Auburn cop suspended after arrest on bribery, misconduct and 12 other charges
Brian Hutchings is accused of abusing his power to gain benefits for himself and an unidentified business owner.
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Detroit Mayor Dave Bing to speak at Syracuse University
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, an NBA Basketball Hall of Famer and a former Syracuse University basketball star, will give the keynote address April 7 at the annual Whitman Day events at the university’s Whitman School of Management. Bing, a 1966...
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Medical marijuana growers, clinics are frequent target for criminals
Critics say crime is inevitable. Advocates say legalization is the answer.
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Two Central Square teacher shave their heads to raise money for cancer research
Couple, their son raise money in name of Liverpool girl who died four years ago.
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Pulaski school district plan: Cut eight jobs, trim sports
Pulaski, NY -- The Pulaski Central School District is proposing the elimination of eight positions and cuts to its athletic program to help close a $1.4 million budget gap, Superintendent Marshall Marshall said. But the district’s approximately $21 million preliminary...
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Hannibal schools seek pay freeze from 6 unions; teachers say no
Dick Blume / The Post StandardHannibal school superintendent Michael DiFabio explains how state aid is allocated to school districts during a meeting Wednesday with Hannibal High School students. Hannibal, NY -- Hannibal’s school board has asked for a two-year pay...
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New citizens sworn in Thursday at Onondaga County Courthouse
David Lassman / The Post-StandardMitzila Whealton (left), originally from Panama, is applauded by her husband, Gregory, on Thursday as she finishes taking the oath of citizenship at the Onondaga County Courthouse. The Whealtons live in Watertown. Syracuse, NY -- Twenty-one...
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Federal investigators say brakes weren't applied on crashed NY Prius
Angry police official accuses feds of biasing an open investigation by releasing information.
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Continental asks to be exempted from plane delay rule
It's the third airline to ask for exception to limiting tarmac waits to three hours.
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Schumer: NY to get billions under new health bill
ALBANY, N.Y. — Sen. Charles Schumer says increased Medicaid reimbursement in the reconciliation health care bill proposed in Washington would save New York billions of dollars over the next 10 years. Gov. David Paterson says the change is critical as...
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P.M. News Links: Fulton to coordinate with Oswego to avoid confict of interest on assessment grievances
Also, Rep. Bill Owens is waiting to make up his mind on health care bill, and 11-year-old drowns trying to rescue two children from pond.
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NY DOT to decide Friday when I-81 will reopen in Syracuse
Syracuse, NY - The state Department of Transportation expects to decide Friday exactly when it will reopen the northbound lanes of Interstate 81 in Syracuse, a DOT spokeswoman said today. Demolition work continued today on the crumbling building at 921-25...
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Syracuse schools looking at Syracuse Developmental Center again for classroom space
Dick Blume/The Post Standard File photo. The Syracuse school superintendent wants to lease space in the old Syracuse Developmental Center. A deal to sell the old Syracuse Developmental Center and to bring in $1 million in back property taxes may...
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U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri decides he's a firm 'no' vote on health care reform bill
President Obama loses a critical ally who voted for health care reform in November.
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Former Syracuse police detective sentenced for perjury
Syracuse, NY - Former Syracuse police Detective James Mills apologized to his colleagues and the Syracuse community as he was sentenced this afternoon for a perjury conviction that cost him his career. “I didn’t mean to let them down. I...
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Semi-finalists announced for $200,000 business competition prize
Ten companies have been chosen as semi-finalists for the $200,000 grand prize offered by the New York’s Creative Core Emerging Business Competition. The Central Upstate Regional Alliance released the list of semi-finalists Thursday. They were chosen from a field of...
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Police misconduct alleged in Stacey Castor post-conviction motion
Dick Blume / The Post-Standard, 2009Stacey Castor, convicted of killing her second husband, arrives in Onondaga County Court in May 2009 for a hearing. Syracuse, NY - A key interview of Stacey Castor that contributed to her murder conviction never...
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Power failure closes Geddes Town Hall
Solvay, NY -- Anyone having business with the town of Geddes better hope it can wait till Friday. Geddes Town Hall has been closed all day because the primary underground supply wire that feeds electricity to the building burned out,...
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Auburn cop arrested on bribery, forgery and a dozen other charges
Brian Hutchings is accused of taking bribes, using his position to harass a business owner.
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Free health screenings for people at risk of kidney disease
Assemblyman Al Stirpe and the National Kidney Foundation of Central New York are offering free health screenings to Central New Yorkers with an increased risk of kidney disease. The screenings will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday...
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Auburn police officer arrested, news conference scheduled
Auburn, NY -- The arrest of an Auburn police officer has been announced by the Auburn Police Department. The officer, who has not yet been identified, was arrested Wednesday, according to a news release from the department. A news conference...
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