News Channel 9: Local News (Free subscription) | 30/11/2009
VIRGIL (WSYR-TV) -- Most area ski resorts remained quiet this weekend, waiting the cold weather and snow. But one local resort is planning on opening its doors in a week regardless. But Greek Peak's newest attraction has more to do with warm weather than the cold.
News Channel 9: Local News (Free subscription) | 30/11/2009
MATTDALE (WSYR-TV) On Sunday, Onondaga County's American Red Cross tried to raise enough money to get an emergency response vehicle of its own after their last vehicle was damaged by fire.The local chapter’s vehicle caught fire last August after one of its members was pumping gas into it. “We got one on loan from the national that is pre-positioned here and at anytime it can be pulled out of...
News Channel 9: Local News (Free subscription) | 29/11/2009
(WSYR NewsChannel 9 ) ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Gov. David Paterson is now taking $1.6 billion worth of temporary, emergency measures to cover the state's December bills. That's while he's continuing to try to get the Legislature to agree with $1.4 billion more to address a deficit.Most of the immediate action involves shifting money from state agencies to the general fund, which must be...
News Channel 9: Local News (Free subscription) | 29/11/2009
WASHINGTON (AP/WSYR-TV) - With President Obama planning a Tuesday night speech about Afghanistan, and the military preparing for a troop increase there, a top Republican senator wants to postpone efforts to overhaul health care until next year so Congress can concentrate on how to pay for the expansion of military operations.President Obama is planning to make a speech Tuesday night from West...
News Channel 9: Local News (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009
Evan Edwardsen Manlius (WSYR-TV) – Town of Manlius Police arrested a man Friday night after a six-hour long standoff. Police say the man had threatened to kill his father during a domestic dispute, but that when officers arrived he had retreated into the basement.Police were called to the home at 4759 Carnoustie Lane at 3:45 p.m. by a report that Evan M. Edwardsen, 26, had threatened his father...
News Channel 9: Local News (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009
Veterans taking part in the 2007 CNY Veterans Day Parade (WSYR-TV) Syracuse (WSYR-TV/AP) –A Syracuse University-based group of media students and professors has partnered with the National Day of Listening project, but has narrowed their focus to military veterans. Brad Horn is a Masters’ student at SU, and is co-executive producer of the local veterans listening project. He has worked...
News Channel 9: Local News (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009
Skaneateles (WSYR-TV) - Friday was the kickoff of A Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles, where characters like Scrooge, The Ghost of Christmas Past and even Dickens himself were on hand.Also featured at the 16th annual event are street performances, cider and doughnuts and magic shows.All together there are about 60 cast members that make the scenes possible. The event runs from noon to 4pm every...
News Channel 9: Local News (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009
The Clinton Square Christmas Tree November 27, 2009 (Racquel Asa) Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - A large crowd braved chilly conditions Friday night at Clinton Square to see the Christmas tree light up as part of Syracuse's annual "Holiday Magic In The Square".The annual event featured a stage production with 75 dancers, sing-a-longs and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.The culmination of the event was...
News Channel 9: Local News (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009
Trees at Critz Farms in Cazenovia Cazenovia (WSYR-TV) - With Thanksgiving behind us, we've seen folks who focus first on shopping for gifts while others will devote this weekend to another holiday tradition: Finding the perfect Christmas treeDeborah Gannett has been coming back to Critz Farms in Cazenovia for more than a decade.“I guess selecting our own tree we feel like we were able to get...
News Channel 9: Local News (Free subscription) | 26/11/2009
(WSYR-TV) Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - Some major electronics stores accept returns but could hit you with the dreaded re-stocking fee. We've heard of local stores knocking off as much as 30% from your refund when you bring back an open electronic product. The fee covers the cost of testing and removing any personal data on things like cameras, computers and iPods. So, if you open an electric...
News Channel 9: Local News (Free subscription) | 27/11/2009
Auburn (WSYR-TV) - Auburn Police are investigating a fatal accident at the intersection of North Street and west-bound Arterial, that killed a Port Byron woman and injured her 10-year old granddaughter.Police say a 2010 Camry driven by Barbara Kraushaar, 55 from Auburn, was traveling north-bound on North Street when she failed to stop at a red light. She struck a 2006 Ford Taurus being driven...
News Channel 9: Local News (Free subscription) | 27/11/2009
(WSYR-TV) UTICA, N.Y. (AP) - Police are investigating the death of a wheelchair-bound 66-year-old man who was fatally shot inside his Utica home.Investigators were called to the man's home late Wednesday night. The man's name wasn't immediately released by police, but neighbors said he was George Garrow and was well known around town.Neighbors told the Utica Observer-Dispatch that Garrow had...
News Channel 9: Local News (Free subscription) | 27/11/2009
Waiting in Line at Walmart - User Photo (Joe Prietti ) Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - Serious shoppers were out early Friday morning seeking the best deals and the lowest prices on holiday gifts. Some shoppers had waited all night to be the first ones in the doors at Target in Clay. That store opened only a single door, and allowed people to enter in pairs. The line was so long that it took 20 minutes...
News Channel 9: Local News (Free subscription) | 26/11/2009
Black Friday Ads (WSYR-TV) Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - The Real Deal team frequently gets questions from disappointed viewers who went to a store because of a holiday ad that promised big deals, but the store was unable to deliver because they ran out of the product or misprinted the ad.By law, stores do not have to have a certain number of any item they advertise in a circular, unless they...
News Channel 9: Local News (Free subscription) | 26/11/2009
41st Annual Turkey Trot (WSYR-TV) Baldwinsville (WSYR-TV) - A group of dedicated athletes decided to run for a good cause Thanksgiving morning. It was all part of the 41st annual Turkey Trot held by the Baldwinsville Kiwanis Club.Hundreds laced up their sneakers and headed to Baker High School to run or walk in one of the races. There were a 5k and 10k distances for adults and a half-mile...
