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New York Legislature can agree on one idea ... to head home
And now they're gone. Again. State lawmakers packed up and left Albany on Thursday
Firefighters take to the air to battle wildfires
Flames cover more than 8,000 acres in California
Scouts go high tech at 2010 Jamboree.
43,000 Boy Scouts holding the most technologically advanced jamboree ever.
Greece PD probe finds several problems
Internal investigation finds missing drug evidence, cronyism, shoddy investigations.
Arcuri supporter seeking to get Richard Hanna off the party ballot in the 24th Congressional District race.
A local doughnut shop owner is trying to knock congressional candidate Richard Hanna's name off the Independence Party's ballot.
Oneida City attorney stepping down
After two and a half terms as city attorney, Justin Murphy is resigning, after being offered a permanent full-time legal position. The search will begin soon for a new one.
SUNY Oswego takes steps toward a green future
The powerAIR Sail vertical axis wind turbine was hoisted onto the boiler room beside Lee Hall on the SUNY Oswego campus Thursday morning.
BOCES plans consolidation study
A consolidation study will explore the option of creating a few regional high schools to serve the 18 public school districts in the St. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services region. It will identify how districts can trim costs by sharing programs, services and staffing without actually merging into regional schools.
The U.S. Supreme Court is asked to hear a foreclosure case against the Oneida Indian Nation.
The nation’s highest court has been asked to consider a tax foreclosure case against the Oneida Indian Nation.
No bail reduction for accused child molester
Fulton man remains in jail on $25K cash, bond
Did fired assessor use his power to retaliate against neighbors?
Report found Raymo's methods inconsistent, public relations poor
Bad news for Ogdensburg: plant shutdown means big job loss
Company issues WARN notice, plans to start closure Oct. 26
Ousted Agriculture Dept. employee Sherrod plans to sue conservative blogger.
Former USDA employee Shirley Sherrod will sue Andrew Breitbart who posted edited video to make her appear racist.
After a year long delay work on the Ithaca Gun plant has continued again.
Workers were back on site at Ithaca Gun Thursday, and the estimate is two weeks to have all the piles gone
A closer look at the iPhone4.Is it worth it after all the problems with connectivity, and bugs with the model. No drilling lease may not matter.
There are ways to work around some provisions, the latest hitch is compulsory integration.Lawmaker appealing for help to keep HSBC in downtown Buffalo.
Company has looked at suburbian space despite namesake building in the city.Popular Owasco sandbox reopens to public again
Closed because off bee problem
Do you like saving money?
Learn to negotiate your way to lower cable TV and cell phone billsThe Rangel factor in November
Will it hurt Democrats in midterm elections? Discuss here.Family to killer: 'You're a 'monster'
Brown sentenced to 40 years to life for murders of Geneva mom and daughter
Police: Friendly's workers hold suspect until police arrive
Employees kept a Utica man charged with robbery from leaving a Friendly's store until police arrive.
Heavy traffic expected during next week's annual PGA Tour
The New York State Department of Transportation, the Oneida County Sheriff's Department, the Oneida Indian Nation Police and the Turning Stone Resort and Casino have coordinated efforts to manage traffic for the upcoming Turning Stone Resort Championship next week.
Oswego Fire Chief Officially Sworn In
Jeff McCrobie was officially sworn in Wednesday afternoon as the Port City's Fire Chief.
Supreme Court asked to consider foreclosure against Oneida Nation
At issue is whether Oneida and Madison counties have the authority to bring foreclosure actions against the tribe for nonpayment of property taxes.
Clinton wedding isn't the only thing cooking in Rhinebeck
Think of us as your Rhinebeck-area tour guides, here to point you to the most exotic cigars, fascinating bits of history, scenic walks and the best London broil east of the Hudson.
Idol shakeup: Ellen quits, J.Lo close to deal to take her place
Ellen DeGeneres, who never got comfort able telling young sing ers to go back to their day jobs, has abruptly quit as a judge on "American Idol."
