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Yesterday at 8:16 AM  The body of one of three New Yorkers killed in an attack in Afghanistan is scheduled to arrive in his upstate hometown while the funeral of a second victim is being held in the Hudson Valley.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Police say a woman has died after being hit by a car while bicycling in upstate New York

Monday, June 10, 2013  Two of the three Americans killed in an insider attack in Afghanistan over the weekend were from upstate New York.

Monday, June 03, 2013  The Department of Defense announced the death of a Fort Drum soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Monday, May 27, 2013  John Panighetti, WWII veteran and German P.O.W. shares his story of sacrifice with the community of Solvay, where he was born and raised.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  Over 100 people from across the area came to the Palace Theater in Syracuse to remember those who have served in our wars. While they celebrated and honored the lives of those who fought for our country, a local group of Vietnam Veterans opened today's concert with a colorguard salute.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  One of the two baby swans in Manlius has died. Ornithologist Michael Bean said the cygnet was struggling to swim at one end of the swan pond and a bystander jumped in to try to save it. Bean says the cygnet died less than an hour later.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  The State Fairgrounds were filled Sunday with hundreds of people out paying tribute to a man they remember as a local hero. He was remembered for saving his neighbors from a Liverpool fire three years ago.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The public will have a chance to pay their respects to a local soldier killed in Afghanistan.

Friday, May 10, 2013  An inmate at the Onondaga County Justice Center died at University Hospital after suffering from an apparent medical condition.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  If you were planning on seeing heavy-metal band, "As I Lay Dying" at The Regional Market next month, it may be without its lead singer.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The brother of a New York native killed in Afghanistan says his sibling and another Marine were slain by an Afghan soldier they were training.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  An Oswego County man has been identified as the driver in a fatal hit-and-run accident that killed 4-year-old Carolee Ashby on Halloween night 1968.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Authorities say a 3-year-old upstate New York girl has died from injuries suffered when a television fell on her.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Two Syracuse University students are facing drug-related charges as a result of a police investigation into the death of SU student Marianne Guppenberger earlier this month. Police say there is no indication of any criminal activity directly connected to her death.