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U.S. Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war
After months of delays, the Taliban opened a political office in the Qatari capital of Doha, paving the way for talks to begin. The decision was a reversal of months of failed efforts to start peace talks while Taliban militants intensified a campaign targeting urban centers and government ...
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Just how much of a Redneck are you Find out at Jordans Redneck Rally
Jordan, NY-- Do you spit watermelon seeds for distance? Play horseshoes with a toilet seat and a plunger? You might be a Redneck! Find out at Jordan's Canalside Redneck Rally on June 29. The event takes place from 1-7 p.m. at various sites around the village. The games that include spitting seeds, playing toilet seat horseshoes and a toilet paper throw through an outhouse hole take place ...
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Nojaim supermarket in Syracuse gets tax breaks for $2.7 million remodel and expansion
An employee stocks produce at Nojaim Brothers Supermarket in Syracuse. The Syracuse Industrial Development Agency approved tax breaks Tuesday for a $2.7 million remodel and expansion of the ...
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Marcellus schools win writing awards
Marcellus, NY -- The National School Public Relations Association has recognized the Marcellus Central School District with two awards for its communications efforts. NSPRA's 2013 Publications and Electronic Media Contest recognizes outstanding education publications, e-newsletters, electronic media programs, radio/TV/cable, CD/DVD programs and Internet websites. The contest is open to all ...
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Abe Hirschfelds son kept him alive - and in pain - to complete $300M deal sister alleges
Terence Stamp doesn't think the new 'Man of Steel' stacks up Don’t expect to see Terence Stamp - who played baddie General Zod in ...
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Speedos still a no go for Christie despite lap band surgery
New Jersey Gov. Christie may have slimmed down a bit after his belly band surgery -- but he’s not about to make a public splash in a swimsuit at the shore this summer."We are not doing that on Fourth of July. There are something I absolutely know at my core would be a bad thing. Me in a Speedo is one of them," Christie quipped on MSNBC’s "Morning Joe" ...
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FBI digging at former home of famed NY mobster
Former American Heritage Plantation golfer T.J. Vogel is one of six amateurs competing against the world’s best at this week’s Masters at Augusta National Golf ...
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Mets place Turner on 15-day DL
Email ATLANTA -- What an unlucky coincidence for Justin Turner that the scuffling infielder's injury comes now, with the Mets scheduled to face four left-handed starting pitchers in their next six games. In the midst of an 8-for-50 slump that has lowered his average more than 110 points, Turner would have had a chance to start most days in the infield. Instead, he will rest this week in ...
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Atchison back but will be cautious
Scott Atchison is in his seventh year in the bigs. ATLANTA -- Scott Atchison understands that without surgery, his right elbow will never be fully healthy. But he also knows that with proper management, he can pitch in the big leagues at less than 100 percent. With that in mind, the Mets activated Atchison from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, proceeding with an extra man in their bullpen for ...
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Onondaga County bankruptcies June 12
These are commercial and personal bankruptcies filed recently in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York, in Utica. The list includes major unsecured creditors of $5,000 or more. Bankruptcy definitions: Chapter 7, debtor sells assets in return for discharge of debts; Chapter 11, debtor company reorganizes under court supervision; Chapter 12, family farm repays debt; ...
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Sullivan town justice resigns amid misconduct investigation
Sullivan, NY -- A Justice of the Sullivan Town Court in Madison County resigned from office after being served with formal disciplinary charges, the state Commission on Judicial Conduct announced ...
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Attorney General Schneiderman to host Syracuse forum
By Associated Press Syracuse, NY - Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and his senior staff plan to host a public forum in Syracuse Tuesday. Topics are environmental protection, labor rights, civil rights, health care and consumer fraud and protection. The event starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday June 25 at the Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. To RSVP, call (315) 448-4812 or ...
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Albany leaders close to deal on casinos but nowhere on abortion political corruption bills
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders are close to a deal on expanding New York's gaming industry, but with just three days left in the session they have yet to begin working on a set of proposals to battle public corruption. The talks to date also have included a proposal to help struggling localities financially restructure and creating tax free zones around college ...
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Onondaga County tax warrants June 4 to 7
These tax warrants of $5,000 or more have been filed by the State Tax Commission, unless another creditor is noted, and docketed at the Onondaga County clerk's office. Debtors are listed first, then creditors if other than the State Tax Commission, and the ...
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Small-town Ohio police chiefs blunt Facebook style produces 57000 likes
Chief David Oliver uses the social medium to chastise 'mopes,' encourage give and take and provide accountability to Brimfield Township, population 10,350. Only New York, Boston and Philadelphia police have more Facebook ...
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Playboy centerfold pleads guilty to transporting illegal immigrant boyfriend in Northern...
Colleen Shannon, a former Playboy magazine centerfold, leaves federal court in Syracuse after pleading guilty to helping transport her illegal immigrant boyfriend last summer in Northern New ...
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Buffalo Zoo goes ape for the gorillas
The Buffalo Zoo is a historic landmark in Buffalo city. It is the third oldest zoo in the United States and has an amazing array of over 1000 species of animal. The zoo is also a tourist attraction, bringing in 400 000 visitors each year.
Zoos are an important educational facility for children, a means by which younger generations can see wild and endangered animals in real life, in an environment as close as is reasonably possible to what their natural surroundings would be, and by seeing a real-life image, rather than a picture in a text book, children develop a more intimate understanding of the challenges facing these rare and beautiful creatures. Read more
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