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When we talk about ghosts, we are often discussing the forgotten people. Their names and identities have been erased, replaced with the translucent image of someone who was once alive. Sure, there are some famous ghosts, who are as well known in death as they were in life, sometimes more. But, for the most part, the ghosts we encounter are those who have not moved on in death, even as those who knew and loved them have moved on. But not all ghosts happen to be living entities.

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Imagine driving down the road and seeing a camera enclosed in a gray box and trained right on your car.  That's exactly what you'll encounter on some roads in New York's North Country of St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties.  WWNY-TV investigated and National Grid, who owns the polls that house the cameras, won't say who put them up and for what purpose.

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It's the logo that for years has promoted New York State tourism, I heart New York.  In a new campaign strategy, the heart is being replaced by other representations of New York.  Take a look at a new TV commercial featuring updated takes on the I Love New York image.

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A Syracuse Man was arrested yesterday after his bother's children became sick from drinking tainted milk.  20-year-old Aaron Hickman was charged with assault and child endangerment.  Syracuse police say he poured bleach into milk intended for his nephews, ages 1 and 3.

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Among the various ghost stories and urban legends, the story of the bride, the woman in white that haunts a particular roadway is a story that is so common that variations are found in every state and a multitude of countries around the globe.

One such story is that of the Phantom Bride of 13 Curves in Marcellus, just southwest of Syracuse.

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An Upstate New York tradition was a featured story on last weekend's edition of 'CBS Sunday Morning.'  What is the story behind Thousand Islands dressing and why is the name associated with the St. Lawrence River region?

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Multi-Platinum country rocker Jason Aldean s bringing his "My Kinda Party Tour" to the 2012 Great New York State Fair as part of the Grandstand concert series. At least we hope. If you went to get tickets this weekend, well, the previously announced on-sale ticket date of Saturday, May 19 for Jason Aldean at the State Fair Grandstand has been postponed.

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A bank robbery earlier today in Buffalo gave us a fascinating look at what a dye pack looks like after a bank robbery.

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It's a jarring hit-and-run caught on tape by the Buffalo Police Department.  Three pedestrians were struck by a car that veered onto the sidewalk.  We're happy to report that none of the pedestrians are injured.

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On the hunt for cheap cigarettes, a Syracuse man was arrested earlier this week after he refused to pay his cab fare.

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If the Mayans are right then life gets every interesting after December of this year. If you believe in the 2012 Apocalypse theory, what have you done to prepare? We take a look at the pros and cons of bugging out in Upstate New York.

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A portion of Interstate route 81 in Cortland County is closed this evening after a semi truck struck a bridge abutment.

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