Brian Dwyer

Democrat Chris Ryan, an Onondaga County legislator, and Republican Nick Paro, the town of Salina supervisor, have experience in the political world and say they are ready to take the next step — into Albany.

Its owner vowed to rebuild while also helping the restaurant’s employees, who suddenly found themselves without jobs.

The state Board of Elections issued new warnings about issues seen at the Onondaga County Board of Elections.

Sarah Compo Pierce is a former city councilor and chief of staff for former state Sen. Patty Ritchie.

North Country officials for the past few years have been pushing for Fort Drum to become the home of a new missile defense site.

“I am looking for my brother Patrick, so that we can put his picture up [on] the tree,” Perez said, as she sorted through hundreds of photos. “He's in uniform.

He's a man you've seen before, but never on post. “I tell the soldiers we can do [everything from] oil changes to engine replacement in here,” said the man known as Santa Claus on base.

When young soldiers come to Fort Drum, many do so with an even younger family. Moving to a new place, especially one with so much snow, can bring about unexpected expenses.

The village, and Mt. Van Hoevenberg, have been named an official backup in case Italy cannot get its sled track built in time.

This 41-member band is the only active duty band north of Washington, D.C.