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Teen Arrested Near New York Military Base Had Hundreds Of Bullets, Drone, And Fireworks
New York State Police justified the strong police response to an Idaho teenager who brought a handgun to the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station in June, despite a judge’s opinion that calling out the bomb squad was “over the top.” Police arrested Simeon W. Brovont, who had hundreds of rounds of ammunition in his 2003 Toyota Corolla, along with a drone and several objects that looked like blasting caps but turned out to be fireworks, Trooper James O’Callaghan said.
How to handle a 'phantom debt' collector
What should you do if a bill collector calls about a debt that you don't even owe? Consumers have rights in such cases. Here are some tips from the National Consumers League: If a caller asks you to wire money or provide information such as a bank routing number, credit or debit card number over the phone, hang up. It’s probably a scam. If you are unsure if you owe a debt, ask the caller to only contact you by mail and to provide written proof of the debt.
The Batavian: 1 seriously injured in motorcycle crash
Byron, N.Y. (WHAM) - A motorcyclist was seriously hurt after a crash in Byron on Saturday.13WHAM's news partners at the Batavian say the accident happened on Searls Road in between Cook Road and North Byron Road.The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital by Mercy Flight.13WHAM has reached out to police for more information.
The Untold Story' Recalls The Soldiers The Movies Overlooked
FORT DRUM — A fierce battle involving Fort Drum soldiers in Somalia began on Oct. 3, 1993, with a radio transmission — “black hawk down.” The majority of Americans learned about how U.S. and United Nations forces came to the rescue of 99 ambushed U.S. Army Rangers trapped in the streets of Mogadishu through a Hollywood movie and book of the same name. But filmmaker and retired Air Force Col.
The Making of 'Black Hawk Down: The Untold Story'
FORT DRUM -- A fierce battle involving Fort Drum soldiers in Somalia began on Oct. 3, 1993, with a radio transmission -- "black hawk down." The majority of Americans learned about how U.S. and United Nations forces came to the rescue of 99 ambushed U.S. Army Rangers trapped in the streets of Mogadishu through a Hollywood movie and book of the same name. But filmmaker and retired Air Force Col.
Reader's View: Attacking religion as wrong as attacking race
Most of the Bible is more than 2,000 years old, and recent archaeological finds, including Dead Sea Scrolls, confirm modern Bible translations are nearly identical to ancient copies. Despite misconceptions, Bibles are word-for-word or thought-for-thought translations from the original Greek, Latin, and various Hebrew writings. Most Bibles explain how they were translated.In the 3rd century BC, 70 Jewish scholars created the Septuagint, a translation of the Old Testament into Greek.
Not exactly the jazz singer: The purpose and power of a cantor
He will be dressed in a white robe and white prayer shawl with black stripes. The white is a departure from his usual colorful rabbinical attire because he's leading his congregation during a time of elevated holiness in the Jewish New Year.
Army Recruiter/Guitarist Wows Crowd as Guest of AC/DC Tribute Band
WADDINGTON -- Sgt. Austin J. West works as a U.S. Army recruiter, but on Aug. 25, a rock band performing during the Huk Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament here recruited him for his guitar skills. Sgt. West and Army Staff Sgt. Joe Contardo set up an Army recruiting tent at Whittaker Park, where fans of the tournament gathered to party and socialize. Sgt. West, 24, a native of Mandeville, La., has been in the Army for five years.
The Catholic Church has reached a tipping point
The Roman Catholic Church is confronting the strongest challenge to its credibility in 500 years. In 1517, Augustinian monk Martin Luther nailed a document outlining 95 theses to a door of the church in Wittenberg, Germany. He openly questioned the pope’s authority as well as corrupt practices of the church. Luther’s actions paved the way for the Protestant Reformation; many Christians agreed with his arguments and left Catholicism behind.
Former Playboy model found strangled in Pennsylvania home
A former Playboy model has been found dead in her Pennsylvania home. The New York Daily News reports Christina Carlin-Kraft's body was discovered by Lower Merion Township Police in her apartment bedroom on Wednesday, after being called for a welfare check. She was strangled to death with a rope or cord, according to the medical examiner's autopsy at the Montgomery County Coroner's Office. A homicide investigation has been launched, but no suspects have been identified.
Court records: Syracuse man used gun stolen in Pennsylvania in shooting near bar
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse man accused of shooting another man near a bar at the intersection of Park and Butternut streets had a gun stolen in Pennsylvania, according to court records. Both men arrested after the shooting — Kevin Ranzinger, 24, of Syracuse, and Isiah L. Coker, 29, of Auburn — had illegally possessed guns, court records said.
Will the New York Wheel project move forward?
Sept. 5 is just two weeks away. That's the deadline the New York Wheel was given to take steps - such as hiring a new contractor - toward recommencing construction of the 630-foot observation wheel on ...
Trump to Visit Fort Drum, Sign National Defense Authorization Act
The White House confirmed Tuesday afternoon that President Donald J. Trump will be visiting Fort Drum on Monday to hold a signing ceremony for H.R. 5515, the John McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. Mr. Trump will also deliver remarks during the visit. U.S. Rep. Elise M. Stefanik wrote Mr. Trump a letter in March inviting him to Fort Drum, and released a statement Tuesday afternoon when the visit was confirmed.
Woman charged with felony drunk driving in Kingston
KINGSTON – A Pennsylvania woman was charged with felony drunk driving in Kingston on Friday. The Ulster County Sheriff's office said a deputy was stationary on Abeel Street in Kingston at 4:05 a.m. Friday when a car struck a curb behind him, flattening one of its tires. The sheriff's office said the driver, Melissa A. Kerestes, 41, of Nesquehoning, Pa., was intoxicated and had a previous conviction for driving while intoxicated within the past 10 years.
Billy Joel reps Syracuse University on CBS 'Sunday Morning'
Billy Joel is celebrating his 100th show at Madison Square Garden, but he's also in an Upstate New York state of mind. The legendary piano man represented Syracuse University with an SU hat during a new interview with CBS "Sunday Morning" as he talked about his latest career milestone. "Yeah, I'm still trying to get my head around it," Joel said of his long-running residency at MSG. "The tickets are selling faster now going into our fifth year than they were when we started.
Four men's basketball players collect academic honors
Four Hamilton College men's basketball players have earned spots on the 2017-18 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court. 2017-18 NABC Honors Court release Matthew Moros '18 (Somers, N.Y./Somers HS) and Joe Pucci '18 (New York, N.Y./Hill School [Pa.]) received the award for the second time while Andrew Groll '19 (Armonk, N.Y./Byram Hills HS) and Michael Grassey '19 (Winchester, Mass./Winchester HS) picked up their first honor from the NABC.
Volunteers can help clean up the Delaware River
Kittatinny Canoes is looking for volunteers for its annual Delaware River cleanup. Monday and Tuesday, July 16-17, 2018 will mark the 29th year the company has sponsored the cleanup of a 70-mile portion of the river, according to a news release from Kittatinny Canoes. In 2017, 147 volunteers picked up 99 tires, 83 pounds of cans and a total of 1.4 tons of garbage, the news release said. Volunteers receive free camping and canoes on the cleanup days, as well as breakfast and dinner.
Family Members of Fort Drum Soldier Are Detained by Border Officials
WATERTOWN -- Two family members of a Fort Drum soldier are in Border Protection custody in Batavia after they were detained on the Fourth of July while trying to gain access to the post for an Independence Day celebration. A television station in New York City, Channel 4, reported that Brooklyn residents Concepcion and Margarito Silva were attempting to visit their son-in-law for a holiday celebration when they were stopped at a gate on post because they didn't have proper credentials.
West Point Shifts Focus of Sexual Assault Awareness Program
WEST POINT -- The official in charge of West Point's program to combat sexual assault and harassment told the military academy's Board of Visitors on Monday that they are changing the emphasis of their education program. "We're refocusing education on what to do, as opposed to what not to do," Samantha Ross, manager of West Point's Sexual Harassment & Assault Response and Prevention program, told the panel. Ross said cynicism and topic fatigue was setting in among some cadets.
West Point Superintendent Calls It a Career After 43 Years in the Army
WEST POINT -- Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr. said goodbye to West Point and the Army on Friday. Caslen, a member of West Point's class of 1975 and the military academy's superintendent since 2013, is retiring after 43 years in the Army. "I have loved every single minute," Caslen said. During his remarks at Friday's ceremony, Caslen confirmed that President Donald Trump has nominated Gen. Darryl Williams to succeed him. Williams was a 1983 West Point graduate.
Anthony Bourdain dead: Celebrity chef, TV star dies of suicide at 61
CNN reported Friday that the celebrity chef died early Friday morning of an apparent suicide. “It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain,” the network said in a statement Friday morning. “His love of great adventure, new friends, fine food and drink and the remarkable stories of the world made him a unique storyteller. His talents never ceased to amaze us and we will miss him very much.
In Class: Re-enacting the immigrant experience through Ellis Island
STATEN ISLAND — Fourth-graders at Blessed Sacrament School recently re-enacted some of the steps their ancestors may have taken upon arriving as immigrants to the United States. The West Brighton school was decorated to look like the Great Hall of Ellis Island to celebrate Immigration Day in April. The event was organized by teachers Jennifer Belford and Nicholas Siggia as an interactive history lesson incorporating English language arts reading and writing techniques.
Dingmans' veteran finds family of comrade killed in Vietnam
Lana Bellamy, The Times Herald-Record, Middletown, N.Y. (TNS) Glenn Douglas Hine had been a soldier for about a month when he was sent on a search-and-destroy mission in South Vietnam in May 1966.Hine, 19, and his troop were looking for members of the Viet Cong.Kenneth Geer, a then-20-year-old from Slate Hill, walked on the right side of the formation.Hine, nicknamed "Duncan" after the food company Duncan Hines, was on the left side.Suddenly, small-arms fire broke out.
In tents: Campsite startup growing fast
Daniel Axelrod, The Times Herald-Record, Middletown, N.Y. (TNS) Michael D'Agostino will never forget the impetus behind his decision to create Tentrr.com, a fast-growing website that has become the Airbnb of camping.He and wife Eloise Bune were camping in 2014 in Stokes State Forest in Sussex County, N.J., when they noticed a nearby Wicca event.
The Millennial Investment
Within the past few years, millennials have been the subject of much conversation in the automotive industry, as well as in society at large. This discussion seems to echo the same theme, that the generation is lazy, unmotivated and wants everything for free. I have always strived to be the exact opposite of this, and hearing it from older generations has never set well with me. I started working on cars in a local technical and career center at the age of 15.
Justify Wins the 13th Triple Crown in Horse Racing History
Justify has won the Belmont Stakes to win the 13th Triple Crown in the history of horse racing. The 37-year wait for the Triple Crown of horse racing, mercifully ended three years ago when amazing American Pharoah crossed the finish line first at the 2015 Belmont Stakes, was at the same time exasperating, demoralizing, and borderline comical. Why can’t one of these thoroughbreds just win three athletic competitions in a row? Bad baseball teams do that all the time.
Theta Tau | Chancellor Kent Syverud Addressed SU Community
By Conor Wight – Syracuse, N.Y. (CitrusTV) – This afternoon Chancellor Kent Syverud sent an e-mail to the Syracuse University community with an update on the Theta Tau investigation. The SU chapter of Theta Tau is permanently expelled and DPS is currently investigating 38 individuals in connection to the video released this week, Syverud said. The full video can be found here with transcription below.
E. coli outbreak in 11 states linked to chopped romaine lettuce
Erik Bascome, Staten Island Advance, N.Y. (TNS) STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- At least 35 people in 11 states, including New York, have fallen ill from an E.
FRESHMAN DUO BLANKS SAINT ROSE IN 22ND-RANKED BASEBALL’S 3-0 WIN - Le Moyne College
Syracuse, N.Y. – Freshmenandcombined to toss a two-hit shutout as the 22nd-ranked Le Moyne College baseball team recorded a 3-0 victory over The College of Saint Rose on Monday afternoon in Northeast-10 Conference Southwest Division action at the Onondaga Community College baseball complex.After Vail left runners stranded at second and third in the top of the third, the Dolphins scored the only run they would need in the bottom of the inning.
Le Temple de la renommée du baseball n'utilisera plus le Chief Wahoo
Les dirigeants du panthéon ont affirmé dans un communiqué émis mercredi qu'ils étaient «en accord avec les impressions du commissaire» et qu'ils reconnaissaient «les changements de perception de la société au sujet des logos représentant les Autochtones dans le baseball». L'ancien frappeur de puissance des Indians Jim Thome a été élu en janvier et a affirmé qu'il souhaitait voir le logo en «C» sur sa plaque quand elle sera dévoilée en juillet. Thome a dit que c'était «la bonne chose à faire».
Ice axe climbing in Adirondacks not for the faint hearted
N. Scott Trimble, Syracuse Media Group, N.Y. (TNS) Keene, N.Y.-- What do you do when your spouse comes at you with an axe? Belay her, of course.Patrick and Rachel Carey met when they were in middle school near Worcester, Mass.
What keeps these 42 farmers upbeat on ag
Despite historically narrow profit margins, Northeast farmers are a resilient bunch — thanks to wisdom-sparked enthusiasm. That’s why Farm Progress asked 225 mostly farmers (men and women) attending the New York Farm Show the same question: “What positive wisdom has helped you?” Many shared passed-down wisdoms, inspirations from others and lessons learned from life.
Protest and vigil planned in response to assault rifle celebration | The Pike County Courier
— A local group is planning a virtual protest and vigil in response to a four-day festival in Pike County, Pa., celebrating assault rifles and supporting gun rights.The protest of the "President Trump Thank you Dinner," organized by the Delaware Valley Democratic Club, was originally scheduled for the evening of Feb.
Lock of George Washington's hair found at Union College
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — India Spartz is always stumbling upon little treasures inside the vast collection of Union College’s Schaffer Library. The latest find, however, is really special.As head of special collections and archives at Union, Spartz and her staff at the library came across a rare lock of hair in December that they say belonged to George Washington.
Iraq's Fight Against ISIS 'Will Take Generations'
The commander of Fort Drum said Iraq’s military victories against ISIS will have to be built upon with political and economic action to ensure the terrorist group cannot return as a threat. “It will take generations,” said Maj. Gen. Walter E. Piatt.
Stefanik requests pay withheld
New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik does not want to get paid until the shutdown is over. In a statement, the republican wrote: "Members of Congress should live by the same laws as our constituents. Until the Senate Democrats put an end to this government shutdown, I have requested that my pay be withheld. I have also cosponsored legislation to ensure that our men and women in uniform and our national security personnel receive their pay."
How would a government shutdown affect you? It probably won't
That's the bottom line the Trump administration announced Friday, as lawmakers and the president continued to dicker over a plan to fund the government and meet Democratic demands to deal with a key immigration issue at the same time. Unlike a shutdown in the fall of 2013 when national parks and other prominent facilities closed, the Trump administration plans to keep many federal operations open if they involve hands-on dealing with the public.
Flu season running rampant in US
By Annalise KnudsonStaten Island Advance, N.Y. (TNS) STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - This year's flu season is turning out to be one of the worst, according to reports by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The season usually peaks from January through March, but can start as early as November and continue through late spring.The flu is currently widespread in 49 states, including New York, according to the CDC.According to the New York City Health Department, the majority of...
Opinion: This is why we celebrate MLK Jr. Day
The Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y. (TNS) Editor’s note: This editorial first appeared in The Daily Star in 2014. We reprint it here in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.Today, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.That information hardly comes as any kind of news flash.
Opinion: Trump shames nation with gutter talk
The Observer-Dispatch, Utica, N.Y. (TNS) We'd have to borrow a few choice words from the Donald J. Trump lexicon to properly describe the president's appalling attitude when it comes to immigrants. Just when you think the man can go no lower, he digs in deeper.Trump's shameful rant Thursday against Haitians and people from African nations is an embarrassment to a nation that has long opened its doors to a diverse sampling of people of all races, colors and creeds.
3.3 million faulty air bags that can explode recalled
Annalise Knudson, Staten Island Advance, N.Y. (TNS) STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Japanese air bag maker Takata is recalling an additional 3.3 million air bags that can explode and shoot shrapnel toward drivers and passengers.Approximately 34 million vehicles are currently under recall for approximately 46 million defective Takata air bags that can explode when the air bag deploys, causing serious injury or even death.The latest recalls cover frontal air bags in certain 2009, 2010 and 2013...
Eastburg man charged in N.Y. double murder to hire new lawyer
Frank Donnelly, Staten Island Advance, N.Y. (TNS) STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Accused double-murderer Ricky Dennis, formerly of East Stroudsburg, is hiring a new lawyer.At a conference Tuesday in state Supreme Court, St. George, Justice William E. Garnett said Dennis' family is in the process of retaining Mario F.
Claire's stores pull makeup products that may contain asbestos
Claire's, the popular jewelry and accessories store for young women and girls, has pulled some of its makeup products that may contain asbestos. WFLA reports a mother first raised concern over her 6-year-old daughter's glitter makeup kit purchased at a Claire's in Rhode Island. An independent lab's tests found it contained Tremolite Asbestos, a toxic cancer-causing material that has been linked to Mesothelioma, which is one hundred percent fatal.
Veteran Helps Bring Ex-Iraq Military Interpreter, Family to US | Military.com
WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y. -- The Iraqi man risked his life to help American soldiers in the wake of the 2003 U.S. invasion, and for years afterward he and his family lived in fear. There were the death threats, and the day when someone spray-painted "traitor" on the side of his house. "I changed my residence four times in order to be safe and keep my family and kids safe," said the man, who asked to use his nickname "Dodex" because he still fears for his safety.
Armed Forces Bowl Preview: Army vs. San Diego State | Military.com
One of the prominent questions surrounding Army's football team before it takes the field Saturday in the Armed Forces Bowl is whether quarterback Ahmad Bradshaw is playing his final game as a Black Knight. The academy's Public Affairs Office released a statement two weeks ago that stated Bradshaw would spend an additional year at West Point, starting next fall. Bradshaw's athletic eligibility has not been addressed by West Point's public affairs or athletic department.
Army Rocked by Web Report on West Point Football Team | Military.com
The Army football team and the United States Military Academy have come under fire for the second time in two weeks after another report by The Daily Beast was released Friday, accusing West Point of letting its "most high-profile players operate under a different set of rules than typical cadets." The report cites "failing classes, openly disregarding rules and avoiding discipline" among the academy's football players.
New York Islanders to leave Brooklyn, return to suburbs
OKLAHOMA CITY — The state’s budget outlook next year remains uncertain, budget officials said Wednesday.
'Three Billboards' is one of the year's complete originals
A review By Jeff Simon of The Buffalo News, N.Y. (TNS) The first of the "Three Billboards Outside Hibbing, Missouri" has these three words on it: "Raped While Dying." On the second just yards away is written "And still no arrests." The third and final billboard in the series on Drinkwater Road asks "How Come Chief Willoughby?"Almost no one drives on Drinkwater Road anymore, not since they built the super highway. The billboards, then, have been empty for years.
Turkey plays chicken in Amherst, New York
Joseph Popiolkowski, The Buffalo News, N.Y. (TNS) Tom the turkey likes to play chicken with traffic.The plucky bird is a common sight at the intersection of Klein and Paradise roads in East Amherst, where he often blocks lanes, pecks at tires and circles cars.While a neighborhood fixture and quirky oddity, his bold behavior has also garnered Tom a reputation as a nuisance."He'll just walk up right in front of the cars," said Steve Levy, a resident of the nearby Roxbury Park neighborhood.
O.J. Simpson greets Halloween trick-or-treaters in Buffalo Bills jersey
O.J. Simpson dressed up as a scary person for Halloween: Himself. The former NFL star was spotted greeting trick-or-treaters while wearing his No. 32 Buffalo Bills jersey at his Las Vegas home. Photos published by TMZ Sports show "The Juice" autographing footballs, posing for selfies and smiling at kids in Halloween costumes. According to TMZ, he didn't appear to be handing out candy Tuesday, but the Oct. 31 holiday and Simpson's criminal record prompted a number of jokes.
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