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Shades of Support: How CNY Voted in the Presidential Election

by Keith Thompson / The Post-Standard

Wednesday November 05, 2008, 6:26 PM

Central New York turned more purple and blue in this presidential election compared with 2004.

More towns in Cayuga, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego counties voted Democrat, and Republican margins of victory narrowed while Democrat margins of victory grew wider.

Here's a look at the results of Tuesday's presidential election:

Democrats Outnumber Republicans in Onondaga County

by Tom Schmitt / The Post-Standard

Monday October 27, 2008, 5:49 PM

The number of registered Democrats in Onondaga County has increased by more than 10,000 since 2004, while the number of registered Republicans has fallen nearly 6,000. Democrats now outnumber Republicans by more than 8,000.

Here's a look at the numbers.

Maffei v. Sweetland: Where the Money Comes From

by Sue Santola / The Post-Standard

Sunday October 26, 2008, 4:00 AM

Here's a look at the top sources of contributions to the campaigns of 25th Congressional District Dan Maffei (D) and Dale Sweetland (R).

These include donations from organizations, bundled through an organization, or individual donations from people with the same employer.

VIDEO: Maffei vs. Sweetland vs. Hawkins

Lung Disease a Top Killer in Central New York

by The Post-Standard

Friday October 24, 2008, 4:20 PM

A study of mortality data by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield shows chronic lung disease is the third-leading cause of death in Central New York, after heart disease and cancer.

Here's a look at data from the study.

RELATED STORY: Lung disease kills more in region

Fall foliage forecast: Oct. 22 to Oct. 28

by The Post-Standard

Friday October 24, 2008, 3:57 PM

New York state's fall foliage forecast for the week of October 22 to 28.

Visit the I Love NY Fall Getaways site for more on autumn in New York.

Port of Oswego Slated for Container Shipments

by Tom Schmitt / The Post-Standard

Wednesday October 22, 2008, 4:08 PM

By 2011, the Port of Oswego could become the only American port in Lake Ontario capable of handling overseas container shipments. Port officials predict two to three container vessels will stop at the port weekly, creating a 24-hour-a-day operation.

The Oswego facility would tie-in with a larger $300 million container terminal under development in Nova Scotia.

RELATED STORY: Oswego Considered For Major Container Port

Vacant Homes in Syracuse Sell for $1

by The Post-Standard

Sunday October 19, 2008, 2:36 PM

The city of Syracuse is offering several vacant properties for $1 each to qualified developers, who also will receive grants to help rehabilitate the houses into livable units.

Here's a map locating the homes.

Related stories

$1 city houses come with strings

METRO VOICES: Syracuse is selling vacant houses for $1 apiece

Gas Tax Revenue Gap Leaves Less for Transportation Projects

by Keith Thompson / The Post-Standard

Friday October 17, 2008, 12:04 PM

The combination of flat revenues from the gas tax and growing costs to retire old debt leave a shrinking amount of money for transportation projects in New York state.

Here's a look at gas tax revenue and debt since 2000-2001 and projected through 2012-2013.

RELATED STORY: Gas tax 'broken'; state explores better ideas