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Anthony getting his chain yanked
Anthony Weiner’s mayoral rivals don’t want voters to forget about his sexting scandal, and several even greeted his candidacy with some hard-edged humor."If he can penetrate the [Democratic] field, I’ll be ready for him in November," chuckled Independence Party candidate Adolfo Carrion.Democrat Sal Albanese drew laughter at a Crain’s forum in Midtown when he ...
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Rome woman who had her 4 children in car charged with drunken driving
Monica L. Gonzalez, 35, of Rome, was charged with aggravated DWI, endangering the welfare of a child and multiple traffic infractions. Troopers in Lee pulled Gonzalez over around 11:35 p.m. Tuesday night on state Route 26 in the town of Lee for failure to keep right. A breath test showed Gonzalez's blood alcohol content to be .24, or three times the legal limit, state police said. ...
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New York Times threatens tech startup over web design tool
future of online journalism and reportedly took months to code and create. But entrepreneur Cody Brown had been working on a simpler way to create a similar effect. He decided to build a replica of Snow Fall to demonstrate what his web design ...
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Kuroda hit hard in more ways than one vs. Os
NYY@BAL: Kuroda exits game an inning after being hit BALTIMORE -- Right-hander Hiroki Kuroda was hit hard and forced to leave early with a bruised right calf and the Yankees never recovered, suffering a 6-3 defeat to the Orioles on Wednesday at Camden Yards. Kuroda was charged with five runs in two-plus innings after being struck by a Manny Machado liner in the second. He recovered to finish ...
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Camden man charged with animal cruelty after dog dies
The dog was taken from West's home by the Camden animal control officer on May 17, and the animal died on May 20 due to its deteriorated health, the sheriff's office ...
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At least 20 injured as trains collide north of New York after derailment
Two trains collided after one of them derailed during the Friday evening rush hour in Fairfield, the U.S. state of Connecticut, injuring at least 20 people, local authorities said. The Fairfield police estimated that 20 to 25 people were injured in the accident, but no fatalities had been reported so far, media reports here said. An New York-bound train from New Haven derailed at around 6 p.m. ...
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Kenyas Beijing 1500 champion makes comeback in New York league
Beijing Olympic 1,500m champion Nancy Jebet Lagat and London 800m winner David Rudisha led a group of Kenyan athletes heading to New York for the Diamond league meet on Saturday.Whereas Rudisha, will be one of the biggest stars in the Adidas Grand Prix, which is third stop in the 2013 IAAF Diamond League, the return to action of Lagat has tilted the equation over the four lap race."I have ...
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Seneca deputies search for missing Ithaca man who was canoeing on Cayuga Lake
Christopher T. Dennis, 22, of Cayuga Heights Road, left a campsite around 5 a.m. in the town of Covert and put a canoe into Cayuga Lake alone. When Dennis didn't return later in the day, his friends began looking for him and found an overturned canoe in the middle of the lake around 12:30 p.m., the sheriff's office said. The friends called 911. The Seneca County Sheriff's ...
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What Gov. Andrew Cuomo has to say about Anthony Weiner
Syracuse, N.Y. - Want to know what Gov. Andrew Cuomo thinks about former Congressman Anthony Weiner's bid for New York City mayor? We have a bit of insight for you. Today, in an editorial board meeting with Cuomo and The Post-Standard and Syracuse Media Group, the governor was asked whether he thought the New York State Legislature should ...
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Memorial Day weekend in New York Heres what to do
The kickoff to summer may be a soggy one, as the city could be in for "significant rainfall" this Memorial Day weekend. The storm that rocked the Midwest this week is on a direct course for New England, but the city may see some of the worst of it, according to AccuWeather. But this is still Memorial Day weekend, so if the clouds clear up, these are a few of the many things you can ...
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Mo poised to go out in phenomenal fashion
Email BALTIMORE -- Mariano Rivera insists that no matter what the numbers look like, this season is still going to mark the end of his illustrious career. If so, then what a way to go out. Rivera has converted all 17 of his save opportunities, the second-longest such streak of his career, and he leads the American League in saves. "I feel good. Just going out there day in and day out, ...
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Granderson slowly regaining timing rhythm
Email BALTIMORE -- Curtis Granderson has been working on knocking off the rust after spending most of the season on the disabled list, and he has been reviewing video with hitting coach Kevin Long in hopes of getting his swing right. "Even when you're feeling great, you find ways to focus on it," Granderson said. "I'm only a part of the way through. Today's not ...
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Did quarter-sized hail really fall on Central New York Wednesday
Submitted Photo Syracuse, NY -- Have you noticed any large hail hitting you on the head today? A severe thunderstorm passing through Central New York Wednesday showered large hail down on people in Wayne and Oswego counties, as well as northern Cayuga and northern Onondaga counties. ...
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Ankiel making an impact early in Mets tenure
Email NEW YORK -- This was a new beginning for Rick Ankiel. A chance to start over with a new team after getting off to a rough start to the season with the Houston Astros. In nine games with the Mets, Ankiel has brought some offensive stability to a lineup struggling to string hits together and put runs on the board. "It's a new opportunity, and it's exciting," Ankiel said. ...
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Bidding for first win Hefner has Braves on docket
Jeremy Hefner's next attempt at his first win of the season does not figure to be any easier than the previous eight starts. Hefner, 0-5 this year with a 5.00 ERA in nine games (eight starts), will give it another go on Friday against the Braves. It's his first time facing first-place Atlanta this year. The Mets are 0-8 in Hefner's starts this season, and 7-14 in his 21 career ...
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Capital defender requested in NY rape murder
Assistant Federal Public Defender Randi Bianco has asked Judge Norman Mordue to also appoint William Easton to defend 29-year-old David Renz. Authorities allege Renz, who already faced federal child-pornography charges, carjacked a woman and her daughter at a mall in a Syracuse suburb, raped the girl and killed her mother on March 14. He cut off his electronic monitoring bracelet ...
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Tawdry tweet dogs Weiner’s campaign for New York City mayor
NEW YORK -- In running for mayor, Anthony Weiner is seeking to get past the tawdry-tweeter punch line that has dogged him since his congressional career imploded two years ago. And while he's facing an uphill sprint, his campaign could help his long-term prospects even if he loses, some experts ...
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Your Comments on the future of Interstate 81 Remove the eyesore Keep the highway
Residents look at displays during the I-81 Challenge open house Tuesday at Oncenter. The two leading options for the highway's future in downtown Syracuse are to rebuild it as an elevated highway or replace it with a street-level ...
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Oswego County man dies in pickup truck crash
Constantia, NY -- A Pennellville man was killed in a crash that occurred around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday in the town of Constantia. Ronald W. Morgan, 41, was driving a 2000 Ford F-150 on county Route 23, New York State Police said. Morgan's pickup truck was found by the Constantia fire chief off the west shoulder of the road. The vehicle was overturned and partially submerged in Scriba Creek, ...
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Your comments on C-NS school budget vote Tax increase was poor judgement
Readers react to the failed budget proposal from North Syracuse Central School District. C-NS was the only district of 17 in Onondaga Country to not pass its proposed ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect across all of Central New York
Very isolated and strong thunderstorms continued over Central New York early this evening. Strong storms continue north of Syracuse through Oneida County. So far today, the worst weather in New York State has been in the eastern part of the state. Severe thunderstorms rattled the counties from near Binghamton northeast to Albany. Schenectady had flooding rain. The video to the right shows the ...
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Onondaga Co. Health beware mosquitoes and ticks
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The state Health Department is reminding people to take precautions to prevent diseases spread by mosquitoes and ticks. Central New York is traditionally a hot spot for eastern equine encephalitis -- EEE for short, a mosquito-borne virus. West Nile virus, also carried by mosquitoes, is found across the state. Both viruses can cause serious illness and death. Three people in ...
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Fast and cheap for cops and nurses -- New York eats it up
This is not the place if you are dieting, looking for romantic intimacy or elitist dining. It is, however, a place for inexpensive ribs. Foodies in New York City crave Per Se, Nobu and Daniel where dinner for two can set you back $250 to $300. But for working-class and middle-class New Yorkers, one popular and growing chain of restaurants is more affordable: Dallas BBQ. Dallas BBQ recently ...
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Talk of lies pride as Trump case goes to jury
As a jury deliberates whether Jodi Arias should live or die for killing her one-time boyfriend, the convicted murderer says she deserves a chance at freedom ...
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Finale against Reds slips past Mets in ninth
CIN@NYM: Ankiel's RBI triple draws Mets even late NEW YORK -- On a day when Ike Davis did not come up empty at the plate, his struggles found a new way to surface in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Reds. With closer Bobby Parnell attempting to preserve a tie game in the ninth, Davis watched Brandon Phillips' ground ball to first base bounce on the foul line, hop over the bag and ...
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New York's community gardens creating tension once more
Community gardening in New York is under threat again, but what are the ideas and opinions surrounding this ongoing battle between the people and the city?
Community gardening is a well-known term and idea in New York City thanks to the much-publicized opposition between former Mayor Giuliani and members of the New York City public, who brought a lawsuit to have the gardens protected. The issue was eventually resolved when Mayor Bloomberg replaced Giuliani and introduced the Garden Settlement of 2002. Read more
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