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Yesterday at 10:28 AM  A 22-year-old Brown University student has been charged with disorderly conduct following an incident in which a Brown basketball player was assaulted and suffered severe head injuries.

Yesterday at 9:57 AM  The Cuomo administration says about $90 million will be spent this year on construction projects at 50 of the state's parks and historic sites.

Yesterday at 8:17 AM  Ticket sold at Publix Supermarket in Zephyrhills, Florida

Friday, May 17, 2013  Public safety officials in Connecticut say about 50 people have been hurt after two commuter trains collided outside New York City. Four of those injuries were deemed serious.

Friday, May 17, 2013  There is a rabies alert in the town of Marcellus. The Onondaga County Health department says a raccoon tested positive for rabies.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A state senator and several local business owners are pushing for residents to take part in the debate over the future of Interstate 81 in Syracuse, and are warning the public that changing traffic patterns could have a negative impact on local businesses.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A ground blessing ceremony was held on the site where Habitat for Humanity will build a new home for a veteran.

Friday, May 17, 2013  It was a perfect day out for the 72-mile bike ride to raise awareness and funds for kids with cancer.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The husband of Jennifer Ramsaran charged with murder in her death.

Friday, May 17, 2013  State Police have identified the human remains found earlier this month in Little Falls.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The City of Syracuse is planning road reconstruction in Armory Square that begins Monday, May 20.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The ground where one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the country burst info flames three months ago will now see new life.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A wayward cow's dip in a central New York pond ends with the animal being lassoed by several volunteer "cowboys."

Friday, May 17, 2013  When most people think about weather in Central New York, the first thing that comes to mind is lake-effect snow. We'll soon get a glimpse into how the storms work from the inside out.