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• Update: Crash cleared on I-690 west in Syracuse

  10-05-2017 23:45
  
  A crash occurred around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday on I-690 west near Exit 15-Midler Avenue, the state Department of Transportation.
  
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• Betsy DeVos booed during speech at historically black university (video)

  10-05-2017 23:44
  
  In her keynote, DeVos repeatedly praised the school's founder, Mary McLeod Bethune, as someone who "refused to accept systemic and repulsive racism"
  
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• Syracuse mayoral candidate Perez Williams touts her ties to Cuomo, Mahoney

  10-05-2017 23:31
  
  The candidate drew a sharp contrast between herself and Mayor Stephanie Miner.
  
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• See pregnant Beyonce rock a formfitting black dress (and sassy fedora!)

  10-05-2017 23:27 via today.com
  
  The 35-year-old singer, who's expecting twins with husband Jay Z, continues to wow fans with her chic maternity style.
  
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• 'Bricktown' conspiracy charges could put 4 in prison longer than they've been alive

  10-05-2017 22:55
  
  The four were charged in a wide-sweeping central New York drug bust by the attorney general's office last month.
  
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• 214 Syracuse graduates to be recognized at Hillside Work-Scholarship celebration

  10-05-2017 22:34
  
  The soon-to-be graduates have completed high school with the help of the Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection, despite challenges that put them at risk of dropping out earlier in school.
  
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• Suspect stabs teen in back during fight, Syracuse police say

  10-05-2017 22:32
  
  Officers were called at 1:53 p.m. Wednesday to the 800 block of Highland Street for a report of a stabbing.
  
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• Tupper Lake couple dead after apparent murder-suicide, state police say

  10-05-2017 22:26
  
  The couple had two children together, though they weren't around at the time, according to state police.
  
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• Police: Reports of stabbing, large fight at West Genesee High School not true

  10-05-2017 22:05
  
  Officers were called at 2:12 p.m. Wednesday to the high school at 5201 W. Genesee St. in the town of Camillus for a report of a fight, said Lt. Daniel Burlingame.
  
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• Rep. Claudia Tenney stands by Trump on Comey firing

  10-05-2017 21:49
  
  Tenney says she would support independent probe if Congress finds reason to continue Trump-Russia investigation.
  
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• What turtle toenails tell us about Onondaga Lake's toxic legacy of mercury

  10-05-2017 21:45
  
  Onondaga Lake's snapping turtles have highest level of mercury in New York
  
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• Flooding near Rochester threatens Lake Ontario coastline homes (video)

  10-05-2017 21:31
  
  Greece, N.Y.-- Property owners along the Lake Ontario coastline wring their hands praying for flood waters to recede before anymore weather systems come in that could drive historic lake levels past the point of damaging homes. Video taken overhead shows flood...
  
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• Meet the dams that control the fate of Lake Ontario and Montreal

  10-05-2017 21:23
  
  Lower the lake an inch, raise the river by nearly a foot
  
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• NY now accepting applications for self-driving car tests on state roads

  10-05-2017 21:11
  
  The state budget passed in April allows the vehicles to be tested in the state, but only after companies have been approved.
  
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• Syracuse police investigate North Side stabbing

  10-05-2017 20:48
  
  The victim's injuries do not appear life-threatening, police say.
  
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• Thanks to Syracuse's smallest party, Ben Walsh will be on the ballot for mayor

  10-05-2017 20:30
  
  The Reform Party is the smallest of 9 recognized parties in Syracuse
  
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• Man kills self in Florida; leaves note saying he killed wife who had Alzheimer's

  10-05-2017 20:25
  
  Authorities are still investigating the incident.
  
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• Officer saw CNY school bus swerving, nearly hitting other vehicle, court papers say

  10-05-2017 20:15
  
  Court papers reveal bus driver was swaying, slurring words when confronted by police.Asked if she had consumed any alcoholic beverages,police said she said:"No, I am real tired, that's all."'
  
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• Questions about 'free tuition'? State officials to hold CNY info sessions

  10-05-2017 20:10
  
  There are three more sessions in Central New York between Thursday, May 18 and Monday, May 22.
  
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• Due to damage, investigators can't find cause of Pompey barn fire that killed animals

  10-05-2017 20:03
  
  Chickens, goats and rabbits died in the fire that razed a Samp Road barn.
  
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• Critic's Notebook: The Peak TV Bubble Hasn't Burst, But It's Leaking

  10-05-2017 19:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As Netflix, Amazon and Hulu continue to dominate, the quantity of new scripted content from the second tier of cable networks is likely to decline.read more
  
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• Trump hosts Russian foreign minister, envoy at White House

  10-05-2017 19:42
  
  Earlier Wednesday, Lavrov met with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
  
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• Comey sought more Russia resources before firing, sources say

  10-05-2017 19:24
  
  The officials said Comey met last week with Rod Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general, to make the request.
  
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• Geddes town councilor resigns, urges board to cut its members

  10-05-2017 19:23
  
  Councilor Jim Jerome resigned at Tuesday's board meeting.
  
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• College graduates with these 20 majors are the most, least underemployed

  10-05-2017 19:16
  
  Search underemployment rate, median salaries for more than 70 majors
  
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• What is the International Joint Commission doing about Lake Ontario's flooding?

  10-05-2017 19:00
  
  And could it have done anything sooner?
  
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• Michael Parks, Film and TV Character Actor, Dies at 77

  10-05-2017 18:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The 'Twin Peaks' and 'Kill Bill' star worked with filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez and Kevin Smith. read more
  
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• Trump defends Comey firing, says both parties will thank him

  10-05-2017 17:29
  
  The abrupt firing of Comey threw into question the future of the FBI's investigation into the Trump campaign's possible connections to Russia.
  
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• 'Seal hands' no more! See Nicole Kidman clap like a real person on 'Ellen'

  10-05-2017 16:37 via today.com
  
  The actress visited "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Tuesday and explained what was really behind her unique approach to applause.
  
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• Flashback: Submarine, and Cicero native, finish around-the-world voyage

  10-05-2017 16:31
  
  The U.S.S. Triton finished the world's first submerged circumnavigation on May 10, 1960.
  
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• 'Nugget Boy' admits he's scared of tangling with Ellen: 'I gotta watch my back'

  10-05-2017 15:58 via today.com
  
  Nevada teen Carter Wilkerson, whose chicken nuggets-related tweet to Wendy's became the most retweeted of all time, says "it's absolutely insane."
  
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• Lake Ontario flooding: Governor announces more emergency measures

  10-05-2017 15:55
  
  Residents getting assistance with insurance claims, help sought from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state's flood assistance hotline providing latest information and help.
  
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• State Sen. Valesky got $15,000 perk despite not being committee chair: Report

  10-05-2017 15:44
  
  Several Independent Democratic Conference members got payments as vice-chairs of their committees, even though state law is murky on the topic.
  
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• Lake Ontario deluge: 4 trillion gallons of rain have poured in since April 1

  10-05-2017 15:38
  
  Rainfall has been twice as high as normal
  
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• CNY teen rescues woman in fast-moving creek: 'He kept me alive - I would have drowned'

  10-05-2017 15:14
  
  The 63-year-old woman who was rescued said she feared for her life.
  
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• Johnny Depp: A Star in Crisis and the Insane Story of His "Missing" Millions

  10-05-2017 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  What happened to $650 million? An explosive legal battle between one of Hollywood's best-paid actors and the business managers he fired has laid bare tumultuous finances, outrageous spending and troubling behavior on Disney's new 'Pirates' movie in a case that could even change how the industry does business.read more
  
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• Jessica Chastain: "I Was Born as an Actress" at Cannes

  10-05-2017 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As the world's biggest, glitziest film event celebrates its 70th birthday, French screen icon Isabelle Huppert and current jury member Chastain discuss their mutual love of the festival.read more
  
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• 2017 New York state farmers markets: Location, hours, more for nearly 600 markets (map)

  10-05-2017 15:00
  
  Find farmers markets near you.
  
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• Kate Gosselin shares a sweet — and tiny! — memento from sextuplets' birth

  10-05-2017 14:46 via today.com
  
  Kate Gosselin's six youngest children are now teens, and the "Kate Plus 8" star is celebrating with a keepsake from their early days.
  
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• Broadway legend Patti LuPone slams Madonna: 'She's a movie killer'

  10-05-2017 14:43 via today.com
  
  The woman who originated the title role of "Evita" on Broadway did not hold back about the Material Girl on "Watch What Happens Live."
  
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• More apartments proposed for historic downtown Syracuse building

  10-05-2017 14:33
  
  Developer Mark Congel proposes six-story addition to the Amos Building overlooking Clinton Square.
  
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• 7 things to know about how Syracuse Democrats will pick their mayoral candidate

  10-05-2017 14:33
  
  Democrats meet this weekend to make endorsements
  
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• Teens accused of taking stolen car on joyride in Syracuse, leading officers on chase

  10-05-2017 14:29
  
  The theft and car chase happened early Monday morning.
  
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• How can Democrats in suburbs, Washington D.C. help choose party's pick for Syracuse mayor?

  10-05-2017 14:19
  
  Loopholes in election law allow people outside the city to be committee members
  
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• Today's obituaries: Joseph Simonetta was a Town of DeWitt councilman 21 years

  10-05-2017 12:48
  
  Simonetta, 81, graduated from Eastwood High School and Syracuse University.
  
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• Comey firing sparks fears about Russia probe, calls for independent investigation

  10-05-2017 04:07
  
  Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz, said he was "disappointed" in Trump's decision and repeated his call for a special congressional committee to probe the matter.
  
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• Geddes woman charged after driving drunk, crashing with 2 children in car, deputies say

  10-05-2017 01:52
  
  Officers said she was headed east on Lamson Road in Lysander when she crashed into a ditch.
  
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• James Keib named executive director of FOCUS Greater Syracuse

  10-05-2017 00:42
  
  He will succeed Chuckie Holstein, who recently retired after leading the organization for nearly 20 years.
  
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• It's a boy! Zooey Deschanel welcomes baby No. 2

  10-05-2017 00:19 via today.com
  
  The "New Girl" actress and her husband welcomed their son, Charlie Wolf, last week.
  
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