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Laurie Fine to sue ESPN, reporter for libel
Attorneys representing Laurie Fine announced on Wednesday morning that their client - the wife of former Syracuse University men's basketball assistant coach Bernie Fine - will sue ESPN and ESPN reporter Mark Schwarz for libel. Read More..
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Driver taken into custody after crashing into DeWitt home
Authorities say a car crashed into a home near the intersection of Craigie Street and North Avenue in the town of DeWitt shortly after 3:30 Wednesday afternoon. Read More..
Scam Watch: Text message claiming you've won a Walmart gift card
A text message offering a $1,000 Walmart gift card is hitting cell phones across Central New York and many of you have been asking if it’s legit. Read More..
Mom who pleaded guilty to daughter’s death released from prison
A Fulton woman who admitted that she left her child in a camper without a working air conditioner in 90-degree weather, killing the child, has been released from prison. Read More..
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Cuomo visits Syracuse, pushes plan to protect NY’s disabled
Governor Andrew Cuomo stopped in Syracuse Wednesday to push a plan to protect New York State’s most vulnerable population. Read More..
Rain moving out of CNY late this afternoon; sun returns
A line of showers and thunderstorms along a cold front will move east, out of CNY by 5 this evening. Skies will begin clearing, with temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s through 8 pm. Read More..
Manlius swan lays two more eggs
Manlius residents have two more reasons to celebrate after “Faye” laid two more eggs. Read More..
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NY Assembly enlists public in minimum wage fight
Democratic Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver on Tuesday appealed for public pressure to force a vote that would raise the minimum wage, one of his top priorities but one that has defied a political resolution. Soon after, the Senate's Republican majority dug in deeper against the raise. Read More..
What is Clear Cast? The Real Deal
Many Central New Yorkers say they've received a mailing from a company called Clear Cast that promises to deliver crystal clear digital television with no monthly bill. Read More..
Child killer to stay behind bars
A man who was 13 when he murdered a 4-year-old in New York’s Southern Tier was once again denied parole on Wednesday. Read More..
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US lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in young kids
For the first time in 20 years, U.S. health officials have lowered the threshold for lead poisoning in young children. Read More..
FTC: Skechers deceived consumers with shoe ads
The government wants you to know that simply sporting a pair of Skechers' fitness shoes is not going to get you Kim Kardashian's curves or Brooke Burke's toned tush. Read More..
Oswego woman to serve remainder of sentence for deadly drunk driving incident
An Oswego woman was ordered to serve the rest of her six-month sentence in jail for a fatal drunk driving accident in the Rochester area. Read More..
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Syracuse students treated after pepper spray discharged on bus
Authorities say several Syracuse elementary school students have been treated after pepper spray was discharged on their school bus. Read More..
Centro bus, minivan involved in accident on Syracuse’s South Side
An accident involving a Centro bus and a minivan created traffic back-ups on Syracuse’s South Side Wednesday morning. Read More..
Davis and Lang file defamation appeal
Two men whose defamation case against Syracuse University men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim was dismissed last week have now filed an appeal. Read More..
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Ithaca hiker being treated for rabies after fox attack
Authorities say a hiker bitten by a fox in the Ithaca area park is being treated for rabies. Read More..
Majority of local school budgets pass
The majority of local school budgets were given the stamp of approval by voters Tuesday night. In fact, every district -- including two of the largest districts in Onondaga County -- passed their budgets. Read More..
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School Votes - Full results from every district
School Votes - Full results from every district
NewsChannel 9 and 9WSYR.com have full coverage of today's school votes in Central New York. Results of budget votes, school board elections and other propositions from every district are starting to come in and are now available. Click through to see if your school district's budget passed or failed. Read More..
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Gun arrest leads to charges in string of storage unit burglaries
A Sheriff’s Office investigation into an East Syracuse man accused of trying to sell a gun at the Regional Farmers Market has led to numerous charges stemming from a series of burglaries throughout Onondaga County. Read More..
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State News

1 of 5 People Shot In Buffalo Park Attack Dies

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Authorities say one of the five people shot in a Buffalo park during a picnic has died.

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Your Stories: I-690 repair delays

One of our viewers is bothered by how long it’s taking the State Department of Transportation to construct a permanent fix for the hole that developed on one of the eastbound lanes of 690 that was patched up back in late-March. This round of repairs was supposed to take only two weeks he says, but we’re several weeks into the project now. Video

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Business News

Delta says frequent fliers saw different fares

Delta Air Lines says it may have charged some frequent fliers higher fares than other customers for almost three weeks because of a computer glitch.

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Gene linked to Parkinson’s may reveal who’s most affected and how fast

Doctors may soon be able to predict how fast Parkinson’s disease progresses.

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	Duke Eliminates SU from the NCAA tournament Duke beats SU, 12-9, in the first round of the NCAA men's lacrosse tournament, ending the Orange's season.
	ACC, ESPN agree to extension through 2026-27 The Atlantic Coast Conference and ESPN have extended their television deal through the 2026-27 season.
	Syracuse to Visit Duke in 1st Round of NCAA Tournament After winning the inaugural Big East Tournament, Syracuse earns an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Orange will visit 3rd-seed Duke on May 12 at 12pm.

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Drunken fall

A drunk woman has become an internet sensation after she came crashing down to earth when a window awning gave way and the whole drama was caught on camera.

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100,000 Facebook users use new organ donor option

An organ donation group says more than 100,000 people used a new Facebook feature the first day to declare they are donors.

Education News

Should teachers and students be Facebook friends?

Should students and teachers ever be friends on Facebook? The nation's largest school system is preparing to release social media guidelines for teachers. It's feeding a discussion about how to balance risks of inappropriate contact with social media benefits.

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