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Police search for driver

Baldwinsville

Authorities are looking for the driver of a truck that ended up in the Seneca River following an early morning police chase. It happened around 1:45 a.m. Monday near Lock 24 in Baldwinsville. YNN's Brad Vivacqua reports.

Updated 7:10 AM

Hospital VP of Operations killed in accident

Auburn

The Vice President of Operations at Syracuse's Community General Hospital is killed in an accident in Westchester County. Brendan McGrath, 58, and his wife were visiting their daughter Saturday when a tree fell on their car.

Hospital VP of Operations killed in accident

Updated 8:21 AM

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Updated 7:40 AM

SU fans fired up over top seed

City of Syracuse

College Basketball fans had their eyes glued to the TV Sunday evening as the 65 teams in this year's NCAA Tournament were announced. As expected, Syracuse got a number one seed. Our Tamara Lindstrom had the camera rolling, as fans found out the good news.

Updated 8:21 AM

Oswego Police investigating woman's death

Oswego

A woman's untimely death has left neighbors feeling unnerved in one Oswego community. Police have not said how the 44-year old died as they continue their investigation. Our Karen Lee spoke with neighbors who are still waiting to find out what happened.

Updated 7:15 AM

Section of Molloy Road to close Monday for sewer repair

Onondaga County

A portion of Molloy Road in Salina will be closed starting Monday. The section between Route 11 and Townline Road will be shut down starting at 7 a.m. because of a sewer repair project.

Section of Molloy Road to close Monday for sewer repair

Updated 8:17 AM

Liverpool man arraigned on hit and run charges

City of Syracuse

A Liverpool man appears in court to answer charges he hit a man walking in the city of Syracuse Saturday night.

Liverpool man arraigned on hit and run charges

Updated 03/14/2010 12:58 PM

Hundreds protest at Fort Ontario

Oswego

Hundreds of people protest at Fort Ontario in Oswego. They want the fort and dozens of other state parks to stay open despite proposed state budget cuts. Photojournalist Matt White was at the protest Sunday to give us a look at the on-going effort.

Updated 8:19 AM

University police looking for missing SUNY Oswego student

Authorities are looking for a missing student from SUNY Oswego. University police say Lei Deng was last seen around 8 Friday morning

Updated 03/14/2010 12:56 PM

SU gets #1 seed in NCAA Tournament

The SU men's basketball team is headed to the NCAA tournament as a number one seed. Their first round game will be Friday in Buffalo against Vermont.

Updated 8:42 AM

Legal Eagle: NCAA licensing fees

A California Court ruling on a case involving NCAA licensing fees could have an impact on what has become a perennial favorite - March Madness. This all comes after a judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit over just who retains ownership of a college player's likeness, even after they've graduated. It’s one of those sticky anti-trust situations, not unlike the suit filed over NFL merchandising rights and here to help us sort it all out is our legal eagle, Paul DerOhannesian.

<EM>Legal Eagle</EM>: NCAA licensing fees

03/14/2010 01:08 PM

Wind conditions force planes to divert to Syracuse

Hundreds of travelers spent the night in Syracuse after their flights were diverted to Hancock International Airport.

Updated 03/14/2010 11:01 AM

Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade is a crowd-pleaser

It was cold and windy but those were minor sacrifices, when it came to the 28th Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade. Tens of thousands crowded into downtown Saturday afternoon. Our Karen Lee and photographer Matt White captured the sights and sounds from the celebration.

03/13/2010 05:50 PM

Syracuse Police increase patrols for St. Patrick's celebrations

Downtown Syracuse was packed with people keeping their St. Patrick's celebrations going long after the parade had ended.

03/14/2010 11:16 AM

Benefit held for Windsor boy

Several hundred people turn out to support a Windsor boy suffering from a neurological movement disorder.

Updated 8:37 AM

Record numbers attend Irish Festival

The North Country Goes Green Irish Festival wrapped up Sunday with the annual parade.

Updated 8:25 AM

Green tax credits help home improvement businesses rebound

Home improvement businesses took a rough hit because of the recession, but now for the first time in a long time, major retail chains are reporting that better-than-expected earnings. How are local home improvement shops faring? As our Janelle Burrell tells us, owners say they too are seeing a rebound thanks in part to Uncle Sam.

Updated 8:19 AM

Kimberly Simon case featured on America's Most Wanted

An Oneida County cold case gets national attention thanks to America's Most Wanted.

Updated 03/14/2010 01:03 PM

C-NS boys' states debut spoiled by Albany CBA

Making its first-ever state playoffs appearance on Saturday, the Cicero-North Syracuse boys basketball team was knocked out by Albany CBA 61-48 in the Class AA regional finals at Hudson Valley Community College.

J-D boys stay perfect with blowout of Burnt Hills

The matchup of unranked team with a .500 record vs. number one team with a perfect record played out in expected fashion on Saturday with Jamesville-DeWitt boys basketball burning down Burnt Hills 67-32 in the state Class A regional finals at Hudson Valley Community College.