Gas Prices Hit High in 2009

Prices hit their highest mark since same time last year.
by Jameson Fleming

Gas prices typically rise during the fall and winter months and this year is no different.

Last year, prices rose during the same time reaching $2.70 per gallon, but trailed off after demand dropped.

Prices have once again surpassed the $2.70 mark in the state of New York after rising five cents during the past week.

The cost of gas should continue to rise during the next few weeks.

To find the lowest gases prices in Syracuse, Gas Buddy tracks gas prices across the Central New York area.

Woman Takes Pumpkin Through Windshield

Local woman has a pumpkin thrown at her while driving
by Ranbir Boyal

Syracuse, NY -- Donna Rogers was driving to work through Manlius in the early hours of this morning when a not so funny, late halloween trick was played on her.

Driving around 2 a.m. Rogers, 50 noticed headlights in the distance and then all of a sudden something was flying towards her. She thought it was a rock that came through her windshield, but it was in fact a pumpkin.

Rogers said she heard laughing as the other car drove off but couldn't catch a look as she had shattered glass in her eyes.

After blindly bringing her car to a halt, Rogers called her husband via speed dial and paramedics were on the scene shortly to remove the glass from her eyes.

Manlius Police are investigating the incident, and anyone with information is encouraged to call 315-682-2212.



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Toy Hall of Fame Inducts Three

Rochester Museum enshrines three classic toys.

by Jameson Fleming

The Toy Hall of Fame inducted three toys to bring the number of honored toys to 44 with the induction of the ball, the Big Wheel, and the Game Boy.

The ball's versatility makes its induction a long time coming as the ball's history goes back millennia.

The Rochester Museum also inducted a must for every elementary school student: the Big Wheel.

The Toy Hall of Fame also tries to induct one technologically based toy and this year's selection is the classic Game Boy which gained prominence among young boys in the 1990s.

State Flags to Fly Half-Staff Friday

Tribute to fallen soldier from Queens
by Ranbir Boyal

Gov. David Paterson has directed flags to fly at half-staff Friday as a tribute to a New York soldier killed in Afghanistan on Oct 27.


Staff Sgt. Luis Manuel Gonzalez, of South Ozone Park, Queens, was killed when his vehicle hit a roadside explosive in the Arghandab Valley.


He served with the 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team of the 2nd Infantry Division based at Fort Lewis, Washington.

New York Wins World Series...Again

by Jameson Fleming

The Yankees broke in the palace they call their stadium with a 27th World Series Championship after defeating the Phillies 7-3 in Game Six.

The Bronx Bombers knocked off the Phightin' Phils after getting to Pedro Martinez early, then sealing the game with baseball's best closer, Mariano Rivera.

Hideki Matsui took home MVP honors after knocking home a World Series record six runs in the final, deciding game.

New York City will host a parade for the world champs on Friday.

Protection from Swine Flu Begins Today in Syracuse

Sign-ups begin for Syracuse school children to receive flu shots

by Jameson Fleming

Syracuse, New York -- Students attending Onondaga County schools will receive free H1N1 flu shots if their parents sign their children up.

Parents began signing their children up today when registration began at 9 AM Thursday. Parents can sign up two different ways. There is a link on each school's website or parents can call the Onondaga County Flu Hotline at 435-5752.

Each district will have one flu clinic just for students, but some districts may be combined and share a clinic.

Students will be able to choose between receiving the nasal spray version of the vaccine or receiving the flu shot.

New Water Bottle Deposit In New York

5 cent deposit on all new bottles water

By: P.J. Wascher

Syracuse, New York - A new bottle deposit tax took affect October 31st in New York. People will now have to pay an extra five cents for any bottle of water under a gallon, and receive their money back after the bottle is recycled. This will cost two dollars more for the traditional twenty-four pack of water. This is already done with bottles and cans of Soda in New York.

Frustrated Grocery Stores

The additional bottle deposit was made possible after U.S. District Judge Deborah Batts issued an order lifting an injunction on the deposits last Friday. This gave grocery stores a week to change their water bottle stock with to get proper label. Nichols Grocery Store owner, Mike Hennigan was frustrated with the short notice to change their inventory.

“This is New York state in the fact that they given the entire food industry, via the supermarket, convenience stores, drug stores, less than a week to be in compliance, and that is the main frustration point.” Hennigan says.

Mike says grocery store owners will have to send back all their water supply to their distributors. If they are found with any water without the proper labels in the store there will be a $100 fine.

Consumer Notice

Only bottles of water will be subject to the new deposit tax. Flavored bottles of water will not be included. You will only receive five cents for bottles purchase after October 31st. People cannot receive money back for bottles without the proper labeling. 80% of the unclaimed deposits will go to the State, desperate for new revenue.