ATV stolen from Marcellus Sales in Madison County
An ATV worth nearly $6,300 was stolen from Marcellus Sales, located on Route 12 in the town of Hamilton, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.

FBI file: Steve Jobs was considered for govt post
FBI background interviews of some people who knew Apple co-founder Steve Jobs reveal a man driven by power and alienating some of the people who worked with him.

Powerball top prize soars above 300 million
Powerball's 250-million-dollar jackpot went begging last night, as no one matched all six numbers correctly to claim the top prize.

Artwork at Centro bus hub to cost taxpayers $65K
At a time when Syracuse city schools have a deficit of over $30 million and programs are being cut across the state, taxpayers are paying $65,000 for artwork at the new Centro bus hub.

Bedbugs discovered at Regency Towers
Bedbugs were recently found in an apartment inside Regency Towers in Syracuse.

Megabus driver in deadly Parkway crash waives jury
The driver of the Megabus that crashed and killed four people two years ago wants a judge to decide his guilt or innocence. John Tomaszewski waived his right to a jury trial on Thursday. He’s facing four counts of criminally negligent homicide.

Long Branch Elementary roof repairs an 'immediate concern'
Emergency repairs are set to happen at Long Branch Elementary in Liverpool after mold was recently discovered at the school.

Mild winter triggers early allergy symptoms
While Theresa Jervais says she’s enjoyed the beautiful weather we’ve had this winter, her allergy-like symptoms have kicked in a bit earlier than usual, leaving her congested.

Oswego County officials looking for help in battling meth problem
Oswego County officials say they need more money to keep methamphetamine out of their communities. And that’s the message county legislators are sending to the Federal government.

Syracuse City School District facing a $35M budget shortfall
With a number of schools on the low-performance list and the graduation rate below 50 percent, times are already tough in the Syracuse City School District.

Consumer Reports: What's the best tasting chocolate?
Americans spend more than $700 million on chocolate for Valentine’s Day, according to the National Confectioners Association. But what’s the best tasting chocolate for the money? Consumer Reports taste testers have sampled more than 30 boxes of gift chocolates to help you.

Patterson found guilty in death of Deputy Kurt Wyman
After two hours, a jury has found a man accused of killing an Oneida County Sheriff’s Deputy guilty on all counts.

Zoo announces finalists in penguin naming contest
Last month, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo showed off its new baby Humboldt penguin and asked for help from the community in picking a name. Now the results of the naming contest are in and the judges have selected 10 finalists.

Pols: 9/11 deserves license plate before NY Giants
A commemorative license plate for the New York Giants was unveiled hours after their Super Bowl victory. But two lawmakers say a similar tribute to the victims of the 9/11 attacks is long overdue and shouldn't take a back seat to millionaire athletes.

States, banks reach foreclosure-abuse settlement
U.S. states have reached a $25 billion deal with the nation's biggest mortgage lenders over foreclosure abuses that occurred after the housing bubble burst. Federal and state officials announced the deal Thursday. It is the biggest settlement involving a single industry since a 1998 multistate tobacco deal.

Clemons' nephew to play sax on Springsteen tour
Bruce Springsteen has announced that two saxophonists, including Clarence Clemons' nephew, will join his upcoming world tour with the E Street Band.

Arraignment for Bradley Manning set for Feb. 23
An Army private accused of leaking classified material to the anti-secrecy website Wikileaks is scheduled to be back in a military courtroom for an arraignment later this month.

Winterfest still on schedule for Syracuse
Central New York may be on pace to set records for the least amount of snow during winter, but organizers have not cancelled this year’s edition of Winterfest.

Arrest made in Ithaca shooting
Ithaca Police have arrested a man who they say is responsible for a shooting in April 2011.

Tassimo coffee makers recalled over burn risk
Home-brewed coffee lovers, take note: More than a million popular coffee makers are being recalled after dozens of reports of the brewers spraying hot liquid, coffee grounds or tea leaves onto people.

Kodak to stop making cameras, digital frames
Kodak says it will stop making digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames in order to focus on its more profitable businesses.

State lawmakers considering stiffer fines for drivers who violate school-bus safety laws
State lawmakers are now looking to add more muscle to laws designed to get drivers to give school buses a break.

Man tries to carry girl away at Georgia Walmart
Authorities say a 7-year-old girl recalled her stranger danger training and was able to get away from a parolee who tried to abduct her at a Walmart store in west Georgia.

Cell phone likely saved teen who was swept into the Oswego Harbor
A Syracuse teenager was moments away from hypothermia when rescuers saved him from the Oswego Harbor on Monday. Eighteen-year-old Aaron Matthews tells NewsChannel 9 he was walking along the breakwall in the Oswego Harbor, near the lighthouse, when he was swept into the water.

Malony’s Superette robbed at gunpoint
Syracuse Police say two black men, one armed with a long gun, robbed Malony’s Superette on Stolp Avenue Wednesday night.

No. 2 Syracuse 64-61 in OT over No. 12 Georgetown
Kris Joseph scored a career-high 29 points, hitting a go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute of overtime, and No. 2 Syracuse beat 12th-ranked Georgetown 64-61 on Wednesday night to give coach Jim Boeheim his 880th career win.

Elementary school principal placed on leave
A Herkimer County principal has been placed on leave after being arrested for using force on a child.

Local assemblyman launches online petition to ban the sale, use of synthetic marijuana
A new national report says that one in nine U.S. high school seniors have used synthetic marijuana in the last year and one local lawmaker is launching a cyber fight to put a stop to it.

Study finds MDs not always honest with patients
Trust your doctor? A survey finds that some doctors aren't always completely honest with their patients.

Students caught trying to sell prescription drugs at school
Over the past couple of weeks, multiple students have been caught trying to sell prescription drugs at Hannibal High School.

Governor visits Syracuse, discusses teacher evaluation plan
Governor Andrew Cuomo is not backing down on his promise to implement his own teacher evaluation system.

Birds Eye workers may be back in business
Fulton Mayor Ron Woodward says a Canadian firm called “Spire Group Limited,” which operates refrigerated storage warehouses in Canada and Europe, is in talks to buy the plant and plans to hire back former Birds Eye workers.

SU, Georgetown renew rivalry tonight at Carrier Dome
Tonight, Syracuse University will face traditional rival Georgetown at the Carrier Dome.

Elmira college student missing
Elmira College officials say they're searching for one of their students who hasn't been seen on campus since January 10.

Man shot, killed after opening fire at NY court
Authorities say a 43-year-old man has died after being wounded by officers during a gunfight at an upstate New York courthouse. A court officer was wounded.

Deputies identify man rescued from Oswego Harbor
Deputies have identified the man rescued from the Oswego Harbor on Monday.

111 women signed up for free mammograms
Many women dread it, others don’t know when to start. But the American Cancer Society says mammograms are a must. On Wednesday, NewsChannel 9 helped more than 100 women take the first step by helping them sign up for a free breast cancer screening.

Judge: Man shot by Syracuse Police ‘not competent to stand trial’
A man shot by police while wielding a wooden sword in a Catherine Street home is “not competent to stand trial,” according to a judge.

Getting caffeine fix as easy as taking deep breath
Move over, coffee and Red Bull. A Harvard professor thinks the next big thing will be people inhaling their caffeine from a lipstick-sized tube. Critics say the novel product is not without its risks.

Police investigate leads in school bus shooting
Syracuse Police are still looking for suspects from a Tuesday incident in which bullets hit a school bus on South Avenue in the city.

Baldwinsville teen, Staten Island man arrested after Baker bomb scare
Two people were arrested as a result of an investigation into a bomb threat called in to CW Baker High School in Baldwinsville.

Rochester man, 54, charged with Thruway graffiti
Authorities say a Rochester man has been charged with spray painting disparaging remarks about President Barack Obama on a bridge over the Thruway in Western New York.

Why can’t a Sirius subscription shift to XM? The Real Deal
Sirius satellite radio and XM are now one company, but a subscription to one service can’t be switched over to the other except in very specific circumstance.

Historic Endicott Johnson factory being demolished
A demolition crew has begun tearing down one of the last remnants of the Binghamton area's once-thriving shoe manufacturing industry.

Former town supervisor pleads not guilty to criminal mischief
Lysander's former town supervisor Barry Bullis still isn't talking after allegedly spilling his coffee on a political rival’s recording equipment back in November. Bullis pleaded not guilty to criminal mischief charges in connection with the case on Tuesday.

Teen suspects charged following police chase in Syracuse
Syracuse Police have arrested two suspects who they say led them on a chase through the city Tuesday night.

Laptop stolen from Nice N Easy; suspects sought
State Police are looking for two suspects accused of stealing a laptop from a Nice N Easy store on Turin Road in the town of Lee late Friday night.

Man dies after being hit by car in Lowe’s parking lot
An elderly man has died after being hit by a car in the parking lot of a Lowe’s store in New Hartford.

Union Springs basketball coach fired
NewsChannel 9 has learned the Union Springs boys varsity basketball coach Kevin Daley has been fired.

Fire destroys Lysander home
An elderly Lysander man tried to put out a fire at his home for nearly an hour before firefighters were alerted on Tuesday.

More than 26,000 tickets sold for Georgetown game; where to park
More than 26,000 tickets have been sold to see old rivals Syracuse and Georgetown go at it in the Dome Wednesday. It will be the biggest weeknight crowd in at least a year.

Man charged with manslaughter in deadly November beating
A Syracuse man has been charged with manslaughter after prosecutors say he fatally beat another man last November.

Lawmakers approve new Alliance Bank Stadium deal with Chiefs
Onondaga County lawmakers have approved a deal in which Alliance Bank Stadium will be leased to the Syracuse Chiefs, who will have an option to buy the stadium for $2.8 million.

Cato official apologizes for racial slur
Racial slurs by a local town official caught the attention of the NAACP and the Justice Department. On Tuesday, the man accused apologized for his comments.

Mysterious illness persists in LeRoy
Is it mass hysteria or the result of a toxic spill 30 years ago? Rochester-area students affected by a mysterious outbreak of Tourette’s-like syndromes are still looking for answers.

Nine in 10 U.S. adults get too much sodium every day
Nearly all Americans consume much more sodium than they should, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of the sodium comes from common restaurant or grocery store items.

CNY woman opens up about her time on “The Bachelor”
Central New York’s Jamie Otis, a 25-year-old registered nurse from Dryden, opens up about her experience on ABC’s hit reality show “The Bachelor."

Trial underway for man accused of murdering 6-year-old girl
The trial for the man accused of murdering a 6-year-old girl last summer in Oneida County is underway.

Suspect in brutal attack on Mattydale boy facing additional charges
A convicted rapist who has been accused of savagely beating a Mattydale boy is facing additional charges following an appearance in Town of Clay Court on Tuesday.

Felony charges for man accused of beating puppy
A Syracuse man is facing felony charges after being accused of choking and punching a 10-week-old puppy.

Court: California gay marriage ban is unconstitutional
A federal appeals court on Tuesday declared California's same-sex marriage ban to be unconstitutional, putting the bitterly contested, voter-approved law on track for a likely appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Komen exec quits after funding flap
A high-ranking official resigned Tuesday from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity after a dispute over whether the group should give funding to Planned Parenthood, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press.

Rome woman accused in murder-for-hire plot
A Rome woman was arrested Monday on charges that she tried to hire someone to kill a member of her family.

Groton among top 12 final schools in national contest
Groton Middle/High School is a top-12 finalist in a contest that could mean a significant amount of new technology for education.

Rochester-area boy dies after getting hit by lacrosse ball
A 12-year-old suburban Rochester boy has died after being hit in the chest by a lacrosse ball last week.

Sheriff’s Office ‘On the Lookout’ for suspects in Wegmans theft
The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help identifying two people “Caught on Tape” at a local Wegmans location.

Park to replace demolished home in Manlius
Crews arrived early Tuesday morning to demolish a building in the village of Manlius that had grown into an eyesore.

Family escapes Glahn Avenue fire
Six people are safe after a fire severely damaged a house in Syracuse early Tuesday morning.

Giants celebrate win with victory parade
The New York Giants are returning from their Super Bowl win to a celebration the likes that only New York can throw: a ticker-tape parade in the Canyon of Heroes on Broadway, where the city has honored stars for almost a century.

Hackers post fake suicide note on local teen's Facebook page
It was quite a scare for one family after hackers posted a fake suicide note on a local teen’s Facebook page last week.

Journey ends for local ‘Bachelor’ contestant
Twenty-five-year-old Jamie Otis was forced to say goodbye to bachelor Ben on Monday’s episode.

Syracuse police looking for two suspects accused in SU thefts
A pair of suspected thieves apparently did their homework before scoring big on the Syracuse University campus and now police need your help finding them.

Ex-lacrosse player pleads not guilty before trial
Jury selection is under way in the trial of a University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, who played on the women's team.

CNY couple killed in Florida crash
A Central New York couple died in a Florida car crash on Sunday.

Inmate accused of assaulting correction officer
An Oneida County Correctional Facility inmate has been charged with assault after officials say he injured a correction officer while fleeing from a medical appointment last month.

Dog missing for seven months found safe
A three-year-old dog who ran off after being spooked by fireworks last Fourth of July has been found.

Government to require religious institutions to cover contraception
Catholic leaders of Syracuse are calling a law about contraception an attack on religious freedom. Catholic institutions have been given an extra year – through August 1, 2013 – before they’re required to have their insurance plans cover the use of contraceptives.

Loss of unemployment tax credit could hurt small businesses
Many businesses across New York are being hit with an unexpected bill from the Federal government. If you’re a small business it could easily run into the thousands, which is tough to swallow, especially if you’re not expecting it.

Study: Facebook a more powerful addiction than alcohol, cigarettes
By this summer, there will be a billion people using Facebook. It’s a safe bet that some people go overboard and can’t log off. But can it be an addiction?

Police investigate deadly North Country crash
State Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred in the town of Brownville Monday morning.

Oswego School District suspends girls varsity hoops coach
The Oswego City School District announced on Monday that it will suspend varsity girls basketball coach Phil Reed for the remainder of the winter sports season.

Valentine’s Day spending to reach $17B
They say money can't buy you love. Tell that to the Americans who will shell out an estimated $17.6 billion this Valentine's Day.

Plow contractors say winters balance out
February typically means more snow – measuring in feet, dangerous driving conditions, and school closings.

3rd US cruise ship sails after virus outbreak
A third U.S.-based cruise ship with an outbreak of stomach illness has sailed again after being decontaminated in South Florida.

Super Bowl-champion Giants return home
The Super Bowl-champion New York Giants have returned home. The team's charter plane touched down around 1:55 p.m. Monday at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. Click through to watch a fun video featuring the team celebrating.

SU ranked No. 2 in both polls
The Syracuse University men’s basketball team remained locked in the No. 2 spot in both the Associated Press and ESPN/USA Today Coaches polls on Monday.

NY Giants victory license plates available
New York State is manufacturing victory license plates in honor of the Giants’ dramatic Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots on Sunday night. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI victory license plate to honor the championship team.

Missing woman found in Elbridge
Just a few hours after issuing an alert asking Central New Yorkers to help them find a woman who went missing in the town of Sennett Sunday evening, the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office says she has been found.

Rome Police arrest man on crack cocaine charges
A Rome man was arrested on Friday after police say they discovered a crack cocaine while executing a search warrant.

Police identify man they say stole a car and was killed in a crash
State Police have identified a man they believe stole a car in Canastota and then died in a crash following a high-speed chase on I-90.

New Ronald McDonald House facility on schedule for summer completion
A place for comfort and shelter for families with seriously ill children has reached a milestone.

M.I.A. flips bird during Super Bowl halftime show
The NFL and a major television network are apologizing for another Super Bowl halftime show. There was no wardrobe malfunction, nothing like that glimpse of Janet Jackson's nipple eight years ago that caused an uproar and a government scrutiny. Instead, it was an extended middle finger from British singer M.I.A. during Sunday night's performance of Madonna's new single, "Give Me All Your Luvin."'

Syracuse man charged with DWI after station rampage
State Police have charged a Syracuse man Friday who they say drove drunk and then became “combative and verbally abusive” toward police while being arrested.

6.8 quake shakes Philippines; no casualty reports
Seismologists say a 6.8-magnitude earthquake has struck the central Philippines, but there are no immediate reports of damage or casualties. No tsunami warning was issued.

Social media plays big part in Super Bowl
Experts say thousands of tweets are sent every second during the final quarter of the game.

Obama: Israel has not decided on attacking Iran
President Barack Obama said Sunday he does not think Israel has decided whether to attack Iran over its disputed nuclear program, a standoff that has the Middle East on edge.

Fire kills husband of missing Utah woman, 2 boys
The Sunday blaze brought yet another twist in the very public scandal that began when Susan Powell vanished in 2009.

19 Americans in case straining ties
Ignoring a U.S. threat to cut off aid, Egypt on Sunday referred 19 Americans and 24 other employees of nonprofit groups to trial before a criminal court on accusations they illegally used foreign funds to foment unrest in the country.

NY Legislature digs into Cuomo's tax plan
New York's Legislature will consider taxes at its next public hearing on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed budget.

Giants beat Patriots 21-17 to win the Super Bowl
It was a rematch of the 2008 NFL championship, when Manning led New York past New England to ruin the Patriots' bid for a perfect season.

2 from National Geographic killed in helicopter crash
National Geographic says award-winning cinematographer Mike deGruy and television writer producer Andrew Wight have died in a helicopter crash in eastern Australia.

Elderly man killed in Pulaski high-rise fire
The Oswego County Sheriff's Office reports that 88-year old Carl Tanner died Sunday, following a fire at the Springbrook Apartments.

Syracuse Police: Two men injured in fight outside strip club
Police ask anyone with information to call 442-5222.

Syracuse Police respond to shooting on Southside
Police ask anyone with information to call 442-5222.

Police find sawed-off shotgun in jacket of teen at mall
Police have charged at 15-year-old boy in the case.

CDC: Too few adults are getting their vaccinations
The Centers for Disease Control says adults are skipping out on life-saving immunizations.

Romney rolls in Nevada
The win in Nevada is Mitt Romney's second straight victory.

Beware of babysitter scam
A mother in Parish is warning other parents about a babysitting scam that almost hooked her teenage daughter.

Yankees legends raise money for good cause
New York Yankees legends Roy White and Mickey Rivers were in Auburn on Sunday to sign autographs. Proceeds will help disadvantaged kids through the development of Everest Park in Owasco.

Mild winter forces cancellation of fishing derby
The South Shore Association of Oneida Lake’s biggest fundraiser of the year, an ice-fishing derby, was cancelled on Saturday.

CNY Brewfest
Beer lovers took to the New York State Fairgrounds on Saturday to taste test some of the best brews around.

No. 2 Syracuse crushes St. John's 95-70
Fab Melo scored a career-high 14 points in his return after a three-game absence.

Driver in Marcellus crash dies
The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office says the woman involved in a two-car crash a week ago, has died from her injuries.

Legionnaire's Disease linked to Upstate Hotel
New York state health officials say six cases of Legionnaire's disease contracted last year have been linked to an Upstate hotel.

Woman hit by car after stepping out of her vehicle following accident
A 68-year-old woman is in critical condition after she was hit by a car on East Genesee Street near the Towne Center in Fayetteville.

Man accused of impersonating cop, raping woman
A Hastings man is facing multiple charges, accused of pretending to be a cop and raping a woman.

Rush to get big screen TV’s before the Super Bowl
Local TV sellers are seeing a big rush as fans seek the ultimate TV to cheer on their favorite team.

Lottery scam: The Real Deal
Many of us dream of someday winning the lottery, but you have to be careful that your dream doesn't turn into a nightmare. There's a new lottery scam now making the rounds in New York State.

Law enforcement agencies investigating Syracuse PD website breach
The same group believed to have hacked the Syracuse Police Department’s public website appears to have struck again – this time targeting the Boston Police Department.

Fire destroys Elbridge family’s home
A family of four in Elbridge made it out of their home safely before the house was destroyed by fire Friday evening.

Eager snowmobilers damage golf course
The lack of snow has kept most snowmobiles in the shed. But a few riders are just too eager to get outside. They've been crisscrossing golf courses and the Skaneateles Country Club has been dealing with the damage.

Students camping out for tickets to Wednesday’s SU game
How's this for dedication: SU students have set up camp at the Dome, anxious to get a seat in the Loud House next week.

More job cuts at Revonate Manufacturing
There have been more job cuts at "Revonate Manufacturing" in Liverpool.

Father, son look back on Super Bowl debacle a year later
Like most Central New Yorkers, Jim and Kevin Niezabytowski will be watching the Super Bowl at home this year.

Sheep herding Swedish rabbit becomes online hit
Champis the bunny doesn't only hop - he also knows how to herd his masters' flock of sheep, possibly having picked up the skill after watching trained dogs do the job.

ACC scheduling plans expanded to include SU, Pitt
The Atlantic Coast Conference revealed its scheduling plans for the arrival of Syracuse University and Pitt into the conference.

UConn coach Jim Calhoun to take indefinite medical leave of absence
UConn men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun will take an indefinite medical leave of absence, the Associated Press reports.

Ceremony remembers Syracuse’s fallen firefighters
Syracuse's fallen firefighters were remembered at a memorial service Friday morning. The ceremony marked the anniversary of the collapse of Collins Block, a fire that claimed the lives of nine firefighters.

Komen Foundation reverses Planned Parenthood cut
A local representative has told NewsChannel 9 that the Komen Foundation nationwide will restore funding to Planned Parenthood.

Nedrow pot dealer sentenced
A Nedrow man was sentenced one year and one day in prison for his role in a marijuana ring in 2008.

Cicero man sentenced on child porn charges
A Cicero man was sentenced on child pornography charges on Friday morning.

Child dies after being given methadone accidentally
Police say a Bronx woman has been arrested after her 6-year-old son died from methadone she had stored in a bottle of cold medicine.

Firefighters battle Syracuse blaze
Fire crews responded to a fire on Friday morning on Syracuse’s Near West Side.

Deputies identify driver in deadly crash
Authorities say 32-year old Steven Dewald was killed when his SUV slammed into a utility pole along East Taft Road.

12-year-old charged with arson in Elk Street fire
Syracuse police say a fire in the 100 block of Elk Street Thursday was intentionally set.

Still no cause in Bellevue Ave. fire
An off-duty firefighter on his way home from work discovered a house fire in the town of Onondaga and rushed to respond Thursday afternoon.

Police: Man carjacked while pumping gas in Syracuse
Syracuse police are investigating a carjacking at a gas station on West Genesee and North Geddes streets.

82-year-old Canastota man dies in Sullivan crash
State Police are investigating a crash that killed an 82-year-old Canastota man in the town of Sullivan Thursday afternoon.

10 kilos of cocaine seized during traffic stop on NYS Thruway
State police have arrested three people after a search of their vehicle led to the discovery of 10 kilos of cocaine.

City steps in to help homeowners affected by flooding
Residents on parts of Syracuse’s South Side have been living in swamp-like conditions for more than a year. We first told you about this story back in November. And now, the city is finally stepping in to help.

Inner Harbor project could take years
After several false starts, it appears that Syracuse’s Inner Harbor is finally about to be developed, but don’t expect it to happen too quickly.

Study recommends government regulations on sugar
Most of us don’t think twice when ripping open a bag of candy, or even drinking a glass of fruit juice, but a controversial commentary is calling sugar just as harmful as alcohol and tobacco. And, the editorial published in the science journal “Nature” says sugar consumption should be regulated by the government.

Smartphone Security: Keeping your personal information safe
You call it a smartphone. A hacker calls it a computer, or an opportunity to steal your personal information.

Your Stories: Phony Mark Zuckerberg emails
With Facebook’s initial public offering on the horizon, the company is making plenty of headlines. But you want to know about an email sent by the company’s CEO.

Former teammate fondly recalls Giants head coach
Kick-off for the Super Bowl is only a few days away and New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin knows his former Syracuse University football teammates – among many others – will be pulling for him on Sunday.

Former volunteer wrestling coach pleads guilty to sex charges
A former volunteer wrestling coach in Central Square pleaded guilty to enticing a 12-year-old boy to send him sexually explicit video and photos of himself by cell phone.

Cops: Red Creek man scammed elderly woman out of thousands
Cayuga County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested a man they say scammed an elderly woman out of more than $4,000 over the course of seven months.

NY mayor pledges up to $250K to Planned Parenthood
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has pledged to match up to a quarter-million dollars in donations to Planned Parenthood to offset funds that were cut by the Susan G. Komen (KOH'-men) for the Cure breast cancer foundation.

Man found guilty in deadly Salina accident
A jury has found Michael Iannettoni guilty of aggravated vehiclular homicide. The 59-year-old was driving drunk last January when he crashed into 82-year-old Vincent Russo’s car. Russo died days later at the hospital.

Comptroller: NY rebounding unevenly around state
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said Thursday that New York has recovered less than half the jobs lost during the recession and a weakening Wall Street and global economy make for a gloomy outlook.

Nearly 200 drivers ticketed for failing to move over for cops
The results are in on a State Police crackdown on the Thruway – almost 200 drivers were pulled over for failing to move over for vehicles on the side of the road.

Wegmans recalls prepared foods over Listeria fear
Wegmans is recalling hard-cooked eggs, as well as prepared foods that contain hard-cooked eggs that were sold between Jan. 23 and Feb. 1. The grocery chain says fear over Listeria contamination prompted the recall.

Cop cleared in shooting incident
An Onondaga County Grand Jury reviewed the case of an officer-involved shooting from December and cleared the Syracuse Police officer of any wrongdoing.

SU confirms Fab Melo will return
The Syracuse University Athletics Department confirmed on Thursday morning that center Fab Melo will return to the team’s roster.

Sandia Labs engineers create 'self-guided' bullet
Figuring out how to pack a processor and other electronics into a machine gun bullet has been a challenge for engineers at Sandia National Laboratories, so weapons experts say the miniature guidance system the lab has developed is a breakthrough.

Senator seeks tougher domestic violence law
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says domestic violence is rising fast and new, tougher federal laws are needed to help police battle the crime.

West Genesee to consider changes in school district
Changes could be on the way for the West Genesee School District.

Punxsutawney Phil 'predicts' 6 more weeks of winter
Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his lair to "see" his shadow on Thursday, in the process predicting six more weeks of winter. But, at this rate, that might not be so bad.

Angelo Dundee dead at 90
Angelo Dundee, the brilliant motivator who worked the corner for Muhammad Ali in his greatest fights and willed Sugar Ray Leonard to victory in his biggest bout, died Wednesday in Tampa, Fla. He was 90.

Widow reacts to ruling in deadly crash
The state is being held responsible for a crash that killed former East Syracuse Mayor Jason Rhoades back in January 2004. His widow says she's happy with the ruling, but it won't bring Jason back.

76-year-old man hit while walking along State Route 26
Officials in Madison County are looking for the driver who hit a 76-year-old man who was walking along State Route 26 Wednesday night.

Suspects sought in home invasion robbery on Syracuse's North Side
Syracuse police say woman was bound with duct tape during a home invasion robbery on the city’s North Side Wednesday.

Cuomo amps up pressure on teachers, Legislature
Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared Wednesday that the "Battle of Albany" is on. Taking on the state's traditionally powerful teachers unions, Cuomo threatened to impose tougher job evaluations Feb. 16 if the unions continue to, as he put it, block progress. The evaluations taking into account student performance were required by law two years ago.

NY woman admits killing man with car for money
A central New York woman admits she ran over a 74-year-old man, saying he paid her to do it because he was terminally ill.

NIH to examine NY teens with mysterious tics
The state Health Department has secured an agreement with the National Institutes of Health for an examination of western New York high school students suffering from unexplained tics and verbal outbursts.

Status update: Facebook to go public, raise $5B
Facebook made a much-anticipated status update Wednesday: The Internet social network is going public eight years after its computer-hacking CEO Mark Zuckerberg started the service at Harvard University.

Panetta: US combat in Afghanistan to end next year
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta laid out the administration's most explicit portrayal of the U.S. drawdown in Afghanistan, saying Wednesday that U.S. and other international forces in Afghanistan expect to end their combat role in 2013 and continue a training and advisory role with Afghan forces through 2014.

Lord & Taylor watch thief arrested
Syracuse Police have arrested the suspect accused of stealing watches from a Lord and Taylor last week.

‘Demand charge’ may keep ski resorts from making snow
Ski resorts may find it too expensive to make snow for the rest of the season because if snow making machines are turned on, resort owners say National Grid tacks on an extra charge on top of their energy usage.

National Grid donates $10K to help Habitat home damaged by copper thieves
National Grid has made a huge donation that will help a disabled veteran get one step closer to moving into his new home.

SU lacrosse player accused in police chase appears in court
A Syracuse University lacrosse player was back in city court on Wednesday afternoon, where he spoke publicly for the first time about his drinking problem.

Town clerk denies involvement in coffee spilling incident
A coffee spill in the town of Lysander still has people talking. NewsChannel 9 first told you about former town supervisor Barry Bullis who was recently arrested, accused of intentionally damaging recording equipment belonging to a rival Tuesday night. Town clerk Lisa Dell denies any involvement in the incident.

Car flipped on side on Onondaga Lake Parkway
Emergency personnel are on the way to the scene of an accident that left one car flipped on its side on the Onondaga Lake Parkway late Wednesday afternoon.

Waterloo rallying around hometown hero and Giants coach Coughlin
There’s probably no place that will be rooting harder for the New York Giants Sunday than Waterloo – the birthplace of New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin.

Man survives 60-ft. jump into upstate NY creek
Authorities say a suicidal man survived jumping off a 60-foot ledge after driving his pickup truck into a central New York ravine.

SU football announces 2012 signees
The Syracuse University football team announced its 2012 National Letter of Intent Signing Class on Wednesday afternoon.

Video store robbery suspect arrested
Police have charged a 24-year-old Fulton woman with robbery after they say she robbed a video rental store late last month.

American Airlines may cut up to 14,000 jobs
American Airlines wants to cut labor costs by 20 percent and eliminate 12,000 to 14,000 jobs at the nation's third-biggest airline.

Judge says man accused of rape is fit to stand trial
A man accused of giving away a 2-year-old child in Brooklyn is fit to stand trial on sex charges involving the child’s mother, according to a judge.

State ruled at fault in former East Syracuse mayor’s death
New York State is liable for the death of a former East Syracuse mayor, according to a state court of appeals.

Syracuse killer sentenced to 20 years in prison
A man convicted in a homicide that took place outside a New Year’s Eve Party on Syracuse’s North Side was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Wednesday morning.

New medical facility to open up in Central Square
A transformation project is underway in Oswego County and residents hope it will make for easier access to doctors and medical personnel.

'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius dead
Los Angeles police say Don Cornelius, creator of the long-running TV dance show "Soul Train," shot himself to death Wednesday morning at his home.

Forgery, larceny suspect arrested at Occupy Syracuse encampment
Syracuse Police arrested a homeless man on Monday at Perseverance Park on forgery and petit larceny charges.

Healthcare Alliance cards: The Real Deal
Several Central New Yorkers have told NewsChannel 9 that they have received drug discount cards through the mail lately.

National Grid customers online payment problems? The Real Deal
National Grid customers who pay online may have been having trouble getting through on the utility’s website lately. National Grid personnel say that a new upgrade to their website has created technical challenges over the past few weeks.