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Lawmakers are reconsidering prison sentencing and rehabilitation with the Earned Time Act, the Marvin Mayfield Act, and the Second Look Act.
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Deputy Chief Mark Rusin was named Syracuse's next police chief by incoming Mayor Sharon Owens. He shared thoughts on crime, reform, community and transforming the department. -
More notably, the city saw declines below the five-year average. -
President Helen Hudson, 2nd district councilor Pat Hogan, and councilor-at-large Amir Gethers aren't returning next year. -
A water supply main break threatens the flow to people in towns of DeWitt, Manlius, Pompey, Sullivan, Lenox & Lincoln. Residents asked to conserve; repairs expected to take 2 weeks.
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Nine new buses will help deliver more frequent pick-ups and minimal stops. -
To end the non-conference slate Syracuse Men’s Basketball overpowered Stonehill Men’s Basketball in the second half.Connor McGahan detailed how the Orange got back on the right path before ACC play.
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Trump and Israel's prime minister discuss next phase of Gaza peace plan, Russia threatens to harden stance in peace talks after accusing Ukraine attempted strike, the impact of DOGE in 2025.
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Nina Khrushcheva, professor of International Affairs at New York's New School, talks about the negotiating tactics Russia is using in peace talks with Ukraine.
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Malaysia expects to resume its search for MH370, more than a decade after the plane vanished with 239 aboard. Its disappearance remains one of aviation's greatest mysteries.
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Author Michael Steinberger talks about "The Philosopher in the Valley," which explores the world of Palantir CEO Alex Karp and one of Silicon Valley's most powerful surveillance companies.
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People in North Carolina who lost their homes during Hurricane Helene are still waiting for FEMA to step in and help. State officials say the agency is stalling applications for relief.