News Archives December 2020
Syracuse hospitals stressed, county exec says: Celebrate New Year’s Eve with your household
Walsh picks defense attorney with ‘humble beginnings’ as Syracuse’s newest judge
Sex offender fled from Las Vegas to Syracuse area while on parole, police said
‘A long December’: 10 more died of Covid-19; 6 of those in nursing homes, county exec says
George Feltman, longtime Syracuse musician and funky Atlas frontman, dies at 63
Madison County man charged with attempted murder after stabbing
2020 in pictures: A look back at an unforgettable year in Central NY
Pedestrian hit by car on dark country road dies in Oneida County, deputies seek information on identity
Man dies after getting pinned between truck, trailer at East Syracuse factory
Charged: 145 new arrests just added to the syracuse.com police blotter
To help Syracuse thrive, Gov. Cuomo must commit to supportive housing (Commentary)
Messy winter mix in store today for Upstate NY, and again New Year’s Day
New York temporarily bans visitors at all state prisons due to Covid spike
Truck hits railroad bridge, again; Update: Onondaga Lake Parkway has reopened
Can colleges and universities require students and staff to get a coronavirus vaccine?
More than 50 firefighters battle fire at Syracuse warehouse in freezing temperatures; 1 hurt
New York state restores Excelsior Scholarship for spring 2021
New US dietary guidelines: No candy, cake for kids under 2
Tensions rise between Syracuse landlords and tenants; plus, new NY laws for 2021 (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 30)
NY eviction ban: Tensions rise between Syracuse landlords and tenants, as rent help sits unspent
Missing Auburn woman may have traveled to Syracuse, police say
Auburn Correctional Facility inmate dies after testing positive for novel coronavirus
Man shot in the head on Syracuse’s North Side, expected to survive, police say
Customs and Border Patrol officer arrested in Jefferson County, police say
Broome County man accused of setting home on fire, police say
First reported U.S. case of COVID-19 variant found in Colorado
Covid-19 in Onondaga County: Half of 121 deaths in past 2 weeks were in nursing homes
2 charged with murder in connection with year-old homicide; one suspect apprehended in Syracuse
Covid-19 in NY: Hospitalizations near 8,000 as positive rate remains high
2 injured when tractor-trailer crashes into back of state snowplow on I-81
4-year-old Central New York boy dies after fighting Covid: He was a ‘little spitfire’
One in custody after stabbing, standoff in Madison County
New York’s new laws in 2021: minimum wage, property tax breaks, election recounts
Today’s obituary: Barry McArdle was former superintendent for NYS Department of Corrections
Scary Central NY swatting call: Man told police he shot mom, planned to kill kids. It was all a hoax
Obit: Beloved composer Phil Klein started OCC music program, wrote alma mater
‘Major storm’ to ring in new year in Upstate NY with freezing rain, ice
Can work require a coronavirus vaccine? Can you be fired for refusing?
Reply to texts from this number: It’s Onondaga County with your Covid test results
Syracuse’s most colorful car wash coming to large North Side location
How ‘brutal’ has 2020 been for local restaurants? Plus, NY shortens Covid quarantines (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 29)
Leadership view of CNY: Quality of life, natural beauty, cultural amenities, bountiful higher education
Fort Drum soldier, teen charged with murdering another soldier
Katko votes for $2,000 coronavirus payments and to override Trump defense bill veto
House approves Trump’s $2K checks, sending to GOP-led Senate
Todays obituary: James P. Reagan served in WWII at Battle of the Bulge
Syracuse police identify 25-year-old shot in chest, killed on South Side
NY shortens Covid-19 quarantines to 10 days, Ryan McMahon says
12 more Covid-19 deaths in Onondaga County: ‘It’s been unbearable at times’
Cuomo withholds pay raises for himself, other top NY officials
Cazenovia man survives 25-foot fall from barn under construction
Upstate NY native rescues 2 girls from burning vehicle in Texas
Cuomo says effort to put Buffalo Bills fans in stadium is about more than football
Health care providers who jump the Covid-19 vaccine line in NY face $1M fine
Covid in NY: Positive rate jumps as testing slows around Christmas
Destiny USA reverses course, cuts operating hours
Lake effect snow aims for CNY tonight; drive to work could be slippery
Tenney’s friends question integrity of House election, raise money for recount
Man shot in the chest, seriously injured on Syracuse’s South Side
People in Motion: 12 new hires, promotions, more at CNY businesses, organizations
Tow truck driver, strangers work together to pull woman, man from burning car in Syracuse
Can coronavirus vaccination be required to fly? Attend a concert or sporting event? Go shopping?
See how many Covid cases reported in each Central NY school district (Complete list)
Onondaga County sees deadliest week from Covid; plus, CNY Readers’ Choice Awards (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 28)
As Covid halts trials, who’s left in Syracuse jails? Lots of people, actually
Syracuse man, 26, stabbed in back on Gifford Street
Marilyn Herr, who starred on Syracuse’s ‘Magic Toy Shop,’ dies at 92
Second stimulus check update: Trump signs massive funding bill that includes $600 payments
Anthony Quinn Warner, Nashville explosion suspect, died in blast, FBI says
The deadliest week in Onondaga County: An average of 9 Covid deaths per day
Larry Barron, ‘Survivor’ producer and co-founder of Syracuse’s Z89 FM, dies at 55
Covid-19 hospitalizations in NY are the highest since mid-May
Occupant of car that crashed, caught fire near downtown Syracuse has died; another in critical condition
NY lawmakers poised to enact law to help renters, homeowners and small-scale landlords
Syracuse police: BB gun found after fights at Destiny USA
$999,500 home in Dewitt: See list of 200 home sales in Onondaga County
Editorial cartoons for Dec. 27, 2020: Christmas arrives, Covid relief stalls
Where to get a Covid-19 test this week in Onondaga County
Reporting that made a difference in 2020 (Editorial)
I-81 briefly shut down as Syracuse police investigate incident on South Side
‘A devastating holiday’: 12 covid deaths on Christmas in Onondaga County
Covid in NY: 122 Christmas Day deaths as hospitalizations near 7,000
Bystanders rescue 2 people from burning car near downtown Syracuse
Car catches fire, utility pole sheared in crash near downtown Syracuse
William Magee, who served in NY Assembly for 28 years, dies on Christmas Eve
Restaurant inspections: See list of 14 establishments found to be satisfactory
Up to 2 feet of snow forecast for parts of Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego counties
Weather service warns of slick roads in Central New York as temps drop
Coronavirus killed 9 in Onondaga County on Christmas Eve
Syracuse TV station back on Dish Network
Utica murder victim’s home burglarized, his children’s Christmas presents stolen, police say
NY Covid deaths still above 100 daily; 6,950 hospitalized statewide on Christmas day
11-year-old NYC girl dies in Thruway crash with police car during chase
‘Intentional’ explosion in downtown Nashville knocks communications offline; human remains found
Destiny sues fast-food chain for back rent before quickly dropping lawsuit
Most of Central NY avoids major Christmas Day flooding; Will there be snow?
A Covid Christmas pushes church service outside (photos)
Oneida County man arrested and charged with rape, deputies say
Cayuga County to hold testing clinic for those with Covid-19 symptoms
Ireland lacrosse to be honored at Musial Awards after bowing out of World Games for Iroquois Nationals
Central NY woman convicted of murdering boyfriend in 2006 has sentence commuted
New Covid-19 cases hit record high in Onondaga County; 13 more dead from virus
NYCLU urges Onondaga County jail to relax ‘harmful’ lockdown in response to Covid
Utica police charge 2 after man dies during gunfire exchange
How damaging Christmas storm will unfold in Upstate NY: flooding, wind and snow
Man went to Syracuse hospital with gunshot wound on hand, police say
Christmas 2020: What’s open, what’s closed? Walmart, Target, banks, pharmacies, mail, trash, more
Postal Service, overwhelmed and understaffed, struggles to deliver by Christmas
Tioga County man charged with attempted murder for trying to drown victim, police say
Grieving Central NY families include pleas in obituaries: Take Covid seriously, wear a mask
DeWitt priest got Covid, spent 5 months on ventilator: I really didn’t think I was going to make it
Driver in Throop accident refused to stop for police just before crashing, deputies say
Will SU students return in January? Plus, another Orange basketball game postponed (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 24)
Covid-19 rips through Oswego County nursing home, killing at least 17 residents
Watertown man accused of raping teen, police say
Syracuse man arrested for stealing off-road vehicle in Oneida County, deputies say
Town supervisor who dodged sentencing on gun charge found 23 years later in rural Ohio, deputies say
Woman stabbed in the back on Syracuse’s North Side
Will Syracuse University students return in January? Depends on post-holiday caseloads, McMahon says
McMahon calls on Wegmans to rethink its mask policy
‘Major’ flooding risk in Upstate NY rising: ‘We are starting to get concerned’
8 new Covid deaths overnight in Onondaga County, hospitalizations drop slightly
Cayuga County politician, wanted for 23 years, found limping along Ohio road using fake name
Cuomo to extend eviction moratorium as NY lawmakers reach deal on expanding protections
Covid in NY: State sees highest one-day death total since May 12
Cuomo calls out CDC, HHS on Covid variant: ‘Just do your job’
Syracuse’s biggest nursing home starts vaccinating residents against Covid-19
Cuomo turns to future: ‘Can’t go through 9 months with restaurants shut’
Syracuse University starts own lab so it can triple the number of Covid-19 student tests
Cortland man accused of raping girl after deputies tipped off to photos and videos
DeWitt man, bailed out on illegal gun case after hostage standoff, charged again with attack on woman
Elmira police officer charged after unarmed man’s death in custody
Police: Brother accidentally kills Syracuse University student while showing off new gun
NY considering plan to allow 6,700 fans at Bills playoff game with testing, contact tracing, Cuomo says
Lost and found at a CNY Christmas tree farm: The ‘miracle’ of the missing wedding ring
Buffalo man pleads guilty to assaulting federal officer during protests
Charged: 161 new arrests just added to the syracuse.com police blotter
Cuomo signs facial recognition, voter registration bills
Syracuse hospital rolls out new Covid-19 vaccine for high-risk workers
Upstate NY man convicted in construction fraud scheme
This week’s obituaries: See list of 261 CNY death notices, memoriams published in the past 7 days
Charity scuttles plan to move homeless shelter near Park Ave. after uproar from neighborhood
Scenes from the Upstate Covid ICU; plus, another SU basketball game postponed (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 23)
Scenes from Upstate’s Covid ICU: These nurses find hope and strength in deadliest week (video)
By the numbers: Measuring Trump’s presidential legacy
83-year-old man dies after car crash in Herkimer, police say
Syracuse TV station’s blackout continues at Dish Network
Trump issues 15 pardons, including former WNY congressman Chris Collins
Union accuses Remington Arms’ new owner in Ilion of going around it with job offers
Local NAACP will give away free turkeys Wednesday afternoon
Brindisi-Tenney race narrows even more: 3 to 5 votes separate candidates
Christmas Eve storm could cause flooding, power outages, ice-covered roads in Upstate NY
Syracuse man shot and killed in car identified by police
Onondaga County: 5 new Covid deaths, record hospital numbers, but daily cases fall
John Jamelske, man who imprisoned 5 girls, women in DeWitt dungeon, denied parole
Redhouse suspends theater shows for ‘foreseeable future,’ artistic director leaving
Today’s obituaries: Carlo Colombo loved his part-time job comforting grieving families
Update: Wedding ring returns to man who lost it at CNY Christmas tree farm
Cuomo on NYC Republican party: ‘Covid conga lines are not smart’
Cuomo briefing: NY testing for new virus strain, over 100 new deaths again
Cazenovia College delays start of spring semester to avoid post-holiday Covid-19 surge
Manlius man charged with distributing, possessing child pornography
Inmates locked down as Covid spreads at Onondaga County jail: ‘It’s very stressful’
Syracuse police investigate shooting of man on city’s North Side
Seniors in NY won’t have to reapply for local 2021 property tax exemption, if towns agree
Central New York arts centers praise federal relief help; here are the rules for qualifying
Syracuse’s new snow plow names make John Oliver ‘furious’
All airlines flying from UK to NY agree to Covid testing of passengers
CNY Christmas tree farm seeks owner of lost wedding ring
Syracuse Common Council outlines plan for independent redistricting, will vote next month
3 Upstate NY prisons to close in early 2021; nearly 1,000 jobs affected
Syracuse cop with checkered past sued again for brutality, this time by a retired jail doctor
Barclay: Help for landlords must accompany rent relief for tenants (Commentary)
Syracuse mayor says Pete Buttigieg gets how I-81 project could right past wrongs
‘Most important week’ of pandemic ahead; plus, SU basketball game postponed (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 22)
Iconic restaurants in Upstate New York: 13 quintessential places to dine
Janet Ready on leadership: Learn how to really listen, be kind and authentic, find a mentor
21-year-old man shot to death in car in Syracuse
Congress approves COVID relief bill; $600 individual payments included
More than 70 West Point cadets accused of cheating on exam
Utica man sentenced to 20 years in prison for recording sexual abuse of child
McMahon: Days leading up to Christmas are ‘most important week’ of pandemic
Teen shot in leg in Syracuse, expected to survive
6 deaths from Covid overnight in Onondaga County, 52 in past week
Covid in NY: New deaths over 100 for fifth straight day
Winter storm watch issued in Upstate NY for Christmas storm
Syracuse VA Medical Center starts vaccinating patients, staff against Covid-19
Why John Mannion was sworn in ahead of other NY senators
Cuomo calls for Covid testing for flights arriving in NY from UK
New groups of New Yorkers in line for Covid vaccines this week
Syracuse nursing home resident who barely survived Covid thrilled to get vaccine today
Exposure of Syracuse slumlord housing scam must lead to change (Your Letters)
Onondaga Co. sheriff’s deputy caught egging neighbor’s car on Ring video
US charges Lockerbie bombmaker that killed 35 SU students in Pan Am Flight 103 explosion
Fort Drum soldier to be charged with murder in death of fellow soldier (reports)
Today’s obituaries: Earl Shoemaker was a fire commissioner for 18 years
Will Upstate NY skies clear to see rare ‘Christmas Star?’ It might take a miracle
AT&T outage in Oswego County has been resolved
One CNY school finds a creative solution to staffing shortages as Covid cases, quarantines rise
Missing Fort Drum soldier found shot dead; plus, Congress deal on $900B relief bill (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 21)
Syracuse’s YWCA surprised by huge donation from MacKenzie Scott’s $4.2 billion giveaway
Hidden gem of Upstate NY: 100-year-old Adirondack theater is also a museum
Onondaga County eyes ShoppingTown Mall as site for coronavirus testing and vaccination
Congress seals agreement on COVID relief, government funding
AT&T outage affecting Oswego 911 callers
Army soldier from N.Y. found shot to death in N.J., fellow soldier in custody, official says
Syracuse University grad named chief of staff for Biden’s press office
Onondaga County sees 304 new Covid cases, 5 more deaths. ‘Another very tough day’
No Covid vaccine delays in NY as nursing home shots begin Monday, Cuomo says
Cuomo urges feds to slow travel into NYC from UK as Covid variant spreads
NY reviewing Buffalo Bills plan for fans but tailgating big concern, top health official says
Longtime Oneida police chief David Meeker dies
Missing Fort Drum soldier found dead, U.S. Army confirms
$1.3 million home in Skaneateles: See list of 209 home sales in Onondaga County
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine ships out; shots due to begin Monday
Editorial cartoons for Dec. 20, 2020: Covid vaccine, Electoral College, Biden transition
Covid vaccine provides beacon of hope in these dark days (Editorial)
Woman hit, killed clearing debris from I-81 was mom, former paramedic: Loved taking care of others
Syracuse police arrest teen accused of stabbing woman to death on North Side
Health officials warn of possible Covid exposure at Oswego barbershop
12 new Covid deaths in Onondaga County. ‘We have had a crushing day’
Central New York has third-highest Covid positive rate in NY’s regions
NY sales tax payments paused for Orange Zone, NYC restaurants
Fire chief’s quick actions help contain house fire in Cicero
Fort Drum seeks help finding 20-year-old soldier
NY Assemblyman arrested after live streaming Rochester police evicting mother, kids
23-year-old Oneida man killed in snowmobile crash in Oswego County
Former Syracuse schools superintendent on Biden’s list for Sec. of Education (report)
Heavy rain Christmas Eve could lead to flooding in snow-socked Upstate NY
Jobless and broke in Covid economy, Syracusans worry benefits will end at holidays
Mom spots fire, yells call 911: Son gets 2 siblings, dog out of burning Salina home
Update: Route 5 in Camillus reopens 12 hours after truck shears utility poles
US clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19, 2nd shot in arsenal
Tenney leads Brindisi by 19 votes after count of Chenango County ballots
Congress averts shutdown; fight continues over pandemic aid
Police: Otsego County man stole $2,500 in gift cards from church food pantry
Syracuse police union donates $2,500 to CNY food pantries
Rep. John Katko receives Covid vaccination at US Capitol
Coronavirus update: New cases dip in Onondaga County, crowded hospitals get some relief
Tractor-trailer crashes into pole in Camillus, shutting down Route 5
Will New York shut down again? Nobody can answer that today, Cuomo says
Central New York to get over 14,000 doses of second Covid vaccine
Syracuse hospitals can discharge nursing home residents to new Covid-only facility
F-M schools to switch to remote learning until January due to coronavirus
Today’s obituary: Naomi Blumenthal, NYS state Fair fair horse shows super for 40 years
NY prisons see over 2,000 Covid cases amid calls for greater transparency
Joe Biden marks anniversary of death of wife, child; Neilia was CNY native
Cuomo unveils revamped Covid rent relief after 2-week wait
Syracuse.com flash briefing: Dark days ahead, Syracuse Covid expert warns
Onondaga County restaurant inspections: See 27 that had no violations
Snow days or remote days: Why some schools are sticking with tradition instead of going remote
Syracuse Covid expert issues a warning; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 18)
Four family members who died in Rome house fire identified by Oneida County Sheriff
State Trooper finds, rescues Southern Tier man stuck in car for 10 hours during snowstorm
Former Rochester police chief says mayor told him to lie about Daniel Prude death
Upstate NY girl, 12, buried by family member’s snow plow: ‘A horrible, horrible accident’
Syracuse city school, Westhill, Solvay going remote due to coronavirus cases, quarantines
2nd COVID-19 vaccine set for OK in U.S. with panel endorsement
378 new Covid cases in Onondaga County; ‘There’s a lot of risk in front of us’
Liverpool, Phoenix school districts switching to remote instruction as Covid cases rise
Covid in NY: New deaths climb over 100 again
Update: I-81 near Binghamton reopens after 40-inch snowstorm
Watertown doctor charged with sexually abusing woman during appointment
Is Upstate New York’s best Christmas store in Little Canajoharie?
Today’s obituaries: Lottie Urban celebrated her 100th birthday last year, loved gardening
How much snow did you get in the season’s first storm to hit Upstate NY? (Chart)
As states offer relief to charities, New York stalls
Latest death toll was not a fluke. Dark days lie ahead, Syracuse Covid expert warns
Cuomo cautions against tax increases, says NY should wait on DC
Dozens of crashes and stranded cars as CNY wakes up to snow; part of I-81 closed
Who is closing? Central NY community groups, businesses close due to snow (list)
Syracuse.com flash briefing: SU basketball struggles to get past Northeastern
Binghamton buried under more than 3 feet of snow: A new record (see photos)
Judge Kate Rosenthal, who broke gender barriers in 39-year career, retires: ‘She wasn’t intimidated by anyone’
‘The Ultimate Playlist of Noise’ trailer: First look at new movie filmed in Syracuse
Skaneateles schools switching to remote learning through Jan. 19 after rise in Covid cases
Tractor-trailer driver killed in Thruway crash; west lanes closed at Canastota
Special investigation: How a British con man lured slumlords to Syracuse (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 17)
School alert: Central New York school closings and delays due to weather (Dec. 17)
Uncovering an international slumlord scheme in Syracuse: About the reporting
How a British con man lured slumlords from around the globe to Syracuse
Twas the night before a storm. This district called a snow day so no student would stir (Listen)
Oswego County warns of potential Covid-19 exposure at Central Square store
Syracuse police identify 17-year-old suspect in fatal stabbing of mom on Spring Street
U.S. to charge new suspect in 1988 Lockerbie bombing that killed 35 Syracuse University students
Ralph Rotella’s annual Syracuse Christmas shoe donation sets new record in 2020
Rome fire chief describes futile attempt to rescue family of 4 from fatal fire
Rise in Covid cases at Onondaga County jails means inmates eat in cells
Baldwinsville school district shifting to remote learning next week
How to submit a business or community closing to Syracuse.com
Onondaga County’s worst day yet: 18 deaths from Covid
Christmas Bureau gives over 2,000 families boxes of food, gift cards to buy toys
Ex-Syracuse University student accused of raping ‘physically helpless’ woman, abusing another, bailed out of jail
Covid in NY: Hospitalizations climb over 6,000 for first time in months
How much snow will you get in Upstate NY from big coastal storm Dec. 16/17? (Forecast map)
Upstate University Hospital to share Covid-19 vaccine with Crouse, St. Joe’s hospitals
Some members of public could start getting Covid vaccine in late January, Cuomo says
Judge tells counties to resolve Brindisi-Tenney election by start of new Congress
How a Finger Lakes hospitality business thrived despite coronavirus: ‘The outdoors saved us’
Ex-Syracuse University student charged with rape appears in court, posts $200K bail
Today’s obituaries: Willis Diefendorf, businessman who loved the water, skiing, dies of Covid, kidney disease
Cuomo signs bill banning sale of Confederate, Nazi flags at New York State Fair
Busted: 155 new arrests just added to the Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard police blotter
Trump’s company ordered to give evidence to NY investigators
Review finds no ethical lapses by Rochester mayor in Prude death
Man charged in shooting at mobile home park in Clay
A message in CNY woman’s obituary: She died alone, in agony, of Covid. Please, wear a mask
Syracuse.com flash briefing: First COVID-19 vaccine administered in CNY
Unemployment in CNY: Tell us your story
Divesting NY pension fund from fossil fuels a ‘win’ for fight against climate change (Commentary)
CNY nursing home sends 2 men home before Covid tests show they’re infected, families say
Coastal storm’s shift west means more snow for more of Upstate NY
4 killed in house fire in Oneida County; deputies investigate
First Covid-19 vaccines administered in Syracuse; plus, another downtown restaurant closes permanently (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 16)
Government workers across Onondaga County enlist in a citizen army to hunt Covid-19
Cuomo signs law limiting ICE arrests at state courthouses
John Jamelske, man who kidnapped 5 women, kept them in bunker, makes case for parole
Onondaga County tops 15,000 Covid cases; 6 more deaths overnight
Syracuse nurse in Covid ward: ‘It’s so important that everyone get this vaccine’
Jamesville-DeWitt school board narrowly approves extending in-school police officer contract
Covid in NY: New deaths jump over 100, hospitalizations near 6,000
Woman charged with murdering 17-year-old boy found dead on Utica street
Scorey Ayee, a Syracuse rapper who hit it big this year, buys ‘a ton’ of toys for Salvation Army
Covid vaccine: When can we stop wearing masks? Not soon, Dr. Fauci says
NY Assembly considering return to Albany for tax hike, Heastie says
Powerful coastal storm could bring heavy snow to one corner of Upstate NY
North Syracuse schools to switch to remote learning until January due to Covid
Driverless UTV stuck on full speed hits man, tree in Oneida County; 2 hurt
See the first person in CNY to get the covid vaccine (video)
Syracuse will get its first injection of the Covid vaccine today
Cuomo denies sexual harassment allegations; Rep. Elise Stefanik calls for investigation
Union leader: Let carbon pricing move NY toward renewable energy goal (Commentary)
Syracuse.com flash briefing: Covid vaccine in CNY goes to hospitals, nursing homes first
Man, 19, shot after fight in mobile home park in Clay; deputies investigate
Syracuse has 10 new snow plows, but Covid could easily sideline the drivers
Company news: SUNY Oswego faculty member wins Best of Show in national broadcasting competition
Today’s obituaries: Motorcycle accident victim Cynthia Sardella co-founded a logistics company
A ‘Christmas miracle’: CNY man comes home 5 days after he’s struck by train in Camillus
Federal watchdog will probe monitoring failures exposed in Renz murder case
Why NY’s $200M army of contact tracers is losing the battle to contain Covid
Cuomo: NY headed for shutdown if virus trajectory doesn’t change (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 15)
Wasim Khaled on leadership: Build a mission aimed at an inspiring North Star
Firefighters battle Liverpool house fire
Cazenovia schools switches to remote learning for the rest of 2020 due to staff shortages, Covid quarantines
17-year-old Utica homicide victim found lying in city street with gunshot wounds, police say
‘Democracy prevailed’: President-elect Joe Biden addresses nation after electoral college victory
Trump nominates former Syracuse mayor to US Postal Service board of governors
With so many Covid cases, Wednesday is the last in-person day at all West Genesee schools before break
Trump says Barr resigning, will leave before Christmas
New challenges raised to 67 ballots in undecided Brindisi-Tenney House race
Swamped by Covid, Onondaga County to surge back with 175 new virus investigators
Covid vaccine arrival in CNY imminent; hospitals, nursing homes first in line
Covid in NY: 83 more deaths, hospitalizations jump by over 300
New York headed for shutdown if Covid trajectory doesn’t change, Cuomo says
Syracuse-area mail carrier charged with federal crime for not delivering mail
With jobs to fill, Oneida Nation expands recruiting for Turning Stone, other casinos
Covid vaccine: What are side effects? Allergic reactions?
Cuomo orders new Covid yellow zone in Oneida County
Deputies find loaded gun, drugs in car after Clay traffic chase; man, teen arrested
Electoral College: NY electors formally vote for President-elect Joe Biden
Cuomo among contenders for US attorney general pick
Former SU professor, artist Michael Cridland dies of Covid complications at 88
First person to get Covid vaccine in New York is a nurse in Queens
Syracuse.com flash briefing: Onondaga County has deadliest coronavirus weekend
WATCH: First person in NY gets Covid vaccine
Mourning 2 iconic cardiac physicians who dedicated their lives to healing (Your Letters)
Alzheimer’s Association provides tips for caregiving at the holidays
By correcting history of Columbus, we learn better from our past (Commentary)
Final tally in Brindisi-Tenney House race won’t be known before Christmas week
Syracuse-area retailers, battered by Covid, find a strategy: appointment-only shopping
Gov. Andrew Cuomo accused of sexual harassment by former aide Lindsey Boylan
Last call at CNY lakeside tavern after 60 years: ‘Covid just killed us’
Coastal storm to bring snow to Upstate NY: How much, where is still unknown
Restaurant owners say data doesn’t support state’s heavy restrictions (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 14)
CNY man who survived Nazi labor camp dies from complications of coronavirus
All Hannibal schools switch to remote learning Monday, Tuesday due to coronavirus case
Liverpool High School, Annex switch to remote learning Monday, Tuesday due to coronavirus
Canastota schools go remote for the rest of 2020 due to ’staggering increase’ in coronavirus cases
Coronavirus in NY: 106 deaths and more than 10,000 new cases
Coronavirus: Jordan-Elbridge school district switches to remote learning for the rest of 2020
‘Devastating’: 5 more coronavirus deaths make this the deadliest weekend in Onondaga County
Mom stabbed to death on North Side trying to help rescue friend’s daughter from boyfriend
Rome police investigating 3 reports of gunfire in city
Annual ‘Heroes & Helpers’ gift giveaway in Syracuse goes drive-thru, but that doesn’t stop the Christmas cheer
Trucks carrying Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine depart Michigan facility for distribution
$2.55 million home in Skaneateles: See list of 141 home sales in Onondaga County
Editorial cartoons for Dec. 13, 2020: Vaccine hopes, Biden cabinet, Texas lawsuit
For Syracuse gym and salon owners in orange zone, reopening is vindication, salvation
Dollar General in Oneida County robbed at gunpoint, deputies say
11 more coronavirus deaths in Onondaga County as toll nears 300
Deputies: Drugged driver crossed into oncoming traffic near Liverpool, hit 2 vehicles
Coronavirus in NY: Record testing shows third-highest new cases since March
Syracuse mother fatally stabbed on Spring Street identified
Mary Alice Smothers, mother of Syracuse’s Near West Side, dies at 67
Restaurant inspections: Westcott St. restaurant cited ; 4 establishments operating acceptably
When will you get a vaccine? Upstate’s top coronavirus doctor answers your questions
No ‘legal way around it:’ Cuomo says NY’s Electoral College to vote in person
11 days of pain and death; Syracuse looks to vaccine for hope in coronavirus battle
Dominick’s Restaurant, a Syracuse institution for 40 years, to temporarily close
Man stabbed in stomach on South Salina Street
Cayuga County to hold asymptomatic coronavirus testing clinic
36-year-old woman dies after being stabbed on Spring Street
Woman stabbed in throat after ‘altercation’ on Spring Street
Supreme Court rejects Texas lawsuit backed by Trump to overturn Biden’s election victory
Rep. John Katko on GOP attempts to overturn presidential election: It’s got to stop
Second young elephant dies at Syracuse zoo. Batu, 5, died 3 days after brother Ajay
CNY court stenographer spared jail, forced to repay $152,000 in billing scheme
Coronavirus in NY: Hospitalizations still climbing, new deaths dip
2 more Syracuse hospitals curb elective surgery as coronavirus patients fill up beds
Khalid Bey’s mayoral bid to target job creation, but details to come
Cuomo briefing: Indoor dining under review statewide, new rule for hospitals
Record 466 new coronavirus cases today in Onondaga County
More CNY school districts extend remote learning into January due to the coronavirus
New coronavirus cluster zones possible Monday after Cuomo announces new rules
Busy Syracuse intersection closing for a week as crews replace water main
NY state: 3 in 4 coronavirus cases spread in homes and social gatherings, not gyms or salons
Gyms, salons can reopen in orange zones with reduced capacity, more testing, Cuomo says
Christmas Bureau delivers holiday joy in new ways. Here’s how you can help (Editorial)
Elon Musk bringing fast internet to rural parts of Upstate NY, but it’s not cheap
Dozens of New York lawmakers ready to raise taxes on wealthy
This week’s obituaries: See list of 252 CNY obits and death notices published
Here’s how to watch Khalid Bey announce his bid for Syracuse mayor
Syracuse.com flash briefing: Daily coronavirus cases will pass 400 on Friday, McMahon says
Opening of new Syracuse-area IHOP delayed
Syracuse pair arrested in Watertown after police find over 1,000 doses of heroin in SUV
Heavy snow possible next week in Upstate NY from another coastal storm
CNY school district furloughs 103; plus, a live vaccine Q&A today (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 11)
Central NY school district furloughs 100+ workers because of remote learning; will others?
Skaneateles High School extends remote learning to early next year because of coronavirus cases
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris are Time’s Person of the Year 2020
Mexico schools extend remote learning until early next year
Increase in coronavirus cases delays contact tracing in Madison County
DeWitt standoff ends with arrest, man accused of threatening roommate with knife
Coronavirus in NY: Over 5,000 hospitalized, nearly 1,000 in intensive care
Menorah lighting in Syracuse marks the start of Hanukkah
U.S. panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Daily coronavirus cases will pass 400 Friday in Onondaga County, McMahon says
Today’s obituaries: Gary Christensen had many roles during his 40 years with Wegmans
Jimmy Oliver named director of community engagement for Syracuse Police Department
Roads blocked in DeWitt due to police standoff with suicidal man
Staff shortage forces J-E elementary school to go remote for 2 days
Ex-Syracuse cop who molested boys charged with making sexual comments toward teen
Police: Family Dollar manager in Oswego County lied about armed robbery, tried to steal $3K
Company news: Julianne Himes becomes CEO of St. Joseph’s Physicians group
See 31 businesses cited for Covid-19 violations in Madison, Cayuga counties (list)
Today’s obituaries: Ronald Annable was a custodian, bus driver for Marcellus schools
Upstate’s top coronavirus vaccine doctor will answer your questions on Facebook
Diaper giveaway planned for Saturday in Liverpool
Will you get the coronavirus vaccine when it’s available here? (poll)
9 ways election officials failed in Brindisi-Tenney House race, judge says
Syracuse.com flash briefing: McMahon, Walsh block ‘egregious’ food delivery fees
Doug Waterbury, Oswego landlord in sex-with-tenants case, charged with soliciting prostitute
Company news: Mark Antony Homes named Veteran Owned Family Business of the Year
Great Northern Mall is losing its last anchor store; where is Dick’s going?
Who will get coronavirus vaccine first? Plus, baby elephant dies at Syracuse zoo (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 10)
Central New York nursing home residents expect to get coronavirus vaccine in 2 weeks
Port Byron schools to go remote until next year
‘Hospital capacity crisis’ as coronavirus hospitalizations near 5,000 in New York
Pedestrian suffers ‘serious’ injuries after being hit by train, Camillus police say
Car crashes into front window of Dollar Tree in the Valley, driver runs from crash
Syracuse man pleads guilty to helping broker illegal sale of 13 guns, feds say
Onondaga County has ‘another brutal day’ with 6 coronavirus deaths, 247 in hospitals
FTC, New York call for breakup of Facebook in antitrust lawsuits
Upstate Medical University to test Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine on children
Syracuse’s Rosamond Gifford Zoo announces death of baby elephant
Blood or chocolate? Stained ballot’s fate decided in Brindisi-Tenney House race
Bryant & Stratton College to launch first nursing degree program at Clay campus
McMahon, Walsh block ‘egregious’ food delivery fees by capping them at 15%
Syracuse adopts new traffic pattern to curb illegal dumping at Lincoln Park
2nd person charged with murdering Syracuse man during botched Christmas Eve robbery
Ben Walsh to give 2021 State of the City from new Salt City Market with no audience
Company news: Dr. Philip Falcone becomes chief medical officer for St. Joseph’s Health
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry sells Adirondacks mansion for $1M
CNY bluesman and musical mentor’s death from Covid-19 brings grief – and a warning
Old Newsboy Christmas Fundraiser: 30 groups, businesses pitching in to raise money for the needy
See how many doses of coronavirus vaccine Central NY gets from first shipment
Judge’s order could help Brindisi as focus turns to uncounted ballots in race with Tenney
Syracuse.com flash briefing: Syracuse University sued for millions over Covid response
Upstate NY Christmas connections: 10 interesting ties to the holiday season
NY AG predicts President Trump will step down so VP Pence can pardon him
Auburn schools go remote for over a month as coronavirus cases, quarantines spike
Busted: 185 new arrests just added to the syracuse.com police blotter
Cuomo to suspend all in-person press conferences
NY’s $226 billion pension fund will get out of Big Oil by 2040
Syracuse native Terry McAuliffe running for Virginia governor again
Remembering Dr. Mary Fowkes: scientist, doctor, angler, friend (Commentary)
Today’s obits: Valoree Suttmore worked for St. Joseph’s, Red Cross, SUNY Upstate
Syracuse University sued for millions over Covid response; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 9)
Syracuse University sued for millions over going virtual during coronavirus pandemic
Woman found dead in Broome County house fire, police say
Syracuse firefighters douse fire in 20 minutes, department says
President-elect Joe Biden picks Rep. Marcia Fudge to be Housing and Urban Development secretary, report says
Coronavirus in NY: 74 new deaths, hospitalizations up by over 200
Coronavirus deaths mount in Onondaga County: One in 10 occurred since Dec. 1
New kicks for kids spread smiles during coronavirus pandemic (photos)
Tax breaks OK’d for Le Moyne Manor lakeview apartments project in Salina
Judge orders partial recount in Brindisi-Tenney House race
Federal courts to go full year without a jury trial; state headed in same direction
Nearly 150 Syracuse lawyers ask Walsh to put Limpert back on the bench in city court
See list of 129 people indicted in Onondaga County (October, November)
Rep. John Katko elected top Republican on Homeland Security Committee
Working for Cuomo ‘beyond toxic,’ former aide says
Watch: Video shows New York City bar owner hitting sheriff with Jeep
Another meteor? More booms heard, fireballs spotted in Upstate NY
Doug Waterbury, landlord in sex scandal, is violating court order to avoid tenants, feds charge
Gov. Cuomo compares himself and Dr. Fauci to ‘The Godfather’ stars De Niro, Pacino
Syracuse.com flash briefing: McMahon says coronavirus surge strains resources
GOP Rep. John Katko: Joe Biden is president-elect and there’s no evidence of vote fraud
Company news: SUNY professor elected to role for American Diabetes Association
Coronavirus quarantines causing staff shortages, CNY schools switch 14,000 kids to remote learning
2 longtime CNY taverns close; plus, an early look at Syracuse mayoral race (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 8)
Todd B. Rubin on leadership: Five tips for business success
Chuck Yeager, WWII fighter pilot and first to break the sound barrier, dies at 97
23-year-old arrested in Ithaca home invasion, stabbing
Auburn police: Rape victim flees barefoot in bathrobe in street; rapist follows with butcher’s knife
U.S. passed up chance to buy more coronavirus vaccine doses from Pfizer
Joe Biden to name Gen. Lloyd Austin as defense secretary, reports say
Coronavirus update: Central NY hospitals at 74% of their capacity
‘We’re in a dangerous territory,’ McMahon says, as coronavirus surge strains resources
Today’s obits: Rev. Voigt Day Archer was UMC pastor in Skaneateles, Syracuse, Baldwinsville
Still no ruling in Brindisi-Tenney election, but judge’s comments give hints about what could come next
John Jamelske, man who imprisoned 5 girls, women in DeWitt dungeon, is up for parole
New complication for Brindisi-Tenney House race: Election worker has coronavirus
New dining restrictions coming if hospitalizations don’t stabilize, Cuomo says
DeWitt hair salon for kids closes, blames coronavirus restrictions
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo inspires weird holiday gift items on Etsy
Cars smashed, pole sheared after drunken driver crashes in Clay, deputies say (photos)
Syracuse Christmas Bureau signs-ups are down despite record unemployment, poverty
Today’s obits: Har G. Dayal, avid chess player who once broke finger in ‘heated match’
Syracuse.com flash briefing: McMahon vetoes pay cut for election commissioners
Pay cut for county elections commissioners vetoed; plus, Breanna Stewart honored (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 7)
2020′s historic election totals: How did Onondaga County vote in record-breaking year?
Utica police arrest two after traffic stop yields loaded handguns
Exclusive: McMahon vetoes pay cut for Onondaga County election commissioners
Coronavirus in Onondaga County: Record daily high of 356 cases, 3 more deaths
1 in 10 of NY’s 700K coronavirus cases were reported since Thanksgiving Day
Woman clearing debris on I-81 near Syracuse airport hit by SUV, dies
Sheriff: NYC bar owner who defied coronavirus rules struck deputy with his car
SUNY Upstate saliva tests to track coronavirus in Albany airport workers and travelers
$607K home in Clay: See list of home sales in Onondaga County
Editorial cartoons for Dec. 6, 2020: Biden’s boot, Covid relief, sports in quarantine
Oswego County warns of possible Covid-19 exposures at four businesses
Missing Manlius man with autism has been found safe
Ex-Syracuse University student charged with sexual assault on 2 students
26 coronavirus deaths in 6 days in Onondaga County as hospitalizations hit yet another record
Onondaga County’s yellow and orange zone coronavirus rates dip slightly, Cuomo says
Have you seen this teen? 19-year-old with autism reported missing in East Syracuse
Chestnut Hill Middle School in Liverpool going remote due to quarantined staff, students
NY certifies 2020 vote: Biden wins state by 2 million votes
Hit-and-run crash in Utica leaves pedestrian seriously injured
Restaurant inspections: Red Lobster cited for violations; 25 satisfactory visits
A very old meteor explodes over Syracuse, in December, in a pandemic. Twitter sees a joke
Confusion in Brindisi-Tenney House race exposes New York’s election dysfunction
Man and woman rob Dick’s Sporting Goods in DeWitt at knifepoint
Cayuga County reports 120 new Covid cases this week; 1 death
Syracuse police issue 1st coronavirus citation: $1,000 fine for cutting hair without wearing mask
Gov. Cuomo hints when a coronavirus vaccine might reach you. Don’t hold your breath
Coronavirus update: 5 deaths and record high hospital cases in Onondaga County
Syracuse police arrest suspected shooter in East Side murder
Walsh baffled by pay cut for elections commissioners after 2020′s historic vote
Syracuse man charged with hitting driver, damaging vehicle on I-81
Walsh appoints civilian to build trust between Syracuse police, community
Today’s obituaries: Anthony Chiaravalloti was restaurant owner, landlord
Jefferson County man charged with sexually assaulting child
Watch Texas high school player body slam ref after ejection; Police escort him out of stadium
Upstate halts elective surgery, puts adults in children’s hospital during Covid surge
Police investigating early morning stabbing on Syracuse’s West Side
Syracuse store owners watch, helpless, as teenage burglar vandalizes shops on Thanksgiving
Syracuse awards $150K in Covid-19 grants to 23 small businesses (see list)
Election 2020 is a wrap in Onondaga County, highest number of voters in modern era
Final 2020 Election results for Onondaga County (chart)
IG: Mattydale woman caught pumping weights after lying to claim $19K in workers’ comp
Coronavirus surge strains Syracuse hospitals. ‘We may have to turn people away’
Data shows Americans couldn’t resist Thanksgiving travel
Syracuse.com flash briefing: Another ‘brutal’ day in Onondaga County. Record cases, 6 deaths
Cable TV sports refunds: Verizon to give Fios customers a credit; what about Spectrum?
NY lawmakers must act to halt evictions as Covid-19 surges (Commentary)
With 179 quarantined, Skaneateles schools go all-remote; plus, another positive Covid test for SU basketball (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 4)
South Carolina fugitive really didn’t want to go back to jail: 2 chases, 2 stolen trucks, 1 crash, police say
After a million-year journey, a meteor explodes above Syracuse in 2020
Alison Lurie, Pulitzer-winning novelist and Cornell professor emerita, dead at 94
Should Onondaga County tap its savings? GOP and Democrats split over 2021 budget
McMahon on Skaneateles Turkey Bowl game: ‘You don’t do these things during a pandemic’
Onondaga County election commissioners get surprise pay cut from GOP legislators
Skaneateles schools shifting to remote immediately due to 179 people in quarantine
Oneida fisherman drowns while fishing in Salmon River, police say
Onondaga County announces more testing clinics in Syracuse, suburbs
Cuomo: Coronavirus vaccine coming to New Yorkers in next couple of weeks: ‘Start thinking about it seriously’
Another ‘brutal’ day in Onondaga County: Record new cases again, 6 deaths
Liverpool burger joint to close, a coronavirus victim; last call for the Heart Stopper
Skaneateles looks into possible ‘unauthorized activity’ on school grounds; is it related to outbreak? parents ask
Gov. Cuomo ‘the only sane voice in this crazy time’ (Your Letters)
Manlius Pebble Hill school victim of nationwide Blackbaud data breach
Cuomo: Pension system errs, but retired teacher must pay
New York hasn’t tapped millions set aside by feds for coronavirus vaccinations
US virus deaths top 3,100 in a single day for the first time
Next for Biden: Naming a health care team as coronavirus rages
Massena mayor, caught in drug sting, issues statement: ‘I want to apologize’
Phishing ploy targets coronavirus vaccine distribution effort
Cuomo to restart regular public briefings on coronavirus
Syracuse.com flash briefing: SU women’s game moved due to Dome roof leak
Overhaul begins at historic Smith Restaurant Supply building; apartments coming (photos)
See 2 boys react to boom that shook Central NY: ‘What was that?’ (video)
Woman thrown from car on Thanksgiving is still hospitalized; crash investigation continues
What was that loud ‘boom’ heard all around Central New York? Plus, Tenney’s lawyers ask judge to declare her winner (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 3)
2 women who marched for racial justice now will get to deliver it as Syracuse City Court judges
Man reported missing and last seen in Syracuse has been located, police say
See videos of meteor that caused large boom across Central NY, elsewhere
Onondaga County’s ‘brutal’ day: 5 deaths, 288 new cases of coronavirus
Feds: Syracuse-area brothers fined more than $1.5 million for trafficking contraband cigarettes
Claudia Tenney asks judge to dismiss lawsuit, declare her winner over Rep. Anthony Brindisi
Central New Yorkers, alone together, rattled by a big boom. 80 wrote to us about it
Man steals 2 rings worth $10K from Destiny USA jewelry store, Syracuse police say
Coronavirus in NY: New deaths up again, state confirms nearly 9,000 new cases
‘Record number of infections’ in Skaneateles schools reported, at least 8 coronavirus cases
Brindisi-Tenney House race could be decided by 809 disputed ballots
Update: Explosion that shook Central New York explained
New York expects delivery of first coronavirus vaccine Dec. 15, Cuomo says
‘Potentially potent’ coastal storm could hit Upstate NY this weekend with rain, snow
Coronavirus death toll at Onondaga County nursing homes rises to 91 as virus surges
NY court to hear appeal of Utica-area woman convicted of fatally poisoning her boss
Renna, Republicans withdraw ballot objections in NYS Senate race, all votes will be counted
Plan ahead: Interstate 690 ramp to close for repairs in downtown Syracuse
Vera House adds a co-executive director to lead domestic violence agency
Charged: 127 new arrests just added to the syracuse.com police blotter
New NY Thruway tolls approved, non-E-ZPass drivers to pay more
NY Assembly speaker’s chief of staff lived ‘opulent’ lifestyle from ‘unexplained wealth’
Salt City Market: Syracuse food hall, office and apartment project wins tax break
Syracuse.com flash briefing: 2 deaths, 155 in hospital as COVID-19 cases surge at senior facilities
Police academy, jail spread: Oswego County undersheriff explains rise in coronavirus cases
Voters shocked by Renna, Republican ballot challenges: ‘It darn well better count’
55 found uncounted ballots could decide Brindisi-Tenney race; plus, county lawmakers OK $3.5M to buy ShoppingTown (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 2)
CNY’s rising coronavirus toll: More deaths in November than total in previous 4 months
Pfizer coronavirus vaccine gets OK for emergency use in United Kingdom
Massena mayor caught in drug sting, threw crack out of car during chase, deputies say
Man shot in face in Syracuse, expected to survive, police say
Rome man accused of stealing car from dealership, deputies say
Cayuga County expands coronavirus testing clinic hours
Man shot in arm, leg in Utica, police say
1st COVID-19 vaccines will go to health care workers, nursing homes, CDC panel says
2 deaths, 155 in hospital as cases surge at Onondaga County senior facilities
Positive rates change little in Onondaga County orange, yellow zones
Chenango County finds 55 uncounted votes in Brindisi-Tenney House race
FDA chief called to White House as Trump pushes for vaccine
Centrist lawmakers push $908B plan to break coronavirus relief impasse
Have you seen this man? Troopers search for missing man last seen in Syracuse
Onondaga County lawmakers OK paying tax-delinquent owner $3.5M to buy ShoppingTown
Coronavirus in NY: Positive rate nears 5%, deaths and hospitalizations keep rising
Man caught on video shooting gun near crowd on Syracuse’s Near West Side, police say
Syracuse-area trash hauler hit hard by coronavirus; driver shortage causing delays
Healthy habits to strengthen your immune system and fight off cold, flu and coronavirus (video)
Upstate NY couple serves Thanksgiving dinners to over 200 shelter animals (photos)
Company news: Syracuse dental practice hires Dr. Joshua Wolhandler
No positive coronavirus cases in Syracuse area schools after orange zone testing starts
Onondaga County hosts public hearing on meager budget, which cuts jobs but boosts pay
CNY man killed in crash remembered for big heart, helping special needs students in Liverpool
European regulator to decide Dec. 29 on 1st coronavirus vaccine
Cuomo signs bill to protect against ‘deep fakes’ after death
U.S. income tax filers can deduct $300 for 2020 charity donations, even if they don’t itemize
Syracuse.com flash briefing: Ryan McMahon in quarantine after exposure to coronavirus
Superintendent, union behind decision to close city schools while county, city wanted them open (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 1)
Upstate NY’s oldest stores: 8 businesses that have earned their stripes
CNY contractor who swindled $100,000 can only work in future under judge’s watchful eye
Jacob Corlyon on leadership: Mentor and train more leaders
Coronavirus and Christmas: Birthplace of Jesus ‘dead’ as Bethlehem pilgrims stay home
Update: Gunshots ring out at Homewood Suites hotel in Salina
Syracuse police charge 13-year-old with breaking into Cosmopolitan Salon and Spa
15-year-old boy shot in Syracuse
Route 11 in Mattydale reopens after 91-year-old driver crashes into utility pole
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