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• Onondaga County Legislature approves 11 employee layoffs

  07-11-2016 23:55
  
  The legislature approved the layoffs by a 10-7 margin after nearly four hours of closed-door negotiations.
  
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• John Katko, Colleen Deacon appeal directly to voters on eve of Election Day

  07-11-2016 23:48
  
  Candidates travel across the four-county 24th Congressional District to rally supporters in get-out-the-vote effort.
  
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• Perfect casting! This 'Goonies' star is joining Season 2 of 'Stranger Things'

  07-11-2016 23:44 via today.com
  
  When "Stranger Things" debuted last July, critics (and fans!) immediately noted the stylistic similarities between the sci-fi thriller series, which is set in 1983, and "The Goonies."
  
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• See photos of the scene from the wrong-way Rt. 481 crash that killed 3

  07-11-2016 23:09
  
  Driver going the wrong way on Rt. 481Southcrashed into two cars, killing himself and two other people and injuring others.on Monday.
  
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• Tax preparer admits filing 27 returns with fake information on clients

  07-11-2016 22:52
  
  Donald Grant of Binghamton admits filing false tax returns for 13 clients, resulting in them collecting $100,000 in undeserved refunds.
  
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• Union president: Police have a PR problem, not a use of force problem

  07-11-2016 22:34
  
  Jeff Piedmonte responds to a letter from Khalid Bey suggesting a repeal of use of force policies
  
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• Final polls: Clinton leads Trump by slim margin heading into Election Day

  07-11-2016 22:28
  
  A series of new polls shows Hillary Clinton with a narrow lead nationally, while battleground states Florida and North Carolina remain a tossup.
  
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• 'Doctor Strange's' Box-Office Bonanza: How an Obscure Superhero Won Big

  07-11-2016 22:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Marvel Studios movie opened well ahead of expectations, making a sequel almost a foregone conclusion.read more
  
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• 2016 Elections: How Onondaga County protects votes from hackers

  07-11-2016 22:06
  
  Step by Step: See how votes are cast and counted
  
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• Northbound lanes on Route 481 in Oswego County open again after fatal crash

  07-11-2016 21:53
  
  Authorities have opened the northbound lanes along Route 481 in Oswego County.
  
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• All lanes of Route 481 in Oswego County now open after fatal crash

  07-11-2016 21:53
  
  Authorities have opened the northbound lanes along Route 481 in Oswego County.
  
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• 'Wonder Years' reunion! Fred Savage and co-star are still the cutest

  07-11-2016 21:46 via today.com
  
  Fred Savage and his old co-star Josh Saviano took in a New York Rangers game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night.
  
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• Driver traveled 7 miles the wrong way on Rt. 481 South before fatal crash that killed 3

  07-11-2016 21:40
  
  The driver was driving on Rt. 481 North when he crossed the median into the southbound lanes in Clay. He continued into Oswego County where his vehicle crashed into two other vehicles.
  
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• 8 facts about wrong-way drivers

  07-11-2016 21:35
  
  About 360 people a year die in a crash involving a vehicle going the wrong way, according to the federal government.
  
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• Why might NY pay $35M to nuclear plant? None of your business, state says

  07-11-2016 21:31
  
  New York Power Authority refuses to disclose details of its agreement to back the sale ofFitzPatrick nuclear plant.
  
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• Syracuse veterans' post reported burglarized; police searching for suspect

  07-11-2016 21:16
  
  The Syracuse Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a burglary suspect.
  
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• Turning Stone to limit smokers to mini-casino; casino, hotel to get $20 million upgrade

  07-11-2016 21:00
  
  The Oneida Indian Nation is renovating its Turning Stone Resort Casino gaming floor, Tower Hotel and Food Hall.
  
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• 'Big Bang Theory' Sheldon Prequel Series in the Works at CBS

  07-11-2016 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Co-creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady as well as showrunner Steve Molaro will oversee the project.read more
  
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• A look back at the funniest, most awkward moments of Campaign 2016

  07-11-2016 20:54 via today.com
  
  Electing a president is undoubtedly serious business. But that doesn't mean there weren't plenty of goofy moments along the campaign trial.
  
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• Police:Camillus victim had disconnected gas line to furnace prior to blast

  07-11-2016 20:39
  
  Camillus police continue to investigate the explosion of a house at 224 Wynnfield Drive.
  
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• Police: Victim of Camillus had disconnected gas line to furnace prior to blast

  07-11-2016 20:39
  
  Camillus police continue to investigate the explosion of a house at 224 Wynnfield Drive.
  
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• Police: Camillus victim had disconnected gas line to furnace prior to blast

  07-11-2016 20:39
  
  Camillus police continue to investigate the explosion of a house at 224 Wynnfield Drive.
  
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• STARPOWER: Peace, art fills extended learning day in one Syracuse school (video)

  07-11-2016 20:26
  
  Peaceful Schools brings peace-based enrichment arts program into HW Smith School to fill extended learning day.
  
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• Man guilty of raping woman he met at Armory Square bar, faces 25 years in prison

  07-11-2016 20:23
  
  Aleksey Shevchenko was found guilty by a judge of first-degree rape.
  
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• Man guilty of raping woman he met at Armory Sq. bar, faces up to 25 years in prison

  07-11-2016 20:23
  
  Aleksey Shevchenko was found guilty by a judge of first-degree rape.
  
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• Syracuse council bans discrimination against housing voucher recipients

  07-11-2016 20:17
  
  City lawmakers banned "source of income" discrimination Monday
  
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• Celebrities vote! See their best photos

  07-11-2016 20:17 via today.com
  
  Election Day is almost here, and just like us, celebrities are heading to the polls to do their civic duty.
  
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• So, You're a Celebrity Who Wants to Move to Canada...

  07-11-2016 20:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Hollywood Reporter suggests 10 Canadian destinations to 10 famous people who have pledged to move north should Donald Trump win the election. read more
  
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• Toys R Us to open for 30 straight hours starting on Thanksgiving

  07-11-2016 20:02
  
  The retailer will open on the holiday at the same time as last year.
  
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• 'I'm with Her' pins, 'Make America Great Again' hats: What you can't wear to the polls

  07-11-2016 19:17
  
  Any paraphernalia that promotes a cause or a candidate is not allowed inside of a polling place, according to an election commissioner in Onondaga County.
  
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• 3 dead on Rt. 481 after elderly wrong-way driver plows into oncoming traffic

  07-11-2016 19:12
  
  The wrong-way driver and two in an oncoming vehicle were killed.
  
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• Today's obituaries: Justin 'Jay' Conover worked at Elmcrest Children's Center

  07-11-2016 19:11
  
  Conover, 43, graduated from Liverpool High School in 1992 and worked for Onondaga County's Division for Youth.
  
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• National Grid: Resident was working on furnace prior to Camillus house explosion

  07-11-2016 19:01
  
  The Sunday night explosion destroyed the home at 224 Wynnfield Drive.
  
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• It's Official: 'John Wick' Director David Leitch to Helm 'Deadpool 2'

  07-11-2016 18:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Director Tim Miller exited the sequel last month.read more
  
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• Jennifer Aniston rejects being 'whittled down to a sad, childless human'

  07-11-2016 18:56 via today.com
  
  After years of public scrutiny about everything she's done — or hasn't done — the former "Friends" star has had enough.
  
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• Bad crash closes all of Route 481 in Oswego County

  07-11-2016 18:49
  
  Route 481 in Oswego County has been closed due to a two or three vehicle crash.
  
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• Why so many unopposed state lawmakers? One reason: Redistricting makes safe seats

  07-11-2016 18:35
  
  In the Assembly, 28 candidates in Upstate districts have no opponent in this year's election.
  
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• Bad crash closes southbound Route 481 in Oswego County

  07-11-2016 18:09
  
  The state Department of Transportation estimates highway will be closed at least four hours.
  
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• Accident in Oswego County closes southbound lanes on portion of Route 481

  07-11-2016 18:09
  
  The Department of Transportation has announced lane closures along Route 481 in Oswego County.
  
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• 'Moana': Film Review

  07-11-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Boosted by songs co-written by 'Hamilton' sensation Lin-Manuel Miranda, 'Moana,' the colorful Polynesian animated excursion from Disney, features voice work from Dwayne Johnson and young newcomer Auli'i Cravalho. read more
  
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• East Area Family YMCA in Fayetteville to open part of building after small fire

  07-11-2016 17:56
  
  The East Area Family YMCA in Fayetteville will open the front of the building at noon after a small fire closed the fitness center this morning.
  
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• Mary Lane Haskell talks about new Dolly Parton Christmas show

  07-11-2016 17:35 via today.com
  
  Actress Mary Lane Haskell portrays Dolly Parton's childhood schoolteacher in "Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love," the sequel to "Coat of Many Colors," a hit last holiday season. The actress tells Kathie Lee and Hoda that Dolly herself makes a cameo appearance in the movie.
  
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• Minnesota woman missing for 2 months; NYS police find her car abandoned in Upstate NY

  07-11-2016 17:02
  
  A Minnesota woman's family reported her missing in September. New York State police recently found her car abandoned in Upstate New York.
  
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• The athletes have fire, axes, saws: ESF, 8 others battle in lumberjack games (photos)

  07-11-2016 16:25
  
  At the annual East Coast Lumberjack Roundup in Syracuse, the competition is in logging.
  
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• Former Pop Warner treasurer slowly paying back $54K, but will he avoid jail?

  07-11-2016 16:16
  
  Preston Fagan is accused of felony grand larceny in thefts from Pop Warner.
  
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• Today's obituaries: Claude John Incaudo retired as CEO of Penn Traffic Co.

  07-11-2016 16:11
  
  Incaudo, 83, also served as president of P&C Food Markets and was very active in his community.
  
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• Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell reunite 22 years later (and still look amazing)

  07-11-2016 15:54 via today.com
  
  It's been over two decades since these two teamed up for one our favorite rom-coms, "Four Weddings and a Funeral," and they're both as lovely as ever.
  
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• Why it's a pain to vote in New York

  07-11-2016 15:38
  
  Some votersmight relish the bustle of election day in New York State, but it isn't exactly rocking the vote.
  
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• Shannen Doherty: Cancer has 'made me a better human being'

  07-11-2016 15:18 via today.com
  
  The actress accepted the American Cancer Society's honor, and said, "I'm feeling ridiculously lucky and very blessed."
  
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• Chris Hemsworth cuddles with son on playground in adorable new photo

  07-11-2016 15:17 via today.com
  
  Whenever we see Thor with his little ones, we think he's a whole other kind of superhero.
  
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