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Story By Andrea Bullard
Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 at 5:11 p.m.

31.2 million Americans are considered unfit to enlist in the military because of physical or mental issues.

Councilors call for big changes after school audit
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By Jim KenyonYesterday at 5:41 p.m.
Two Syracuse City Councilors are calling for changes in the way the Syracuse School District handles its finances following a controversial audit by the State Comptroller.
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Weekends Best Bets: Nov. 20-22
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By Laura HandThursday, November 19, 2009
Get out and do something fun this weekend!
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Local charities report a growing need for food
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By Alex DunbarWednesday, November 18, 2009
New statistics out from The U.S. Department of Agriculture says nearly 15 percent of American households are going hungry.
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My School: Hamilton High/Middle School
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By Niko TamurianWednesday, November 18, 2009
The seventh graders in the Hamilton Central School District have truly given everyone in Central New York an inspiring story and a great example of how we all should be.
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CNY National Adoptions Day events open to public
By Laura HandSunday, November 15, 2009
Effort to attract more to adopting & fostering
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Fritz's Polka Band founder dies
By Laura HandSunday, November 15, 2009
Fritz Scherz, Senior  was 79 and honored for his innovative style
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Lacona Memory Wreath to fund Clock Tower repair
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By Laura HandSunday, November 15, 2009
Wreath lighting is set for November 29th
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Week Ahead: Nov. 16 - 21
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By Laura HandSunday, November 15, 2009
Here are some of the stories Action News is following for you
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Southside Syracuse Supermarket a step closer
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By Laura HandSunday, November 15, 2009
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SU extends Veteran-friendly programs
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By Laura HandSaturday, November 14, 2009
SU hopes more of its students will be returning vets
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Comptroller's office audits Syracuse School District
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By Jim KenyonThursday, November 12, 2009
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli issued the results of an audit his agency conducted of the Syracuse City School District.
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Colgate community protests school's handling of assaults
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
On Wednesday, hundreds of students, faculty and staff came out to a rally she organized on the main quad of the campus.
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My School: Nottingham High School
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By Niko TamurianWednesday, November 11, 2009
The Nottingham High School drama club is hard at work for its upcoming production of “Stage Door”, which will hit the high school auditorium stage from November 20-22.
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Are schools sitting on budget surpluses?
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By Jim KenyonTuesday, November 10, 2009
As the state proposes a three percent cut in aid to education, are school districts sitting on budget surpluses?
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Baldwinsville girl's road to recovery
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By Brandon RothMonday, November 09, 2009
Every day for Becky Bender is a challenge. The Baldwinsville girl struggles daily to recover from a traumatic brain injury.
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