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Cuomo campaigns for budget in Syracuse

City of Syracuse

Governor Andrew Cuomo continues to marshal his forces for a battle over a new state budget plan. YNN's Bill Carey says the strategy is following the playbook the Governor used effectively in 2011.

3:27 PM

Anti-fracking protest outside Governor Cuomo's address

City of Syracuse

As Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered his Executive Budget address in Syracuse Wednesday, protesters were outside with their own message, speaking out against hydrofracking in New York State. Our Kat De Maria has the details.

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Updated 5:12 PM

Investigator in Trebilcock case testifies

Oneida County

The judge in the David Trebilcock murder trial heard statements the suspect made to police on the day of the alleged crime. Trebilcock is accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend's six-year-old daughter to death last summer.

1:15 PM

Actor Danny Glover honors activist in CNY and NNY

Watertown

He's one of the most well known actors in the country and this week in both Watertown and Syracuse, Danny Glover is honoring Black History Month by taking on the role of one of the country's most influential activists. He's hoping it sparks conversation and thought in both students and their communities. Glover sat down exclusively with our Brian Dwyer.

Updated 5:17 PM

Elementary principal arrested for 'excessive force'

The principal at Mount Markham Elementary School in West Winfield has been arrested for allegedly using excessive physical force while restraining a third grade student.

1:17 PM

Clean up to begin at Syracuse gas plant site

The first phase of clean up is scheduled to begin this month at the former manufactured gas plant site on Hiawatha Boulevard.

4:49 PM

SUNY Oswego named best value

SUNY Oswego has been named to the list of 150 "best value" colleges and universities in the nation

4:55 PM

Ash declared not competent to stand trial

The man shot by Syracuse Police during a confrontation inside his Syracuse home back in December has been declared incompetent to stand trial.

4:21 PM

New commander named to 102nd Military Police Company

The Headquarters Detachment of the 102nd Military Police Company in Auburn is getting a new commander.

3:30 PM

School bus hit by gunfire, investigation continues

The investigation continues today after a school bus with students on board was hit by gunfire in Syracuse. Police said the incident happened near the 800 and 900 blocks of South Avenue around 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Updated 11:09 AM

Two arrested for Baldwinsville bomb threat

Police arrested a Staten Island man and a Baldwinsville teenager in connection with a recent bomb threat at Baker High School.

11:15 AM

Endicott Johnson Shoe Corporation Factory being demolished

The former Endicott Johnson Shoe Corporation Factory is being demolished.

4:26 PM

Board votes to downsize Oneida County legislature

The Mohawk Valley Chamber Board has passed a resolution that supports reducing the size of the Oneida County legislature.

Updated 4:16 PM

Dunkin’ Donuts mural pays tribute to Fort Drum soldiers

A new Dunkin’ Donuts location in Fort Drum is showing its appreciation for the 10th Mountain Division with a mural.

2:07 PM

Wayne Oxley trial enters week four

The Wayne Oxley trial continues in St. Lawrence County. This morning, a witness testified that someone else had confessed to the murder of Bernard Trickey, Jr. back in 2005.

1:55 PM

Brothers topple Ithaca

The Ithaca boys played their final home game of the season on Tuesday night, but the CBA Brothers spoiled the fun by winning 3-2.

Battle of the Big East Rivals

The Orange men's basketball team will face-off against their Big East rival Georgetown. With SU moving to the A-C-C as soon as next year, this could be the last time the two schools meet as conference foes.

Big Red explode in 3rd period to take down Mercyhurst

The No. 3 Cornell women's ice hockey team used a big third period to put No. 10 Mercyhurst away in a 5-1 victory Wednesday night. The Big Red broke a 1-1 tie in the third with four goals in the final frame.

Santorum sweeps Tuesday republican contests

Tuesday was a good night for presidential candidate Rick Santorum. He won all three republican contests. The socially conservative former Pennsylvania senator is picking up steam in his bid for the White House and is clouding the GOP field. Josh Robin has more.