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• Ivanka Trump tells execs at White House: Syracuse tech students an inspiration

  19-07-2018 23:52
  
  Graduates of Syracuse's Institute of Technology at Central High School join President Trump as he signs executive order to boost job training.
  
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• Robin Williams' daughter opens up about pain she experiences this time of year

  19-07-2018 23:36 via today.com
  "These weeks are the hardest for me," Zelda Williams wrote in an emotional note to her dad's fans.
  
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• Style flashback! See what Fran Drescher thinks of her most memorable looks

  19-07-2018 22:30 via today.com
  She had some pretty spectacular outfits.
  
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• Bye-bye, ponytail! Ariana Grande has a new lavender 'do now

  19-07-2018 21:53 via today.com
  New man, new 'do!
  
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• 51 rid themselves of non-criminal city warrants; 2 more chances coming up

  19-07-2018 21:42
  
  The program is aimed at clearing city warrants for minor infractions.
  
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• Onondaga County indictments: 56 people indicted in past month

  19-07-2018 21:09
  
  Indictments released from June 15 to July 16, 2018.
  
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• Barclay Damon law firm acquiring Menter, Rudin & Trivelpiece

  19-07-2018 21:08
  
  Barclay Damon expands its services in bankruptcy cases with the acquisition.
  
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• Liverpool contractor accused of stealing $45,000 from Canandaigua homeowner

  19-07-2018 21:02
  
  David T. Michel Jr., 22, was charged with third-degree grand larceny, state police said.
  
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• Lawyers 'fine tuning' plea for middle school principal in Craigslist child sex case

  19-07-2018 20:24
  
  Mark Trabucco, of Clay, was principal of a middle school in Boonville when the incident occurred, sheriff's deputies said.
  
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• Kylie Jenner reignites parenting debate after piercing baby Stormi’s ears

  19-07-2018 19:57 via today.com
  Her fans debate: Is it OK to pierce an infant's ears?
  
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• J.Lo's new movie trailer is here — with Milo Ventimiglia as her love interest!

  19-07-2018 19:56 via today.com
  The stars play a couple in the upcoming comedy "Second Act."
  
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• Police: Unclear if boy thrown from car on I-690 in Syracuse was 'secured' in car seat

  19-07-2018 19:43
  
  Investigators are working to determine how the toddler was thrown from the car.
  
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• Fayetteville library director resigns

  19-07-2018 19:39
  
  Sue Considine worked for the library for 17 years.
  
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• Festival to celebrate Haudenosaunee culture through music, food and dance (video)

  19-07-2018 19:17
  
  Stage of Nations ECOfest will be held July 27 and 28, in conjunction with Syracuse ArtsWeek, in Hanover Square.
  
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• Restaurant inspections by the Onondaga County Health Department from July 1 to 7

  19-07-2018 19:16
  
  Restaurant inspections from July 1 to 7
  
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• Walsh: Railroad bridge inspections 'woefully inadequate,' unreliable

  19-07-2018 19:13
  
  Walsh is asking train traffic to remain halted until the railroad's owner provides more info
  
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• Following partial bridge collapse, 'Sandwich Saturday' will move to a new spot

  19-07-2018 18:46
  
  The "Mission District" bridge, which partially collapsed earlier this month, was where Al-amin Muhammad's "Sandwich Saturday" began.
  
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• Meet Aston Merrygold, Elvis Duran’s Artist of the Month

  19-07-2018 18:43 via today.com
  British singer-songwriter Aston Merrygold has come all the way from England to perform his hit single "Get Stupid" live on TODAY. He even busts a few moves while singing! Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb also take a moment to congratulate Elvis Duran on his surprise engagement.
  
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• Plowz & Mowz raises $5M, to double Syracuse workforce in move downtown

  19-07-2018 18:40
  
  Company says new round of funding will allow it to expand into new markets, hire 30 more workers.
  
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• How a Ukrainian moth could help Upstate NY's beleaguered monarch butterflies

  19-07-2018 18:29
  
  The moth eats a plant that competes with the monarch's sole food source.
  
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• Onondaga County No. 2 prosecutor gives judge 'different perspective' on Joe Percoco

  19-07-2018 18:11
  
  First Chief ADA Domenic "Rick" Trunfio wrote to U.S. District Court Judge Valerie Caproni, saying he wanted to offer a personal perspective on Percoco to consider when she sentences him.
  
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• Even Cher — yes, Cher! — got nervous on 'Mamma Mia' set, Pierce Brosnan says

  19-07-2018 17:45 via today.com
  Next time you suffer with a bout of nervousness before a big job, take heart! Even living legends get the butterflies.
  
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• Ivanka Trump asks Syracuse teen to share success story at White House (video)

  19-07-2018 17:24
  
  Robert Felder, 18, joins Ivanka Trump outside of the West Wing for a live interview on CNBC.
  
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• Surprising ways to use baking soda for cleaning, grooming and more

  19-07-2018 17:21 via today.com
  Suzy Scherr, author of "The Baking Soda Companion," drops by to share some clever cleaning and beauty tips for this kitchen staple. From making crispy potatoes to scrubbing a cutting board - there's so much baking soda can do!
  
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• Dylan Dreyer and son Calvin test some of the most fun summer toys for kids

  19-07-2018 17:20 via today.com
  TODAY's Dylan Dreyer checked out some of the season's hottest toys for kids with an expert toy-tester: her toddler son, Calvin. They check out origami boats, dolls and a Harry Potter mystery flying snitch.
  
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• ‘She looks like our sister, not our mom’: Two ladies get Ambush Makeovers

  19-07-2018 17:19 via today.com
  Stylist Louis Licari and style expert Jill Martin head to the plaza to find two ladies deserving of an Ambush Makeover. They found Trish, a mom of six, and Christy, who was nominated by her sisters and gave them a beauty and style update. Both ladies and their families are thrilled with the results!
  
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• Police: CNY man grabs purses, wallets in one-man crime spree hitting 9 restaurants

  19-07-2018 17:14
  
  Police say in all he has been charged with crimes at 11 businesses in the Syracuse area.
  
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• Study finds that caffeine doesn’t help you lose weight

  19-07-2018 17:07 via today.com
  While Hoda Kotb says she thinks it's true that coffee makes you less hungry, new research from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says that caffeine doesn't help people lose weight.
  
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• Do you tell your partner about their flaws? Kathie Lee and Hoda answer

  19-07-2018 17:05 via today.com
  Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb weigh in on how long you should wait to tell your partner about their flaws, if at all. Hoda says she drops subtle hints, while Kathie Lee simply says that "they probably know." The ladies also say it's never OK to pop a partner's zit.
  
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• Prosecutors: Sentence former top Cuomo aide Percoco to more than 5 years in prison

  19-07-2018 16:43
  
  Prosecutors asked a Manhattan judge to send a message with the sentence saying that public corruption won't be tolerated.
  
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• 71-year-old Auburn man charged with sexually abusing girl

  19-07-2018 16:29
  
  The abuse happened repeatedly, police say.
  
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• Syracuse mailman saves trapped chipmunk (see the viral video)

  19-07-2018 16:25
  
  David Marrero noticed something wrapped around its neck while on his postal route.
  
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• Drought area expands in Upstate NY, but it probably won't last long

  19-07-2018 15:40
  
  Heavy rain is expected over the next week.
  
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• 'Clueless' is 23? As if! Take this quiz on the '90s teen comedy

  19-07-2018 15:35 via today.com
  When we realized the 23rd anniversary of "Clueless" was July 19, we were, like, totally buggin'.
  
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• Police: Wounded man says he was stabbed at Syracuse cookout

  19-07-2018 15:29
  
  The victim was not "forthcoming" with information, police say.
  
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• Steve Irwin's widow reveals he 'never thought he'd have a long life'

  19-07-2018 15:27 via today.com
  In an emotional and revealing new interview, Terri Irwin opened up about her late husband, "Crocodile Hunter" star Steve Irwin.
  
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• Today's obituaries: Gina-Renee Hayden worked for the Secret Service in Syracuse

  19-07-2018 14:22
  
  36-year-old was a graduate of MPH and Le Moyne College.
  
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• 3 CNY ice cream stands make new list of best in Upstate NY

  19-07-2018 13:20
  
  We all scream for the best ice cream in Upstate NY!
  
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• Weekend weather forecast uncertain but mostly favorable for Central New York

  19-07-2018 13:10
  
  The main uncertainty is whether or not it will rain Sunday morning.
  
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• Healing through writing: Author Sandra Marinella to speak at Skaneateles Library

  19-07-2018 12:06
  
  Sandra Marinella, author of "The Story You Need to Tell," has taught writing workshops to cancer patients, disabled veterans and other survivors of trauma.
  
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• Dr. Neulander juror: 'Livid' court overturned murder conviction over juror's texts

  19-07-2018 11:59
  
  Juror Derek LeClair said the texts never came up in the jury room and the juror wasn't pushing others toward guilt or innocence.
  
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• Syracuse sees another increase in 'spike' overdoses; cause unknown

  19-07-2018 08:18
  
  There have been 20 overdoses on Wednesday as of 2 p.m., according to AMR supervisor Nick Corbishley.
  
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• Protesters rally in solidarity with Confront Corruption vigil at federal building

  19-07-2018 05:30
  
  More than 70 protesters, including Democratic candidate for congress Dana Balter, rallied in front of the federal building.
  
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• Powerball numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Wednesday $110 million jackpot?

  19-07-2018 05:05
  
  Here are the winning numbers in Wednesday's Powerball lottery drawing.
  
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• Syracuse police: Child ejected from car, motorcyclist injured in I-690 crash

  19-07-2018 02:04
  
  The child suffered only minor injuries and the motorcyclist injuries were not life-threatening, police said.
  
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• Police: Child thrown from car in I-690 crash suffers minor injuries; was in car seat

  19-07-2018 02:04
  
  A motorcyclist was seriously injured, but the injuries were not life-threatening, police said.
  
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• I-690 West reopens after 5-vehicle accident near Midler Avenue

  19-07-2018 01:53
  
  The highway reopened at 7:30 p.m., according to the state Department of Transportation.
  
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• Syracuse police investigate crash involving 5 cars, motorcycle on I-690

  19-07-2018 01:04
  
  Police closed Interstate 690 westbound between Thompson Road and Midler Avenue, police said.
  
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• Chris Hemsworth gave his wife a salsa 'lesson' for her birthday — see the video

  19-07-2018 00:10 via today.com
  Chris Hemsworth is showing off his moves again.
  
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