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59 min ago | WSTM-TV Syracuse

Earthquake rattles Syracuse, upstate New York, and Canada

The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 4.4-magnitude earthquake at 9:43 a.m about 12 miles northeast of Shawville, Canada.

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Related Topix: Earthquake, Natural Disasters, Syracuse, NY, Geology, Science

4 hrs ago | WTMA-AM North Charleston

Powerball Pot Would Near $1 Billion If No One Wins on Saturday

The estimated jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing has swelled to a record $600 million for the popular lottery game, but one official estimated Friday that if it goes unclaimed the prize would zoom to nearly $1 billion.

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Related Topix: Lottery, North Yorkshire County, England, World News, East Riding of Yorkshire County, England, United Kingdom

Fri May 17, 2013

NewsChannel 9 WSYR

Allergy season hitting Central New Yorkers hard

If you have itchy eyes, an itchy throat, and post-nasal drip, you're not alone. Allergy season is hitting Central New Yorkers hard this year.

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Related Topix: Allergy, Medicine, Health, Weather

ABC15.com

5.2 earthquake hits Ontario, Canada

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake centered northwest of Ottawa rattled buildings Friday in Ontario and Quebec and was felt across upstate New York from Buffalo to the Vermont border.

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Related Topix: Earthquake, Natural Disasters, Canada,

Examiner.com

Liberty: Emaciated Dog Left Chained to a Fire Hydrant Is Now Safe

We hear about abandoned dogs every day, but rarely do we stop and think about the ways people leave man's best friend behind.

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USA Today

New Yorkers furious over photos taken through windows

In one photo, a woman is on all fours, presumably picking something up, her posterior pressed against a glass window.

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Related Topix: Chelsea (New York, NY), North Yorkshire County, England, World News, East Riding of Yorkshire County, England, United Kingdom, New York Government

Free Republic

How History Beckons For Anthony Weiner To Run for Mayor in New York

Here's a fact about elections: they are competitive contests between candidates, each of whom brings certain baggage.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Anthony Weiner, Democrat, New York Government

Thu May 16, 2013

Times Herald-Record

Oneidas reach casino deal with New York for $50M annual payment

The Oneida Indians have struck a deal with the Cuomo administration to guarantee exclusive territory for their central New York casino in exchange for an estimated $50 million in annual payments to the state.

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Related Topix: Andrew Cuomo, US Governors

WCAX-TV Burlington

Fire destroys Perkinsville home

Firefighters are still working to determine what caused the fire, but they're saying that it does not look suspicious.

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Related Topix: Perkinsville, NY, Violent Crime, Criminal Defense Law, Law

EDGE

Nude Painting of Bea Arthur Sells for $1.9 Million at Auction

How much would you pay for a nude painting of "Golden Girls" star Bea Arthur? It really doesn't matter because some lucky person, who remains anonymous, just bought the piece of art for $1.9 million at Christie's auction house this week.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Drama, Television, The Golden Girls, Maude, Bea Arthur, Painting, Arts

The Atlantic

Hundreds of New Yorkers Are Still Living in Hotels After Sandy

The 41-floor New Yorker Hotel on Eighth Avenue in New York City has 912 rooms . That's only one room short of what it would take to house the 913 New Yorkers still living in hotels in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

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Related Topix: North Yorkshire County, England, World News, East Riding of Yorkshire County, England, United Kingdom, Hurricane, Weather, Hurricane Sandy, New York Government

The Inquirer

New Yorker launches Aaron Swartz' Strongbox

HIGH BROW MAGAZINE the New Yorker has just rolled out Strongbox, a way of interacting securely with its journalists that was co-created by internet activist Aaron Swartz.

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Apartment Therapy

10 Travel Apps for Visiting New York City - Smartphone Travel App Showcase

What can I say about New York that hasn't been said before? New York is the city that needs no introduction and definitely warrants a visit at least once in a lifetime.

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Related Topix: North Yorkshire County, England, World News, East Riding of Yorkshire County, England, United Kingdom, New York Government, Travel, us Travel, North America Travel, New York City Travel, New York, NY, Manhattan, NY, Europe Travel, London, United Kingdom Travel, United Kingdom Travel

Wed May 15, 2013

Tyler Star News

Choir rocks New York City

The Tyler Consolidated High School Choir returned from their trip to New York City with the honor of earning a First Place in the high school choir division at competition.

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Related Topix: us Travel, North America Travel, Travel, New York City Travel

AskMen

x Odin New York: May 2013 - The Playlist

In September 2012, we couldn't shut up about a series of music collaborations we did with some of our favorite brands at New York Fashion Week.

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Related Topix: Fashion, Fashion Week

680News

Harper heads to New York to face grilling on Canadaa s environmental record

When Stephen Harper takes the stage at a leading U.S. think-tank on Thursday to talk about Canada's energy prospects, his pitch will more than likely mention that Canada is halfway towards meeting its greenhouse gas emissions target.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Environment, Science

Booker Rising

Could New York City See Its First Hispanic Mayor?

Asks Brandon Brice, about former Bronx borough president Adolfo Carrion Jr. The moderate Republican blogger in New York City writes about the independent candidate, who is of Puerto Rican ancestry : "Former Obama appointee and Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion has confirmed that he will be running for Mayor of New York City, setting up the ... (more)

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Related Topix: North Yorkshire County, England, World News, East Riding of Yorkshire County, England, United Kingdom

Reuters

New York mayoral hopeful Quinn opens up about overcoming bulimia

New York City mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn spoke out on Tuesday about her decade-long struggle with bulimia and alcohol abuse after her mother's death from breast cancer.

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Related Topix: US News, US House of Representatives, Anthony Weiner, Democrat, US Politics, North Yorkshire County, England, World News, East Riding of Yorkshire County, England, United Kingdom, New York Government, Barnard College, Michael Bloomberh

Andover Advertiser

Stars come out for Prince Harry

A New York fundraising dinner in aid of US supporters of Prince Harry's Royal Foundation has attracted the wealthy, famous and glamorous.

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Related Topix: World News, Prince Harry, Sean Lennon, Pop/Rock, John Lennon, Prince Charles

Tue May 14, 2013

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Asian longhorned beetle declared gone from 2 NYC boroughs

New York state agriculture officials say the tree-killing Asian longhorned beetle has been eradicated from the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Staten Island.

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