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Friday, April 26, 2013  A central New York man who killed his sister-in-law last year and dumped her body in a ravine outside Syracuse has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.

Monday, February 11, 2013  A Lafayette man is accused of sealing 5 gold coins and selling them to a shop in Syracuse.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  State Police in LaFayette responded to a serious accident on State Route 11 at Moltion Road at 1:59am Saturday.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Two multi-car crashes shut down portions of I-81 in LaFayette and Tully on Friday. I-81 was reopen in both directions by 2:15 p.m.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Meetings are being held by state officials around New York to answer any questions the public has about the SAFE act. This gun control legislation has made New York State the toughest on guns in the nation.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Video - An informational town hall meeting on the NY SAFE Act attracted a large crowd in the city of Oswego where some people are using the forum to express their opposition to the legislation.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Snowmobiles are out in force hitting the trails due to the recent snowfall. There are a few items that need to be addressed first before you take a day to hit the trails.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  Their home reduced to rubble, a Lafayette family who lost everything when their house caught fire on Thursday feel blessed to be alive today.

Friday, December 21, 2012  A family of four is homeless after a fire destroys their home, but their dog is safe thanks to their neighbor.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  UPDATE: A Phoenix man, suspected of killing his sister-in-law, a Geddes woman, was arrested in Pennsylvania on Monday night and will be charged with second degree murder. Investigators say he confessed to killing his sister-in-law Patricia Gryczka.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Tuesday afternoon the 49 year old man accused of killing 53 year old Patricia Gryzcka was arraigned in Geddes Town Court.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Death of Patricia Gryczka, 53 of Geddes is ruled a homicide.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Onondaga County Sheriff's detectives are investigating what they are calling a "suspicious" death in the Town of Lafayette.

Sunday, October 07, 2012  A little mud, a brisk breeze, the smell of apple fritters and the colors of fall made up Lafayette Apple Festival this weekend, as thousands came out to enjoy not only the rides and the games, but the tasty apple treats as well.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  42-year-old man has been charged after allegedly pointing a green laser at the Air-1 helicopter while it was flying over the Town of Lafayette Wednesday Night.