traffic

Auto accident frequency creeps upward
By Rebecca Kheel
March 8, 2012 - 2:11pm
Syracuse University public safety officials say being more aware is the best way to curb traffic accidents on campus.

With almost 50 traffic accidents on campus so far this school year, public safety officials at the university and in the city are looking for ways to ensure driver and pedestrian safety in the Syracuse University area. 

Onondaga County police announce plan to catch dangerous drivers
By Emily Dunckle
February 24, 2011 - 11:55am
Police to enforce laws on every road in county.

Dangerous drivers who take backroads to avoid police officers might not be "safe" anymore, according to The Post-Standard. 

The Onondaga County Traffic Safety Advisory Board announced a campaign that strictly enforces safe driving laws -- and not just on roads police have normally concentrated on.

Engineers hired to demolish building
By Jaime Bellemare
March 4, 2010 - 6:57pm
Plus, Congress takes steps to initiate job creation and Syracuse's Greg Paulus takes on the NFL

The building that has been keeping Interstate 81 closed for the past six days will finally be demolished.

Rio de Janeiro wins bid to host 2016 Summer Olympic games
By Christopher Hein
October 2, 2009 - 3:33pm
Rio de Janeiro beat out Chicago, Tokyo, and even Chicago to win the bid for the 2016 summer games. Chicago was eliminated in the first round of voting.

For the first time ever, South America will host its first ever Olympic games.  This afternoon, Rio de Janeiro was announced as the hosting site for the 2016 Summer Olympics. 


According to Espn.com, nearly 50,000 people erupted in a celebration after Rio was announced the winner. 


There were three rounds of voting that took place to decide the winner.  Surprisingly, Chicago was eliminated in the first round leaving Madrid, Tokyo, and Rio in the race for...