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Mob hitman turned N.J. councilman will stay jailed awaiting loansharking trial
Judge Imre Karaszegi Jr. ruled that John Alite be detained pending trial, citing “escalating dangerous behavior.”
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9mThe pros and cons of the Cavs drafting Meleek Thomas: Why Cleveland made the bet anyway — Ethan Sands
The Cavs needed frontcourt depth, yet they used the No. 34 pick on another undersized guard. So why was Meleek Thomas the right choice? Here are the pros and cons of Cleveland's newest draft pick, from the concerns about size and roster fit to the upside that convinced the Cavs they had found one of the draft's best values.
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2mPistons trade Upstate NY native during NBA draft to clear cap space
The Rochester native had been the Pistons' longest-tenured player.
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7mIt’s time for the Trail Blazers to be active participants in their own salvation -- Bill Oram
Tom Dundon's appearance at the Portland Metro Chamber's annual meeting created more questions than it answered.
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2mOhio woman sues son over lottery winnings
The woman claims her son made unauthorized withdrawals from her checking account to buy lottery tickets before winning a large payout.
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1mTwo people shot at house on Lincoln Avenue in Syracuse, 911 dispatchers say
The shooting was reported around 9:13 p.m. Wednesday night.