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City of Syracuse

SU beats Vermont 79-56

The Orange cruise past Vermont in the first round of the NCAA tournament, beating the Catamounts 79-56.

03/19/2010 11:58 PM

Onondaga County

Bridgeport home damaged by fire

Fire causes extensive damage to a home in Bridgeport. It started just before 8:30 p.m. Friday at a home on Route 31.

03/19/2010 10:58 PM

City of Syracuse

Community learns about new "water" drug

Though many agree water is thought of as peaceful and refreshing, community members in Syracuse learned on Friday it's also a drug that could potentially kill someone.

03/19/2010 10:40 PM

Ithaca

Fans react to Cornell's big win

The City of Ithaca is celebrating. The Cornell Big Red won their first ever NCAA tournament game Friday afternoon against Temple and as our Kat De Maria tells us, it's a victory the entire community is reveling in.

03/19/2010 10:34 PM

Ithaca

No. 12 seed Cornell dominates Temple 78-65

The Cornell Big Red are keeping their tournament dreams alive! For the first time in school history, Cornell advances to the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Updated 03/19/2010 10:28 PM

City of Syracuse

Man attacked on South Salina Street

A Syracuse man is seriously injured after being hit in the head with a hammer. Syracuse police say Bradley Washington, 51, was hit in the head twice on the 2000 block of South Salina Street Friday afternoon.

Updated 03/19/2010 10:07 PM

Vestal

People enjoy the nice weather at Vestal Rail Trail

People in the Southern Tier continue to take advantage of the warm temperatures while they last. Vestal Rail Trail was a popular spot to enjoy the sunshine Friday afternoon.

03/19/2010 09:32 PM

Ithaca

Cornell celebrates Dragon Day Parade

It wasn't just Cornell's big upset over Temple that had students dancing the streets. As a mark of spring, the Big Red held their annual Dragon Day Parade Friday.

03/19/2010 09:20 PM

Binghamton

2010 Census: How should prison inmates be counted?

By now you've heard how important it is to fill out your 2010 Census forms and send them back. By doing so, an accurate population count will be taken to help with distribution of funds, but as our Vince Slomsky tells us, there's also a political aspect involved that some local lawmakers are trying to get rid of.

03/19/2010 08:09 PM

Elmira

17th Annual Economic Forum held in Elmira

Could it be the boost the Southern Tier needs to get the economy back on its feet? The potential impact of Marcellus Shale was the focus of the 17th Annual Economic Forum in Elmira Friday. Our Kaitlyn Lionti tells us more about the event and why some people hope the state's moratorium is lifted as soon as possible.

03/19/2010 08:01 PM

City of Syracuse

Grape growers call out to Senator Valesky

Grape growers and owners of local wineries are calling on Syracuse area State Senator David Valesky to come out in support of legislation that would allow sale of wine in grocery stores. The proposal is contained in the governor's budget plan.

03/19/2010 07:54 PM

City of Syracuse

Buerkle: Maffei should reject health care reform bill

The republican challenging democrat Dan Maffei in this year's 25th congressional district race is calling on the incumbent to change his mind and vote to reject a new health care reform bill.

03/19/2010 07:50 PM

Rome

Griffo seeks re-election

Rome-based State Senator Joseph Griffo will seek re-election to represent New York's 47th District.

03/19/2010 07:45 PM

Binghamton

Month long cocaine investigation comes to an end

Two Binghamton men are behind bars, after a month long cocaine investigation. After stopping their car on Lydia Street, police arrested Joshua Colvin, 21, and Joseph Bennett, 31.

03/19/2010 07:18 PM

Watertown

Police: Watertown man allegedly has sexual contact with mentally disabled child

A Watertown man is behind bars after police say he engaged in sexual contact with a mentally disabled child.

03/19/2010 07:09 PM

Watertown

Two arrested in Watertown home invasion

Two arrests are made in a home invasion in Watertown. Around 1 a.m. Friday, Watertown Police were called to an apartment on Sterling Street for a fight.

03/19/2010 07:05 PM

City of Syracuse

I-81 to reopen this weekend

Exactly three weeks after the state shut down I-81 Northbound in Syracuse, the highway will reopen to traffic this weekend.

03/19/2010 06:45 PM

City of Syracuse

SU prepares for big game

Game time is fast approaching for the Syracuse Orange as they prepare to take on Vermont in their first round game in Buffalo. Our Brad Vivacqua is outside the arena and joins us with more from there.

03/19/2010 06:38 PM

Chittenango

Chittenango Falls slated for closure

More than 40 New York State Parks are on the Governor's list for possible closure. Chittenango Falls in Madison County is one of them. Joleene Des Rosiers spent the afternoon at the park, and spoke with many visitors who say closing down this natural beauty would be a shame.

03/19/2010 06:29 PM

City of Syracuse

CSEA protesters put pressure on senator

When finances are tight in Albany, tensions rise. Our Bill Carey says those tensions were on display by state workers in Syracuse, with their protests aimed at a man considered an ally.

03/19/2010 05:57 PM

Fort Drum

Fort Drum looking for more energy efficiency

Many consider Fort Drum one of the biggest cities in the North Country but with more people, comes higher costs. Last year's utility bills alone came to a whopping $26 million and with budget cuts already a reality, our Brian Dwyer reports the post is taking action to cut that number down.

03/19/2010 05:57 PM

Oneida County

Facebook being used as political platform

Facebook users can create groups and fan pages for almost anything and anyone and get their message out to millions of people. One college student is using the social networking site as a platform in New York's gubernatorial race. As Iris St. Meran explains, more and more people are using the popular site to do more than just socialize.

Updated 03/19/2010 05:43 PM

Cayuga County

Thruway pavement project

We have a traffic alert for commuters who use the Thruway between Syracuse and Auburn. Starting next week, a pavement construction project will tie up the 15 mile stretch of highway between Exits 39 and 40 in Onondaga and Cayuga Counties.

03/19/2010 05:05 PM

Syracuse/Oswego/Auburn

John Wallace speaks to Syracuse high schoolers

An SU basketball alum turned NBA all star is in Central New York this week, but it isn't for the NCAA tournament. As part of the "Winning Because I Tried" Youth Mentoring Program, John Wallace is in Syracuse to speak to the city's high schoolers.

03/19/2010 05:03 PM

Oswego

Hospital renovations starting to take shape

It's a multi-million dollar renovation project and officials at Oswego Hospital hope to have it complete by the end of the year. Thanks to a federal grant of more than $14 million, the hospital is working on improving its emergency room facilities, as well as the labs and intermediate care unit. Our Andy Mattison got a sneak peak at the parts of the project that have been completed.

03/19/2010 04:49 PM

City of Syracuse

Former police officer indicted on drug charges

A grand jury indicts a former Syracuse police officer accused of having mushrooms he planned to sell to children. Frederick Baunee, 48, faces charges of criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of marijuana.

Updated 03/19/2010 03:22 PM

Chemung County

Health Department needs help finding two pit bulls

The Chemung County Health Department is asking for help locating two pit bulls involved in biting incidents. The first happened on March 16th. The second incident happened just this morning.

03/19/2010 01:46 PM

Bradford County (PA)

Man charged with rape

A Rome, Pennsylvania man is in jail after police say he raped a woman early yesterday morning. The woman reported to police that she was sexually assaulted by 54-year-old William Skidmore.

03/19/2010 01:20 PM

Jefferson County

160 bags of heroin found in car during traffic stop

A traffic stop in Jefferson County leads to a major drug bust. It happened on I-81 in the Town of Ellisburg. The Metro-Jeff Drug Task Force says 160 bags of heroin were recovered from the vehicle.

03/19/2010 01:16 PM

City of Syracuse

Fans gearing up for tonight’s game

The first teams playing in the opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament in Buffalo have taken the floor at HSBC Arena. The SU men won't take the court until 9:30 tonight when they take on the Vermont Catamount but excitement is running high. Our Brad Vivacqua is has been with the team and the fans. He joins us now from Buffalo with more.