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This section displays the last 30 news articles that were published.


New York

New guidelines for cervical cancer testing

Health issues are in the headlines again. First it was a change in screenings for breast cancer and now there are new guidelines for cervical cancer tests. Health reporter Marcie Fraser the details.

11/20/2009 03:57 PM

Broome County

BCC selects new president

After patiently searching for over a year, Broome Community College unofficially selects their new president.

Updated 3:23 PM

Owego

Astronaut talks to OFA students

After flying 6.5 million miles above the earth, Colonel Doug Hurley, a 1984 graduate of Owego Free Academy, and an astronaut on the Endeavor shuttle crew, returned to his alma mater Friday morning.

Updated 1:05 PM

Owego

Lockheed Martin gets new contract

Good news after an announcement earlier in the week that Lockheed Martin System Integration in Owego would have to lay off additional workers.

Updated 1:04 PM

Oswego County

Penn Traffic financial troubles impacting shoppers

Penn Traffic's bankruptcy filing has many wondering how its stores across the state will be affected. In the last year the company closed seven stores across the state, two of them in Oswego County. One of those stores was replaced by a Price Chopper while the one in Fulton is still empty.

Updated 9:55 AM

Oswego County

DEC cleans up tire dumps

You may have noticed in the past five years that New York State is looking a bit cleaner. According to the latest report from the Department of Environmental Conservation, more than 26.5 million tires have been removed from dumps across the state.

Updated 7:18 AM

Onondaga County

Man arrested for giving drugs to minors

A former Syracuse police officer is back behind bars, facing additional charges for criminal sale of marijuana and endangering the welfare of a child.

Updated 7:17 AM

Fulton

Fulton police car hit by drunk driver

A Fulton police officer is involved in a two car crash with an alleged drunk driver.

11/20/2009 06:36 AM

Watertown

Aubertine holds public hearing on farming concerns

The uncertain future of the farming industry took center stage at a public hearing in Watertown.

Updated 6:32 AM

Binghamton

Binghamton Zoo welcomes new Red-necked Wallaby

Meet the newest member of the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park. Peabody is a Red-necked Wallaby and he's about nine months old. Red-necked Wallabies are native to Australia.

Updated 6:18 AM

Albany

How Court of Appeals decision could affect same-sex marriage debate

In a decision this week, the New York State Court of Appeals upheld that state and county governments acted within their rights when they offered benefits to same-sex couples married out of state. The court held that the government had discretion to do this because it can extend benefits to domestic partners. But how, if at all, does this affect the same-sex marriage debate in New York, especially when it comes to the legislature? Our Britt Godshalk reports.

Updated 6:17 AM

Onondaga County

Reported number of H1N1 cases down in Onondaga County

Just as flu shot clinics kick into high gear, the Onondaga County Health Commissioner says there is good news on the latest wave of H1N1. The number of reported flu cases and school absenteeism are down and have been dropping now for the past two weeks.

Updated 6:15 AM

Horseheads

Firm suggests fields be taken off DEC list

Further testing of the Horseheads Central School District athletic fields has proved the soil is not contaminated and the firm that conducted the investigation wants the site removed from the DEC's Hazardous Substance Waste Disposal Site list.

Updated 6:12 AM

Vestal

Vestal school unveils new auditorium

A $60 million capital project that began in 2002 is virtually complete in Vestal. More than 500 people showed up at African Road Middle School to watch the inaugural concert at the school's new auditorium.

Updated 6:12 AM

Vestal

Turkey football

If you saw people playing turkey football outside the Wal-Mart in Vestal, here's the reason why. It's all part of the annual turkey drive.

Updated 6:12 AM

Corning

CMOG lights tree

The Corning Museum of Glass kicked off the holiday season with a special tree lighting.

Updated 6:12 AM

Fort Drum

Congratulations Fort Drum Mountaineers!

News 10 Now wants to say Congratulations to the Fort Drum Mountaineers! The Pop Warner team has had a perfect season so far. They will head to Jackson, New Jersey Saturday to compete in the Pop Warner Eastern Region Championship game.

Updated 6:11 AM

Elmira

Elmira to start new rental ordinances

The City of Elmira is working to change the way it deals with rental properties in efforts to improve the quality of life in the area. Our Kaitlyn Lionti tells us about two ordinances city council is voting on next week and what city officials hope they will do for the community.

Updated 6:11 AM

City of Syracuse

Neighborhood grocery store planned for Southside

If all goes as planned, Syracuse's Southside could have a grocery store as early as next year.

Updated 6:11 AM

Ithaca

Residents critical at gas drilling hearing

The DEC may have finished its public comment hearings on gas drilling, but that didn't stop more than a thousand people from gathering at the State Theatre in Ithaca to voice their opinion Thursday night.

Updated 6:11 AM

New Hartford

New Hartford taxes going up 46 percent

New Hartford residents are buzzing about next year's property taxes. The town board approved the 2010 budget Wednesday and it includes a 46 percent tax increase. Iris St. Meran spoke with some residents who were hoping for a different outcome.

Updated 6:11 AM

Vestal

Rivercrest acquires "historic" designation

Normally a historic designation means stricter rules on construction permits and design changes, but as our Neil St. Clair explains, for one Vestal district, it means so much more.

Updated 6:11 AM

City of Syracuse

Great American Smokeout

It's the 34th year of the Great American Smokeout. The smokeout is a day set aside by the American Cancer Society. And as our Joleene Des Rosiers tells us, it's also a day for hospitals in the Syracuse area to enforce their own smoking ban law.

Updated 6:10 AM

Onondaga County

Green measures will help clean Onondaga Lake

Say goodbye to big, unsightly water treatment plants along Onondaga Lake and hello to more trees, gardens and rain barrels. A federal judge has approved changes to a decade-old plan to stop stormwater runoff from polluting Onondaga Lake. Our Kat De Maria explains.

Updated 6:10 AM

City of Syracuse

2010 governor's race

There is new attention focused on a former New York City mayor who may not be running for governor of New York in 2010. The one republican who is definitely running for Governor was in Central New York Thursday. Our Bill Carey says Rick Lazio is still fighting to come out from Rudy Giuliani's shadow.

Updated 6:10 AM

North Country

Hoffman skeptical of 23rd Congressional election vote tally

The election may have been two weeks ago, but controversy still surrounds the results in the 23rd Congressional district. Conservative candidate Doug Hoffman wants to check the election vote tallies. And he's asking his supporters to donate to the cause. As our Sarah Hagen tells us, Hoffman's latest move is upsetting democrats and republicans alike.

Updated 6:08 AM

New York

Has Giuliani decided not to run for governor?

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's camp is denying reports that he's decided whether or not he'll challenge Governor David Paterson in 2010. Grace Ruah has the details.

Updated 6:07 AM

Broome County

BU students help serve early Thanksgiving dinner

Thanks to Binghamton University and a group of student volunteers, about 70 low-income and disabled senior citizens were able to enjoy an early Thanksgiving dinner. It's an event B-U has been holding for the last several years.

11/19/2009 10:36 PM

Camillus

Mischief and larceny spree suspects charged

Three people have been charged in connection to a crime spree earlier this month in Camillus.

11/19/2009 05:37 PM

Southern Tier

New unemployment figures out

New unemployment numbers show little improvement for the Southern Tier. October figures from the New York State Labor Department show unemployment in the Greater Binghamton area has decreased to 8.3 percent, but it's still just under three points higher than this time in 2008.

11/19/2009 05:33 PM

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