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Syracuse woman gets prison for identity thefts

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:05:15 -0400

ALBANY, New York - Federal authorities say a 25-year-old Syracuse woman has been ordered to pay more than $55,000 in restitution and sentenced to five years in prison for falsely using four people's personal information to get loans and credit cards.

Body found by firefighters in Syracuse house

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:07:03 -0400

SYRACUSE, New York - One person has died and five firefighters were treated for injuries after an early-morning fire at a two-family home in Syracuse.

Top-seeded Syracuse seeking 12th national title

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:17:27 -0400

SYRACUSE, New York - When top-seeded Syracuse faces off against Ivy League-champion Yale in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I lacrosse tournament, the Orange will be staring at a mirror image of sorts.

Canadian quake felt across parts of upstate NY

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:55:59 -0400

OGDENSBURG, New York - A 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Ontario, Canada has been felt across upstate New York from Buffalo to the Vermont border.

Judge tosses lawsuit against NY lake dredging

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:07:44 -0400

SYRACUSE, New York - A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a group of 52 suburban Syracuse residents trying to stop Honeywell International from treating contaminated sludge in their community.

Cuomo: $80M to help local governments survive

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:11:57 -0400

ALBANY, New York - Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed at least $80 million in state aid Tuesday to help New York cities and counties escape a decades-long cycle of higher taxes and reduced services in the face of rising public payroll costs and dwindling populations.

Many NY gas leases expire as moratorium remains

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:22:03 -0400

SYRACUSE, New York - New York's five-year moratorium on shale gas development promised to be a blessing for many landowners eager to end leases they signed before anyone outside of the oil and gas industry had heard of fracking.

No. 1 seed Syracuse rallies past Bryant 12-7

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:33:04 -0400

SYRACUSE, New York - Dylan Donahue scored three goals as top-seeded Syracuse overcame a big early deficit and beat Bryant 12-7 on Sunday night in the first round of the NCAA Division I men's lacrosse tournament.

QB Ryan Nassib shows poise in workouts with Giants

Sat, 11 May 2013 17:27:34 -0400

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - Ryan Nassib hasn't been anywhere close to perfect in his first few days on the field as the New York Giants' quarterback of the future.

Cornell's Rob Pannell ready for lacrosse playoffs

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:34:17 -0400

ITHACA, New York - When he was a budding freshman lacrosse star at Cornell, attackman Rob Pannell watched his lifelong dream vanish in a flash in the national championship game.

Giants sign crop of rookies as camp begins

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:05:20 -0400

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - The New York Giants have signed four of the seven players they selected in the NFL draft.

Man charged with killing woman in Syracuse apt.

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:10:50 -0400

SYRACUSE, New York - Police in Syracuse have charged a 27-year-old man with killing a woman who was heard screaming for help before her body was found inside an apartment.

College football bowls set for big changes

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:49:24 -0400

GREENSBORO, N.C. - By JOE GIGLIO

Top-seeded Syracuse surging as tournament nears

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:48:16 -0400

SYRACUSE, New York - As coach of the Syracuse men's lacrosse team, John Desko is used to the limelight. Heading into the postseason, it's shining brightly on the Orange.

Cops: 17-year-old fatally shot on Syracuse street

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:56:44 -0400

SYRACUSE, New York - Authorities in Syracuse say they're investigating the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy who was gunned down by someone in a vehicle.

Men plead guilty to bank robberies in NY, Mass.

Thu, 09 May 2013 03:06:14 -0400

SYRACUSE, New York - Federal prosecutors say two men have admitted committing a string of bank robberies in upstate New York and Massachusetts earlier this year.

Man sentenced for stabbing NY police chief's son

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:04:15 -0400

SYRACUSE, New York - A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in prison for stabbing the son of Syracuse's police chief.

Driver injured after car hits horse in central NY

Tue, 07 May 2013 07:31:23 -0400

LYSANDER, New York - Authorities say a central New York woman is recovering from injuries suffered when her car slammed into a horse that was standing in a road outside Syracuse.

Man awarded $5.5M from NY for wrongful conviction

Thu, 02 May 2013 03:05:29 -0400

SYRACUSE, New York - A central New York man who spent nine years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of trying to kill his wife has won $5.5 million in damages from the state.

Korean vets assoc. president wore brother's medals

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:12:29 -0400

CLAY, New York - The president of the Korean War Veterans Association admitted Wednesday that he wore combat medals belonging to his late brother to several public functions, including some with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.

1 brother guilty in NY stolen lottery ticket case

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:22:19 -0400

SYRACUSE, New York - One of two brothers accused of conning a man out of a winning $5 million scratch-off ticket was found guilty Wednesday of possessing the stolen ticket, but the pair was acquitted of conspiring to cheat him.

NY hospital worker admits stealing phone, TV fees

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:39:06 -0400

SYRACUSE, New York - A former manager at a Syracuse hospital admits she stole at least $800,000 over 11 years from the envelopes of patients buying television and phone service.

Police: 2 motorcyclists killed in central NY crash

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:47:33 -0400

POMPEY, New York - State police have identified say two motorcyclists killed in a crash in central New York.

30 arrested in NY during rally against drones

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:29:15 -0400

SYRACUSE, New York - Thirty people protesting against unmanned aerial drones outside Hancock Field Air Force National Guard Base have been arrested.

Syracuse apartment fire leaves 2 dead

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:28:35 -0400

SYRACUSE, New York - Syracuse fire investigators say the identities of two fire victims may not be released until Monday.