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Donald Trump has changed his definition of Upstate New York. In an interview on the Fred Dicker show on WGDJ in Albany, Trump called Upstate a “death zone.” The last time he referred to Upstate, he called it a “war zone.” We’re not sure if that’s an upgrade or a downgrade or about the same. […]
The Syracuse man accused of murdering his baby daughter has agreed to a plea deal. Syracuse media say Ryan Lawrence will plead guilty to first degree murder and waive any right to appeal his case. He will serve 25 years to life in prison. Lawrence was arrested in February after allegedly strangling his 21-month-old daughter, […]
Government drought monitors say the drought conditions are easing in the southwestern part of New York State…but there’s still no break for the Finger Lakes and Rochester. As one meteorologist put it, it seems “Rochester can’t buy a rain shower.” The drought map for New York shows southern Monroe County, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario and […]