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Thursday, April 11, 2013  A Rutgers University lawyer who approved a decision to suspend the men's basketball coach rather than fire him last year has resigned.

Monday, April 08, 2013  A person familiar with the situation tells the Associated Press that the FBI is investigating whether a former employee of the Rutgers basketball program tried to extort the university.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Tim Pernetti has resigned as Rutgers athletic director, two days after the basketball coach he hired was dismissed for abusive behavior during practices - actions that prompted nationwide outrage once a video went public.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Wegmans Food Markets has recalled its house brand of flour because it may contain small, blue polyurethane balls.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  An upstate man's collection of G.I. Joes dating back to the 1960s and `70s is featured in a newly opened exhibit at the New York State Military Museum.

Monday, December 03, 2012  An internationally known sketch artist will paint Jim Boeheim's portrait onto a three-foot tall golf ball.

Saturday, September 29, 2012  West Genesee grad was stationed in Ballston Spa

Friday, December 02, 2011  A Central New York teenager faces prison time after admitting he threw flaming marshmallows at his neighbor's house.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  The woman dribbled six basketballs at once on Wednesday's episode.

Wednesday, July 06, 2011  A 38-year-old Saratoga County man has been sent to jail for a year for crushing a tiny puppy after it wet the carpet.

Saturday, March 26, 2011  A dozen chefs looking for bragging rights for the best

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  Nestle Prepared Foods Co. is recalling some packages of its Lean Cuisine Simple Favorites Spaghetti with Meatballs entrees.

Friday, February 04, 2011  Three teenagers have been charged with criminal possession of a weapon - frozen snowballs that authorities say they hurled at a New York City mail carrier.

Monday, November 24, 2008  Troopers with a dog followed four snowball throwers from the Thruway to a nearby mobile home park in Central New York and now the four are headed to court.