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Buffalo

Orange got "Swagg"

The Syracuse Orange have a day to rest, then it's back to action in the NCAA tournament Sunday. The orange will take on Gonzaga after defeating Vermont Friday night. Our Brad Vivacqua is with the team in Buffalo and has more.

Updated 2:08 PM

Oswego

Wife accused of murdering husband in Oswego

An Oswego woman is accused of shooting and killing her husband. Joyce Malone, 69, is charged with second-degree murder.

Updated 12:36 PM

City of Syracuse

SU routs Vermont 79-56 in NCAA opener

Wes Johnson had 18 points to lead five Syracuse players in double figures, and the top-seeded Orange beat Vermont 79-56 on Friday night in the first round of NCAA tournament.

Updated 9:40 AM

Oneida County

Facebook being used as political platform

Facebook users can create groups and fan pages for almost anything and anyone and get their message out to millions of people. One college student is using the social networking site as a platform in New York's gubernatorial race. As Iris St. Meran explains, more and more people are using the popular site to do more than just socialize.

Updated 9:33 AM

Buffalo

New Yorkers protest "Slaughter Solution"

A group of Western New Yorkers sound off on the health care bill. Dozens of people gathered outside of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter's office in Buffalo Friday, protesting what they are calling the "Slaughter Solution."

03/20/2010 09:28 AM

City of Syracuse

SU fans are proud of their home team

The Orange may have left the court, but Syracuse basketball fans were still going strong Friday night. YNN dropped in to Tully's on Erie Boulevard to capture the excitement in the air.

03/20/2010 09:22 AM

Onondaga County

Bridgeport home damaged by fire

Fire causes extensive damage to a home in Bridgeport. It started just before 8:30 p.m. Friday at a home on Route 31.

03/19/2010 10:58 PM

City of Syracuse

Community learns about new "water" drug

Though many agree water is thought of as peaceful and refreshing, community members in Syracuse learned on Friday it's also a drug that could potentially kill someone.

03/19/2010 10:40 PM

Ithaca

No. 12 seed Cornell dominates Temple 78-65

The Cornell Big Red are keeping their tournament dreams alive! For the first time in school history, Cornell advances to the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Updated 03/19/2010 10:28 PM

City of Syracuse

Man attacked on South Salina Street

A Syracuse man is seriously injured after being hit in the head with a hammer. Syracuse police say Bradley Washington, 51, was hit in the head twice on the 2000 block of South Salina Street Friday afternoon.

Updated 03/19/2010 10:07 PM

City of Syracuse

Grape growers call out to Senator Valesky

Grape growers and owners of local wineries are calling on Syracuse area State Senator David Valesky to come out in support of legislation that would allow sale of wine in grocery stores. The proposal is contained in the governor's budget plan.

03/19/2010 07:54 PM

City of Syracuse

Buerkle: Maffei should reject health care reform bill

The republican challenging democrat Dan Maffei in this year's 25th congressional district race is calling on the incumbent to change his mind and vote to reject a new health care reform bill.

03/19/2010 07:50 PM

Watertown

Two arrested in Watertown home invasion

Two arrests are made in a home invasion in Watertown. Around 1 a.m. Friday, Watertown Police were called to an apartment on Sterling Street for a fight.

03/19/2010 07:05 PM

City of Syracuse

I-81 to reopen this weekend

Exactly three weeks after the state shut down I-81 Northbound in Syracuse, the highway will reopen to traffic this weekend.

03/19/2010 06:45 PM

City of Syracuse

SU prepares for big game

Game time is fast approaching for the Syracuse Orange as they prepare to take on Vermont in their first round game in Buffalo. Our Brad Vivacqua is outside the arena and joins us with more from there.

03/19/2010 06:38 PM

Chittenango

Chittenango Falls slated for closure

More than 40 New York State Parks are on the Governor's list for possible closure. Chittenango Falls in Madison County is one of them. Joleene Des Rosiers spent the afternoon at the park, and spoke with many visitors who say closing down this natural beauty would be a shame.

03/19/2010 06:29 PM

City of Syracuse

CSEA protesters put pressure on senator

When finances are tight in Albany, tensions rise. Our Bill Carey says those tensions were on display by state workers in Syracuse, with their protests aimed at a man considered an ally.

03/19/2010 05:57 PM

Cayuga County

Thruway pavement project

We have a traffic alert for commuters who use the Thruway between Syracuse and Auburn. Starting next week, a pavement construction project will tie up the 15 mile stretch of highway between Exits 39 and 40 in Onondaga and Cayuga Counties.

03/19/2010 05:05 PM

Syracuse/Oswego/Auburn

John Wallace speaks to Syracuse high schoolers

An SU basketball alum turned NBA all star is in Central New York this week, but it isn't for the NCAA tournament. As part of the "Winning Because I Tried" Youth Mentoring Program, John Wallace is in Syracuse to speak to the city's high schoolers.

03/19/2010 05:03 PM

Oswego

Hospital renovations starting to take shape

It's a multi-million dollar renovation project and officials at Oswego Hospital hope to have it complete by the end of the year. Thanks to a federal grant of more than $14 million, the hospital is working on improving its emergency room facilities, as well as the labs and intermediate care unit. Our Andy Mattison got a sneak peak at the parts of the project that have been completed.

03/19/2010 04:49 PM

City of Syracuse

Former police officer indicted on drug charges

A grand jury indicts a former Syracuse police officer accused of having mushrooms he planned to sell to children. Frederick Baunee, 48, faces charges of criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of marijuana.

Updated 03/19/2010 03:22 PM

City of Syracuse

Fans gearing up for tonight’s game

The first teams playing in the opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament in Buffalo have taken the floor at HSBC Arena. The SU men won't take the court until 9:30 tonight when they take on the Vermont Catamount but excitement is running high. Our Brad Vivacqua is has been with the team and the fans. He joins us now from Buffalo with more.

Updated 03/19/2010 01:13 PM

Oswego

Missing SUNY Oswego student located

The SUNY Oswego student who was reported missing last week has been found safe and unharmed in New York City. University Police became concerned because they say he took a bus from Syracuse to New York City to be with his family for spring break, but his family said he didn’t show up.

Updated 03/19/2010 11:42 AM

Liverpool

Services held for Liverpool school board president

After a sudden and public death, people gather to remember the life of the Liverpool school board president. Pat Mouton collapsed and died during a long and heated school board meeting Monday. As our Kat De Maria tells us, people at her funeral Thursday remembered her long legacy of service.

Updated 03/19/2010 10:01 AM

City of Syracuse

SU preparing for NCAA tournament

On Friday night, the SU orange will square off in their first game of the NCAA tournament. Teams from across the country started arriving at the arena in Buffalo earlier Thursday to get a practice round in before Friday's matchups. Our Brad Vivacqua is traveling with the Orange and joined us from outside the HSBC arena with more.

Updated 03/19/2010 06:43 AM

Onondaga County

Home and Garden Show returns to State Fairgrounds

Spring is around the corner which means after months of wear and tear it's finally time for some home improvement. The CNY Home and Garden show returns to the state fairgrounds and will run through the weekend. Our Karen Lee joins us now from the Toyota Building where the event is taking place.

Updated 03/19/2010 06:25 AM

City of Syracuse

LGBTQ group discusses community center

A new community center is in the planning phase in the City of Syracuse. The group known as LGBTQ, which stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning, wants to build a center to better serve their needs.

03/18/2010 10:30 PM

Central Square

Shaved heads for a good cause

They went bald in the memory of a little girl. Workers at Mark's Service Center in Central Square lost their locks to help raise money for cancer research.

03/18/2010 09:42 PM

Utica/Rome/Mohawk Valley

Arcuri will vote against health care reform

Utica area Congressman Michael Arcuri has ended his status as undecided on the health care reform bill. Arcuri says he will vote against the measure when it comes to a vote on the House floor.

Updated 03/18/2010 09:20 PM

Oswego

Fans fill sports bars for March Madness

Even though the local teams don't play until Friday, that didn't stop fans from catching all the action of the first day of the NCAA tournament. Press Box in Oswego was packed all afternoon with people either taking a long lunch or maybe taking the day off from work to watch basketball.

Updated 03/18/2010 06:34 PM

City of Syracuse

Area representatives pushed to choose sides on health care

As a vote draws near on Capitol Hill on health care reform, the vote for and against remains unclear. Some area lawmakers remain on the fence. As our Bill Carey reports, the effort to get them to choose sides goes on.

03/18/2010 06:31 PM

Fulton

Fulton working With Oswego on property assessments

Fulton is taking action after a state audit showed assessment board members grieved assessments of their own property directly to the board they serve on. The city is looking to set up an intermunicipal agreement with Oswego so properties can be assessed when a conflict of interest arises. Our Andy Mattison explains the audit and how the proposed agreement would work.

Updated 03/18/2010 05:42 PM

City of Syracuse

Eastwood fire damages garage

A fire that destroyed a home in Eastwood was triggered by a car in the garage. It happened Wednesday night on Ashdale Avenue.

03/18/2010 05:17 PM

Auburn

Police officer faces coercion and bribery charges

A 19 year veteran of the Auburn Police Department has been suspended after being indicted by a Cayuga County grand jury on ten charges, including bribery and coercion.

Updated 03/18/2010 05:10 PM

City of Syracuse

Grant awarded to aid struggling homeowners

One local nonprofit organization is getting money to help struggling families stay in their homes.

03/18/2010 04:21 PM

City of Syracuse

Annual science fair at SUNY ESF

Middle school students in Syracuse are learning all about environmental science. More than 500 kids gathered at SUNY ESF on Thursday to enter projects for the annual science fair.

Updated 03/18/2010 04:12 PM

City of Syracuse

Demolition draws spectators

The demolition of a crumbling building next to Interstate 81 in Syracuse has attracted dozens of spectators. YNN's Joleene Des Rosiers spent some time with folks as they watched heavy excavators tear down a piece of history.

Updated 03/18/2010 04:07 PM

Washington

Government orders recall of 1.2 million high chairs

Some 1.2 million high chairs are being recalled because they may be a danger to children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says Graco is voluntarily recalling the "all Harmony" high chairs because screws holding their front legs can loosen and fall out.

03/18/2010 01:02 PM

Lafayette

No one hurt in tank explosion

Investigators are trying to figure out what sparked a fire Thursday morning at Beak & Skiff Apple Farms in the Town of Onondaga.

Updated 03/18/2010 12:02 PM

City of Syracuse

SU fans ready for tourney

This year's NCAA tournament tips off in just a few hours. The Orange don't play until Friday night but already, many SU fans are optimistic that they will bring home the school's second title in seven years. Our Brad Vivacqua spoke with some fans about how the team will fare.

Updated 03/18/2010 08:08 AM

Cazenovia

Maple syrup time

Warm days and cold nights are frustrating for those looking forward to spring, but great for maple syrup producers. The current temperatures are perfect to get sap flowing. Kat De Maria reports.

03/18/2010 06:13 AM

Onondaga County

Castor motion: Judgment should be vacated

Another chapter in the Stacey Castor case unfolds after she asks a judge in Onondaga County to vacate her conviction. Our Joleene Des Rosiers joined us from the newsroom with the details.

Updated 03/18/2010 06:00 AM

Fulton

Man in custody after standoff

A stand off ensues following a domestic incident. Police were on the scene for more than three hours before the suspect was brought into custody.

03/18/2010 05:56 AM

Albany

Governor's press secretary announces resignation

Governor Paterson's press secretary is resigning amid scandals that threaten the administration. Marissa Shorenstein says she is quitting because her reported role in one of the scandals makes her unable to do her job effectively. Our Grace Rauh has the latest.

Updated 03/18/2010 05:55 AM

City of Syracuse

Fire destroys Eastwood home

An Eastwood home is destroyed after fire ripped through it early Wednesday evening. Fire crews responded to a call of a garage fire along Ashdale Avenue just before 7 p.m.

Updated 03/17/2010 09:33 PM

City of Syracuse

Syracuse celebrates St. Patrick's Day

The streets were jammed packed on what turned out to be a beautiful St. Patrick's Day in Syracuse.

03/17/2010 09:15 PM

City of Syracuse

Syracuse fans "bleed" orange

Two days away from Syracuse's first game of the NCAA Tournament and everyone is "bleeding" orange. It's the latest slogan on the new T-shirts put out by Holy Shirt.

Updated 03/17/2010 09:13 PM

New York

State poverty numbers are out

State poverty numbers are out and it's not looking good. Almost 14 percent of New Yorkers, including 20 percent of children, are living in poverty. That's the 17th highest poverty rate in the nation and the highest in the Northeast.

03/17/2010 08:24 PM

Oswego

Rudy's open for the season

Wednesday may have been St. Patrick's Day, but in Oswego, another unofficial holiday also took place -- the opening of Rudy's for the season. The popular fast food restaurant had a large crowd for the lunch hour Wednesday.

Updated 03/17/2010 06:38 PM

Fulton

Audit shows low assessment rates for board members

A state audit has found two members of Fulton's Board of Assessment Review participated in grieving assessments of their own property.

03/17/2010 06:33 PM

City of Syracuse

Demolition begins on north side building

The crumbling building that has kept Interstate 81 north in Syracuse closed for more than two weeks is coming down. Demolition got started at about noon today, after hours of preparations. YNN's Karen Lee joined us from North State Street with the latest on the demolition.

Updated 03/17/2010 06:16 PM

Oswego

Irish flag flying at Oswego City Hall

The Irish flag is flying at Oswego City Hall. The flag was raised Wednesday morning by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. They celebrated with corn beef sandwiches at their club on Munn Street.

03/17/2010 05:00 PM

City of Syracuse

St. Patrick's Day celebrations on Tipp Hill

It's St. Patrick's Day and the celebration is already well underway on Tipperary Hill in Syracuse.

Updated 03/17/2010 02:19 PM

Liverpool

Funeral arrangements made for Patricia Mouton

Funeral arrangements have been made for Liverpool School Board President Patricia Mouton. Mouton passed away Monday night after having a heart attack during a public Board of Education meeting.

Updated 03/17/2010 01:08 PM

City of Syracuse

Man arrested for attempted robbery

Syracuse police make an arrest in connection with an attempted armed robbery on East Genesee Street.

Updated 03/17/2010 10:14 AM

Oswego

Oswego may close elementary school

The Oswego City School District is facing a budget gap of more than $5 million. In response, officials are considering closing the district's largest elementary and cutting more than 35 positions. Our Andy Mattison has details on what else the district is considering as it unveils its proposed budget.

Updated 03/17/2010 08:31 AM

Seneca County

Seneca Falls to dissolve village government

The results of a controversial vote in Seneca Falls on whether or not to dissolve the village government are in, but the final tally will come down to the absentee ballots.

Updated 03/16/2010 11:47 PM

City of Syracuse

Vote upcoming on Westhill school project

During a time of widespread job and budget cuts in schools, voters in the Westhill district will decide whether to improve theirs. Officials are proposing a nearly $30 million project, which, if approved, would be the second of a multi-phase plan. Our Kat De Maria tells us what's involved.

Updated 03/16/2010 11:27 PM

Onondaga County

Contractor accused of grand larceny

A contractor from the Town of Manlius has been arrested after police say he collected money for a job, but never started it.

03/16/2010 10:36 PM

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