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Syracuse NY Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather

syracuse.com — Upon further review: Notre Dame of Utica, which lost to Skaneateles Saturday, is back in the playoffs. Watch video Search local jobs in Syracuse and CNY. Search for new or used cars in Syracuse and Central New York. Search the latest real estate listings across Central New York.

Syracuse fatal fire victim identified; she had survived house fire as a child

syracuse.com — Syracuse, NY -- Syracuse authorities have identified the victim in Sunday's fatal fire as Natasha McGlown, 24. The 4 a.m. fire caused intense heat that injured five firefighters who responded to 354 Clairmonte Ave., near Upper Onondaga Park. McGlown's body was not found until after the fire had been contained and fire officials were able to search the second-floor apartment.

AG: Syracuse head shop owner will spend 60 days in jail in 'bath salts' case

syracuse.com — Syracuse, NY -- The owner of a North Salina Street head shop who sold synthetic drugs known as "bath salts" after a judge's order to stop will spend 60 days in jail, according to the state Attorney General's Office.

Syracuse NY Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather

syracuse.com — Upon further review: Notre Dame of Utica, which lost to Skaneateles Saturday, is back in the playoffs. Watch video Search local jobs in Syracuse and CNY. Search for new or used cars in Syracuse and Central New York. Search the latest real estate listings across Central New York.

Dryden man, 101, not injured after rollover crash in Cayuga County

syracuse.com — Venice, NY -- A 101-year-old man suffered no injuries tonight after his car rolled over on state Route 34 in southern Cayuga County, deputies said. He was taken by Onondaga County Air One helicopter to Upstate University Hospital as a precaution given his age, deputies said.

Syracuse NY Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather

syracuse.com — Upon further review: Notre Dame of Utica, which lost to Skaneateles Saturday, is back in the playoffs. Watch video Search local jobs in Syracuse and CNY. Search for new or used cars in Syracuse and Central New York. Search the latest real estate listings across Central New York.

Fire that killed Syracuse woman gave very little warning before erupting, neighbor says

syracuse.com — Syracuse, NY -- Jill Shinaman frantically called 911 as she banged on the door of her neighbor's burning house early Sunday in Syracuse. Shinaman, 59, couldn't get in 354-356 Clairmonte Ave. A minute later, a police officer arrived and broke it down. He rushed up the stairs, but was turned back by smoke.

Syracuse NY Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather

syracuse.com — Upon further review: Notre Dame of Utica, which lost to Skaneateles Saturday, is back in the playoffs. Watch video Search local jobs in Syracuse and CNY. Search for new or used cars in Syracuse and Central New York. Search the latest real estate listings across Central New York.

David Renz's public defender wants death penalty lawyer to assist federal court defense

syracuse.com — Syracuse, NY -- As prosecutors consider a federal death penalty charge against David Renz, the public defender's office this week asked the court to appoint a lawyer with experience in capital punishment cases. The request for William T.

Syracuse NY Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather

syracuse.com — Upon further review: Notre Dame of Utica, which lost to Skaneateles Saturday, is back in the playoffs. Watch video Search local jobs in Syracuse and CNY. Search for new or used cars in Syracuse and Central New York. Search the latest real estate listings across Central New York.

Oneida Nation, state agree on wide-ranging deal on gaming, taxing, land

syracuse.com — For the first time, the Oneida Indian Nation has agreed to share its wealth with its longtime adversary, the state of New York. In a deal announced today, the Oneidas will give 25 percent of their gaming machine revenues to the state in exchange for exclusive rights to run casinos in a 10-county area of Central New York.

Syracuse NY Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather

syracuse.com — Upon further review: Notre Dame of Utica, which lost to Skaneateles Saturday, is back in the playoffs. Watch video Search local jobs in Syracuse and CNY. Search for new or used cars in Syracuse and Central New York. Search the latest real estate listings across Central New York.

Syracuse principal: Suspensions a 'Band-Aid' to bigger issues in and out of school

syracuse.com — Grant Middle School Principal Dean DeSantis addressed Tuesday's packed Syracuse school board meeting in response to increased classroom disruptions and suspensions. He spoke on behalf of the district's administrators and supervisors. DeSantis has been credited for improvements at Grant, one of the lowest-performing schools in the state.

Daytime burglars target homes along DeWitt-Syracuse border: Crime database

syracuse.com — DeWitt, NY -- DeWitt police are investigating after a spike in burglaries that also includes Syracuse's Meadowbrook, Scottholm and Salt Springs neighborhoods, a police sergeant said. The Syracuse.com Reported Crimes Database recorded a dozen burglaries from early August in the area straddling the city line from Nottingham Road to Le Moyne College.