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Accidental Ticket Purchase Wins Lottery

By: 
Samantha Dimascio

A SINGLE MOTHER OF FOUR SONS ACCIDENTALLY PURCHASED AN EXTRA LOTTERY TICKET. ANOTHER DOLLAR DOWN THE DRAIN? NOPE.

THUAN LE SAYS SHE NORMALLY BUYS 4 DOLLARS WORTH OF POWERBALL TICKETS AND ONE 1 DOLLAR SUPERLOTTO PLUS TICKET.

THIS TIME, LE ACCIDENTALLY PUT AN EXTRA BUCK INTO THE SELF-SERVICE MACHINE, PURCHASING AN ADDITIONAL TICKET.

IT WAS—NO DOUBT—THE SMARTEST MISTAKE SHE EVER MADE. LE PLANS TO USE HER NEW LUCKY LUMP SUM OF 14 MILLION DOLLARS TO BUY A HOME, TRAVEL AND VISIT RELATIVES IN VIETNAM.

Unexpected Baby Delivery at Sam's Club

By: 
Patrick Cavlin

Most of us go to the grocery store for...well...groceries.  However, one man and his wife ended up leaving with some priceless cargo.  Fritz and Josephine Rosales were on their way to the hospital to deliver the 5th edition to their family when they realized that they would fall short of their destination.  Thinking fast, Fritz Rosales turned into a Sam's Club parking lot, dialed 911, and delivered the couples new baby boy himself.  The couple said at first the newborn, named Alexander, wasn't breathing, but started crying shortly after.

Urban Outfitters Under Fire in Drug Controversy

By: 
Samantha Dimascio

POPULAR RETAILER URBAN OUTFITTERS IS UNDER FIRE. THEY WERE RECENTLY SELLING A LINE OF PRODUCTS THAT SOME SAY GLAMORIZES PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE.

THE STORE IS ALSO SELLING SHOT GLASSES THAT RESEMBLE PILL BOTTLES AND "SYRINGE SHOT SHOOTERS." 

URBAN OUTFITTERS APPEALS LARGELY TO TWEENS, A GROUP THAT COULD BE INFLUENCED BY THE PRODUCTS. WHEN QUESTIONED - EXECUTIVES CHOSE NOT TO COMMENT ON THE SITUATION.

Superhero Governor Chris Christie Saves Children

By: 
Patrick Cavlin

New Jersey governor Chris Christie making headlines again....THIS TIME.. as a superhero group of New Jersey schoolchildren.  The villain?  A spider, that crawled on to a desk in the classroom that Christie and the children were in during a recent visit to an elementary school.  After the children spotted the 8-legged monster, Christie sprang into action, delivering a swfit stroke of American justice, killing the spider instantly.  Not everyone is breathing the same sigh of relief though...

All SUNYAC Awards

By: 
Brian Tosti

WITH ALL BUT THE BASEBALL SEASON (WHICH ENDS TOMORROW) OVER ON THE LAKER CAMPUS---AWARDS FOR SPRING SPORTS ARE STARTING TO BE GIVEN AROUND THE SUNYAC. TODAY IN WOMENS LACROSSE---GOALTENDER NIKKI GRECKO RECIEVED SUNYAC FIRST TEAM HONORS. THE TEAM FINISHED THE SEASON WITH AN EIGHT AND EIGHT RECORD AND WENT 500 IN THE SUNYAC.

Delaware to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

By: 
Samantha Dimascio

 DELAWARE WILL NOW BECOME THE 11TH STATE TO ALLOW SAME-SEX MARRIAGES.

A DIVIDED STATE SENATE GAVE FINAL LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL YESTERDAY TO THE BILL AFTER ABOUT THREE HOURS OF DEBATE. THE BILL DOES NOT GIVE SAME-SEX COUPLES ANY MORE RIGHTS OR BENEFITS UNDER DELAWARE LAW THAN THEY CURRENTLY HAVE WITH CIVIL UNIONS. 

THE BILL WILL BE SENT TO DEMOCRATIC GOVERNOR JACK MARKELL, WHO HAS PROMISED TO SIGN IT.

Aurora Batman Killer Claims to be Insane

By: 
Patrick Cavlin

Lawyers for the man accused of killing 12 people and injuring 70 in the Colorado movie theater massacre last year say he wants to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity.  James Holmes currently faces more than 160 counts of murder and attempted murder.  Attorneys for Holmes said in a court filing Tuesday they plan to formally ask for the change of plea at a May 13 hearing.  Holmes' attorneys have said in court hearings and written in court documents that Holmes is mentally ill.

NY Bars to Begin Closing Earlier

By: 
Samantha Dimascio

LAWMAKERS IN NORTHERN NEW YORK COUNTY HAVE APPROVED A MEASURE REQUIRING BARS TO CLOSE AN HOUR EARLIER.

THE LAKE PLACID AREA LEGISLATURES VOTED MONDAY TO CHANGE THE LEGAL CLOSING TIME FROM 4 A.M. TO 3 A.M. THE MEASURE WILL NOW GO TO THE STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY FOR FINAL APPROVAL.

NYS Senator Sampson Pleads Not Guilty

By: 
Patrick Cavlin

Turning to state news now, a prominent New York state senator pleaded not guilty  Monday to embezzlement and other charges alleging he brazenly tried to sabotage a federal fraud investigation of his law practice. Federal officals have accused NYS Senator John Sampson of seeking inside information from an employee of the Brooklyn U.S. attorney's office.

Oswego Torchlight Ceremony

By: 
Samantha Dimascio

THE ANNUAL TORCHLIGHT CEREMONY WILL BE HELD ON THE EVE OF THIS YEAR'S MAY COMMENCEMENT. ON FRIDAY MAY 17TH ALUMNI WILL CELEBRATE THE PASSING OF THE TORCH OF LEARNING FROM FACULTY AND STAFF TO THE NEWEST CLASS OF GRADUATES. FACULTY AND STAFF WILL LEAD STUDENTS AND ALUMNI REPRESENTING VARIOUS PAST CLASS YEARS IN A PROCESSION TO MARK THE SENIORS’ LAST NIGHT AS UNDERGRADUATES. THE CEREMONY WILL BE HELD IN THE NORTH LAWN OF THE CAMPUS CENTER AT 9PM.

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