 18:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  'Ben-Hur' — the summer's final big-budget title — looks to be beat by fellow new offerings 'War Dogs' and 'Kubo and the Two Strings'; 'Sausage Party' continues to prosper in its second weekend.read more
  
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• Fed: Upstate New York job growth 'flat'

  18-08-2016 18:04
  
  While New York City is seeing strong job growth, most of the Upstate New York region continues to struggle, a Federal Reserve official says.
  
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• Jill Stein on 11 key issues: Where does Green Party presidential candidate stand?

  18-08-2016 17:42
  
  Harvard-educated doctor looks to voters who are disenchanted with the major party candidates.
  
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• Fatal gunfight suspect blamed for witness intimidation has trouble finding lawyer

  18-08-2016 16:45
  
  Jocquell Johnson's trial was delayed after an accusation of witness intimidation. He's now searching for a new lawyer.
  
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• Tornado confirmed in Lewis County this week; 60 mph winds

  18-08-2016 15:58
  
  It was the lowest category of tornado
  
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• NY requires new back-to-school meningitis vaccine for 7th and 12th graders

  18-08-2016 15:52
  
  New requirement takes effect Sept. 1.
  
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• Responders, friends pull drowning man from Cayuga Lake

  18-08-2016 15:33
  
  Firefighters did not have an update on the man's condition.
  
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• Upstate NY drought worsens to 'extreme' in some areas

  18-08-2016 15:25
  
  It's the worst drought in at least 16 years
  
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• Syracuse's Lost Boy computer whiz studies solutions for war-torn South Sudan

  18-08-2016 15:00
  
  Fifteen years after moving to Syracuse, Majak Dut has four degrees in information technology and business, and a plan for how to use them to help the people of his native country.
  
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• Katko: Syracuse faces uphill battle to revive mismanaged lead paint program (video)

  18-08-2016 14:58
  
  Central New York congressman promises to work with Mayor Stephanie Miner to obtain federal aid.
  
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• Geddes proposes $1 tax on Lakeview Amphitheater concert tickets

  18-08-2016 14:42
  
  Geddes Supervisor Manny Falcone said the extra money generated by the tax will offset the impact of concerts on town roads, emergency services and the court.
  
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• Syracuse schools pay outgoing Supt. Sharon Contreras $90k to close out contract

  18-08-2016 14:06
  
  Contreras departed the Syracuse City School District at the end of July to take over as head of Guilford County Schools in North Carolina.
  
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• Central New York weekend weather starts summery, ends stormy

  18-08-2016 13:23
  
  Saturday will be warm and a touch muggy ahead of a cold front that will bring rain and thunder to Central New York on Sunday.
  
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• Lewis Black Rips Into Donald Trump, GOP on Larry Wilmore's Second-to-Last 'Nightly Show'

  18-08-2016 06:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Talk turned to Trump when 'The Daily Show' correspondents reunited during the last week of Wilmore's late-night show. "The Republican party let itself be destroyed by him because they wanted, as the media did, eyeballs," said Black.read more
  
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• Did Amy Schumer Just Quit Her Comedy Central Show?

  18-08-2016 06:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The comic posts a cryptic tweet and her agents decline to comment.read more
  
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• Syracuse man arrested after officers seize gun, drugs, police say

  18-08-2016 05:31
  
  Rafael Frias, 23, was charged with first, third and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance; second-degree criminal possession of a weapon; and unlawful possession of marijuana.
  
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• 2 teammates of Ryan Lochte removed from flight leaving Brazil amid robbery probe

  18-08-2016 03:57
  
  USOC spokesman Patrick Sandusky said Wednesday night that "Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz were removed from their flight to the United States by Brazilian authorities
  
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• Brother: McCarthy Manor homicide victim was concerned about son's mental state

  18-08-2016 03:32
  
  Police said Jamar Brown killed his mother at about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in her apartment at McCarthy Manor, 501 S. Crouse Ave., Syracuse.
  
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• Critic's Notebook: Arthur Hiller, Hollywood Utility Player

  18-08-2016 03:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Though he was never a critic's darling, the director of 'Love Story' and 'The Out of Towners' was a flexible craftsman, bringing out the best in writers and actors he collaborated with.read more
  
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• Toronto Film Festival Will Screen Nate Parker's 'Birth of a Nation' Despite College Rape Trial Fallout

  18-08-2016 02:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  "We will present the film as planned," fest organizers said Wednesday, a day after Parker's rape accuser was revealed to have died in 2012. read more
  
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• Amy Schumer Condemns Former Writer Over Rape Comments: "His Words Are Not Mine"

  18-08-2016 02:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  "Kurt does not work for me. He is not a writer on my show. Please stop asking me about it. His words are not mine," tweeted the comedian on Wednesday.read more
  
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• Box-Office Preview: 'Ben-Hur' Praying for Close Chariot Race With 'Suicide Squad'

  18-08-2016 00:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, along with numerous church leaders and faith-leaning veterans groups, are hosting special screenings for 'Ben-Hur' across the country in a push to attract devout moviegoers; director Todd Phillips' 'War Dogs' and Focus Features' animated 'Kubo and the Two Strings' also open as summer winds down.read more
  
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• Longtime president of Hobart and William Smith Colleges plans to step down

  18-08-2016 00:37
  
  Mark D. Gearan plans to take a position at Harvard University as 'president in residence' where he will focus on issues facing higher education.
  
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• Mayor ends overtime practice for Oswego firefighters as department seeks to save jobs

  18-08-2016 00:10
  
  Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow has signed an executive order to end the Oswego Fire Department's overtime practice that he said pads senior firefighters' salaries and violates the collective bargaining agreement between the city and the firefighter's union.
  
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• Rep. John Katko weighs in Syracuse lead paint federal funding issue

  18-08-2016 00:09
  
  Syracuse, N.Y.-- Rep. John Katko spoke with the Syracuse Media Group editorial board about the $2.9 Million federal funding grant proposal rejection and Mayor Stephanie Miner's criticism of his attention to addressing more of Syracuse's needs forfederal support....
  
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