Debra Myers
Digital Journalist based in Wayland, NY, United States.
Joined on Apr 9, 2007
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Savona -
Today a family is in mourning after a nearly 4 hour standoff that ended Thursday evening when police shot and killed a suicidal man who had barricaded himself inside his parent's home with his father and step-mother.
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In early September, I had the opportunity to travel to Wisconsin, and was there when the first frosts hit which would change the landscape as Fall set in. I returned home in October, still in time to watch as the hills come alive in blazing colors.
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Watkins Glen -
Now two decades old, the Farm Sanctuary takes in farm animals that have been harmed in some way or left for dead. After rehabilitating them and giving these animals a new lease on life they are then showered with plenty of attention and affection.
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Fulton -
On June 30, 2010, police entered a Fulton’s couple’s home on a search warrant looking for stolen items only to find the unfurnished apartment in an appalling condition and the couple’s 19-month old toddler malnourished.
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Enter '2204355', a video that has been one of Google's latest hot search topics. What is 2204355? It's simply a strange video that makes no sense but has gone viral for no real reason.
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Troupsburg -
Mr. Miracle, was born Tuesday, but not without problems. Not only did he have 2 extra legs, but he was not breathing at the time of his birth. CPR was administered to bring the calf back to life, and the Robinson's named him, 'Mr. Miracle'.
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Savona -
Monday, the Seager Funeral Homes in Savona, NY and Bath, NY were closed down, pending an investigation of allegations that the owner, David James Seager stored the body of a deceased woman in his garage for 3 years and hadn't been buried as thought.
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Last Sunday evening, a Noble Correctional Facility inmate was taken into emergency surgery to extricate a hot-sauce bottle that had been used as a sex toy. The inmate reported that he had been raped while showering.
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Geneva -
In the mud of Lake Zurich, dozens of urns have been discovered which still contain the ashes of deceased individuals. The discovery has drawn attention to the practice of assisted suicide that is allowed in Switzerland, but under scrutiny.
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A Western Siberia man has allegedly assaulted a psychic who predicted that he would do time in 'a public house' taken to mean prison, is also believed to have killed two witnesses in the bloody attack.
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Cooperstown -
Friday, a Cooperstown, NY teenager chased a classmate into a local police station, wounding the teen then turned the gun on himself as the officer on duty closed in on him. Police are considering filing hate-crime charges on the alleged shooter.
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Albany -
Yesterday, Amanda's Law went into effect in New York state which requires all homes and apartments to have carbon dioxide detectors installed in them. The law was named after 16-year old Amanda Hansen who died Jan. 17, 2009 of monoxide poisoning.
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Syracuse -
A Watertown couple were sentenced to life in prison yesterday for their roles in transporting children across state lines in order to have sex with them two years ago. The children's ages at that time were 13, 8, 5, and 3 years old.
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Las Vegas -
Today, Las Vegas citizens are still in shock after the brutal attack on two women, and which left an infant dead. Police have arrested 33 year old Harold Montagu for allegedly attacking a woman and her infant with an ax as they passed his home.
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In upstate New York, wind farms are interfering with the National Weather Service Doppler radars, making it difficult to interpret the data that they are seeing. The wind turbines spinning blades are creating false data that is misinterpreted as storms.
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Last week, the FBI was called to investigate the alleged theft of about $50,000 from Steuben ARC. Hackers have been accused of accessing Steuben Arc's financial information via a personal email of an employee who handles their financial information.
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The teen who committed suicide in the bathroom of Canandaigua Academy on Tuesday, has been identified as Thomas Kane. As the investigation continues, conflicting images are being painted about this bright honor roll student.
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On Tuesday, a 17-year old honor student at Canandaigua Academy in New York, walked into the school with a sawed-off shotgun, ammunition and two explosive devices. Putting the ammo and explosives in his locker, he then committed suicide.
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The musical by Rogers and Hammerstein "The Sound of Music" made famous by Julie Andrews in 1965, has been given a new breath once again. In Belgium, 200 dancers performed the 'Do Re Mi' song in the Central Station of Antwerp.
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Despite a struggling economy, gun sales in the Twin Tiers of New York are booming. So much so that the demand for guns and ammunition are depleting store stock and suppliers are having a hard time keeping up with the orders.
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