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• Weekend Box Office: 'Fantastic Beasts' Heads for $75M-Plus Opening After $29.7M Friday

  17-11-2016 23:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Elsewhere, Ang Lee's 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk' and boxing biopic 'Bleed for this' are bombing. read more
  
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• After 25 years without a country, refugee can call U.S. home; 35 become U.S. citizens

  17-11-2016 23:20
  
  Thirty-five people from 23 countries became U.S. citizens in a naturalization ceremony held at OCC.
  
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• Oneida County man charged with having sexual contact with girls younger than 11

  17-11-2016 22:32
  
  The investigation is continuing and more charges are pending, police said.
  
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• Why Sarah Jessica Parker wishes she could give birth to her son again

  17-11-2016 22:02 via today.com
  
  Sarah Jessica Parker, the mom of 3, opens up about how she would gladly relive the day she gave birth to her oldest son.
  
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• Here's what Ashton Kutcher wanted to name son — but it 'didn't fly' with Mila

  17-11-2016 21:56 via today.com
  
  Ashton Kutcher had a name picked out for his son but, unfortunately for him, the name "didn't fly" with his pregnant wife, Mila Kunis.
  
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• In New York, even the governor needs a lobbyist

  17-11-2016 21:50
  
  The Mario Cuomo Campaign for Economic Justice was the third-biggest spender on lobbyists in 2016.
  
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• Man who shoved autistic runner Chase Coleman pleads guilty to misdemeanor

  17-11-2016 21:40
  
  Martin MacDonald pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child.
  
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• Former deli owner to open new cafe in Chittenango

  17-11-2016 21:39
  
  The restaurant will have seating for 30 diners.
  
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• SUNY Oswego opens pantry to help students in need

  17-11-2016 21:35
  
  The Students Helping Oz Peers project opened its pantry last month to provide students in need with food, clothing and toiletries.
  
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• New York, Syracuse add jobs over the year in October

  17-11-2016 21:28
  
  The state lost 6,200 jobs between September and October.
  
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• State board rules for Cor in company's latest fight with city of Syracuse

  17-11-2016 20:35
  
  Board says city should not have denied Cor a permit to build a retail and apartment building at the Syracuse Inner Harbor.
  
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• 'She gave life to others': CNY mom remembers baby who died; father charged

  17-11-2016 20:30
  
  After Faith Wilson died, her family donated her organs to help save other children.
  
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• Community group reimagines that awkward five-way intersection at Leavenworth Circle

  17-11-2016 20:19
  
  The proposal would re-think a former grand park on the Near Westside
  
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• Driver charged after reaching speeds of 208 mph during chase in Oklahoma

  17-11-2016 19:56
  
  The 19-year-old driver faces multiple charges.
  
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• Driver charged after reaching speed of 208 mph during chase in Oklahoma

  17-11-2016 19:56
  
  The 19-year-old driver faces multiple charges.
  
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• Barbra Streisand shows off her legs on cover of W, talks first big crush

  17-11-2016 19:56 via today.com
  
  Barbra Streisand appears on the cover of the latest issues of W magazine in a blouse, tie — and not much else.
  
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• Syracuse police OT balloons to $13M, cost to city doubled since 2012

  17-11-2016 18:56
  
  A report from the city auditor recommends curbing a four-hour OT rule
  
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• Trump meeting with Japan's prime minister, possible Cabinet choices

  17-11-2016 18:51
  
  Campaign manager Kellyanne Conway said she expected initial announcements of Cabinet choices to come "either before or after Thanksgiving."
  
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• OCC's annual 'Spirit of the Harvest' festival celebrates Haudenosaunee culture

  17-11-2016 18:47
  
  The festival will feature Native American artists selling and showing their artwork.
  
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• Oswego County was biggest flipper in Upstate NY from Obama 2012 to Trump 2016 (map)

  17-11-2016 18:31
  
  See where else Trump did better than Romney
  
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• A third of Central New York teens are bullied online, report says

  17-11-2016 18:20
  
  Teens in Central New York are bullied online for their appearance, sexual orientation, clothes, athleticism or disabilities, a recent report found.
  
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• Prosecutor: No reasonable officer would have killed Castile

  17-11-2016 18:14
  
  On Wednesday, an officer was charged with second-degree manslaughter in Castile's death following an investigation by prosecutors.
  
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• Sterling K. Brown of 'This Is Us': Emmy for 'People v. O. J.' was out-of-body experience

  17-11-2016 18:04 via today.com
  
  Actor Sterling K. Brown, currently starring in the critically acclaimed drama series "This Is Us," won an Emmy for "The People v. O. J. Simpson." He tells Kathie Lee and Hoda that Emmy night was life-changing.
  
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• Colin Quinn talks about Amy Schumer, Netflix special 'The New York Story'

  17-11-2016 18:03 via today.com
  
  Comedian Colin Quinn, former Weekend Update anchor on "Saturday Night Live," has a new stand-up comedy special called "The New York Story." He also worked with Amy Schumer on "Trainwreck" and tells Kathie Lee and Hoda a funny story about a tabloid report he recently read about her, which turned out to be true.
  
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• Say 'bye' to judge-elect Matt Doran for 6 months; say 'hi' to evening court for now

  17-11-2016 17:51
  
  Judges-elect Matthew Doran and Stephen Dougherty will take different paths to assume their positions on Onondaga County Court.
  
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• 'Gilmore Girls' cast reflects on 'tension' between Lorelai and Luke

  17-11-2016 17:51 via today.com
  
  "Gilmore Girls" fans are already jazzed for the return of the beloved series, and now People and Entertainment weekly have paired up for a delightful chat with the cast.
  
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• CountryMax opens Lysander store; grand opening celebration set for December

  17-11-2016 17:50
  
  The Baldwinsville CountryMax store is now open on state Route 31 in the town of Lysander.
  
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• NY regulators approve FitzPatrick nuclear plant sale

  17-11-2016 17:22
  
  The deal still faces federal review.
  
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• Just sold! Peek inside the Palm Springs pad that Bob Hope once called home

  17-11-2016 16:54 via today.com
  
  See inside the amazing California home that was once owned by entertainment legend Bob Hope.
  
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• Restaurant inspections by the Onondaga County Health Department Oct. 30 to Nov. 5

  17-11-2016 16:50
  
  Restaurant inspections from October 30 to November 5
  
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• Upstate NY man dies in freak accident involving lawn mower, dog leash and post

  17-11-2016 16:17
  
  The man who died in the St. Lawrence County accident was 62 years old.
  
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• First snowy day of the year 'substantially more dangerous' for drivers: study

  17-11-2016 16:06
  
  Elderly drivers had a higher fatality rate
  
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• 'I need help': Actress Shelley Duvall reveals struggle with mental illness

  17-11-2016 15:58 via today.com
  
  "The Shining" actress reveals her battle with mental illness in a new interview with "Dr. Phil."
  
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• Happily never after? 'Bachelor' Ben calls off wedding to Lauren

  17-11-2016 15:51 via today.com
  
  Well, now we know why the show title, "Ben and Lauren: Happily Ever After?" had a question mark.
  
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• After stranger shot horse dead, CNY woman struggles with loss of her 'best friend'

  17-11-2016 15:43
  
  Jak, a registered quarterhorse who Paige Pavlot rode in competitions, was shot and killed a few days after Christmas 2015 in what police describe as a "random and cowardly act of violence."
  
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• Both sides demonstrate ahead of NY vote on FitzPatrick nuclear plant sale

  17-11-2016 15:35
  
  The state Public Service Commission will discuss the sale today.
  
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• Take last look at Howard Johnson's on Carrier Circle before wrecking ball arrives (photos)

  17-11-2016 15:31
  
  Photos and video take you inside long-abandoned motor lodge and restaurant, which still have their iconic orange roofs.
  
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• Today's obituaries: Peggy Sue Larca was a nail technician

  17-11-2016 15:11
  
  Larca, 48, most recently worked at Richard Ferric Hair Salon and Nails in Liverpool.
  
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• Robert Wagner reflects on loss of Natalie Wood: 'I thought my life was over'

  17-11-2016 14:58 via today.com
  
  The classic Hollywood couple was torn apart when Wood mysteriously died in a drowning accident in 1981.
  
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• Marion Cotillard on shooting down Brad Pitt rumors, 'awkward' love scenes

  17-11-2016 14:29 via today.com
  
  Marion Cotillard said she didn't take it "personally" when rumors began to fly about her relationship with co-star Brad Pitt on the set of the WWII drama "Allied."
  
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• Black Friday 2016: When do the malls open on Thanksgiving?

  17-11-2016 14:24
  
  Two local mall are closed, two open on Thanksgiving.
  
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• Throwback Thursday: Teens burn temple for thinking its name was 'Go bin Laden'

  17-11-2016 14:00
  
  Teenagers set fire to a temple in Palermo, mistakenly believing it supported terrorists.
  
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• Saturday and Sunday will have vastly different weather for Central New York

  17-11-2016 13:57
  
  Saturday will feature sunny skies and well above normal temperatures before cold and snow settle in for Sunday.
  
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• Pay up or else: 2 teens charged after extorting money

  17-11-2016 13:34
  
  Deputies said the pair were charged after extorting money from a victim, who believed they would harm her boyfriend if she didn't pay them.
  
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• Cuomo: Want Uber in Upstate NY? Call your lawmaker

  17-11-2016 13:27
  
  The Democratic governor told reporters this week that it will take public pressure to get lawmakers to support Uber's expansion plan.
  
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• Today's obituaries: Katie Lynn Estes was attending Onondaga Community College for nursing

  17-11-2016 11:44
  
  Estes, 34, graduated from Manlius Pebble Hill School and lived in Chittenango.
  
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• Powerball winning numbers: Did you win Wednesday's $294.2 million jackpot?

  17-11-2016 05:00
  
  Here are the winning numbers in Wednesday's Powerball drawing.
  
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• Police: Man shot in head on East Side of Syracuse; no suspects

  17-11-2016 04:12
  
  At 8:05 p.m. Wednesday officers were called to the 1700 block of East Fayette Street, at the corner of East Fayette Street and Columbus Avenue, for a report of a shooting.
  
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• Twitter suspends accounts of several prominent members of 'alt-right' movement

  17-11-2016 03:58
  
  Twitter declined comment, but noted that its policies forbid violent threats, hate speech or harassment and promise to take action against violators
  
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• Oswego teacher found not guilty of harassing, endangering student

  17-11-2016 03:48
  
  Sean M. Fitzgerald, of Baldwinsville, was acquitted by a jury Wednesday of harassment and endangering the welfare of a child
  
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