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By Craig Fox | Watertown Daily Times (TNS) Watertown — Chick-fil-A has taken the first step in filing a lawsuit against the city for lost income caused by October’s water main break that left many businesses and residents without water for several days. On Feb. 26, Ascot Insurance filed a notice of claim on behalf of Chick-fil-A, claiming that the fast…

Canastota, N.Y. — A village police officer in Madison County has been charged with stalking and harassing a woman who tried to break up with him, county officials said Thursday. Robert McCormick, 59, of Oneida, was arrested Feb. 9 after a domestic dispute on Jan. 29, Samantha Field, a county spokesperson, said in a news…

Syracuse, N.Y. – A Syracuse man was found in possession of more than 500 doses of fentanyl, small amounts of other drugs and a rifle that was modified into a handgun, police said. Daniel Bartell, 33, was arrested Friday and faces multiple gun and drug charges, according to county jail records. Read the full article…

Florida is moving forward with legislation that would prohibit cities and counties from adopting mandatory protections against extreme heat — laws that workers say is a blow to labor rights amid increasing climate concerns. House Bill 433 and Senate Bill 1492 would preempt local ordinances that protect employees and outside workers in industries like agriculture…

New music star Tyla is canceling her first North American tour dates due to an injury that has worsened over time. The South African singer, whose hit song “Water” has more than 500 million streams on Spotify, said Thursday that she is postponing her 2024 shows in the U.K. and Europe, and canceling all North…

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I recently visited an elderly friend for the first time since the pandemic. Before my visit, she asked me what I would like to eat. I didn’t know how to answer that. Since I was going to go somewhere else after my visit, I told her not to worry about it; I…

A “Lockerbie” series is coming to Netflix, revisiting the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing that killed 35 Syracuse University students. Deadline reports “Suits” actor Patrick J. Adams will star in the six-part limited series about the terrorist attack and the Scotland-U.S. investigation to find the perpetrators. The cast will also include Connor Swindells (”Sex…

Syracuse, N.Y. – Graduate student forward Luke Sutherland (Syracuse, N.Y./West Genesee/Siena/Bryant) scored a game-high 22 points to lead the fourth-seeded Le Moyne College men’s basketball team to an 82-61 victory over FDU in the quarterfinals of the Northeast Conference Tournament on Wednesday night at Ted Grant Court. With the victory, the Dolphins advance to the…

In a world where NBA super teams are the norm, the idea of LeBron James and Stephen Curry joining forces seems like a fan’s ultimate fantasy. But for Carmelo Anthony, Syracuse University’s pride and an NBA legend in his own right, this hypothetical pairing doesn’t necessarily spell championship success. Anthony shared his insights on his…

It’s time to grab your tickets and check to see if you’re a big winner! The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to rise after one lucky winner in Michigan won $842 million in the January 1 drawing. Is this your lucky night? Here are Wednesday’s winning lottery numbers: 06-19-28-44-60, Powerball: 10, Power Play: 2X The estimated…