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Yesterday at 1:23 PM  Authorities say an Auburn woman suspected of stealing $808,000 from the teachers union she headed lost more than $350,000 at a central New York casino over the last seven years of her life.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Land would be donated in Emerson Park, money from contest would build the park

Monday, June 10, 2013  A St. Lawrence County man is accused of building a wooden cross and setting it on fire while saying a racial slur to a person visiting his neighbor’s home in the Town of Morrisville back in April.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  There were terrifying moments for an Auburn woman who woke up to a man sexually assaulting her.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Auburn Police say they arrested three adults for allegedly using four children under the age of 16 to steal items from a store and a wallet from a vehicle.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  An Auburn man is accused of sexually abusing three children over the past two years.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  An Auburn chiropractor admits he filed a false personal income tax return.

Monday, May 27, 2013  The President gave his annual Memorial Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery today, and in it made special mention of a soldier with Central New York ties who was killed in Afghanistan on May 4.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  Syracuse Police have identified the body they found in a swampy area near Western Lights on Saturday.

Friday, May 24, 2013  It's a tradition every Memorial Day here in Syracuse and every year, thousands come to the Fairgrounds to watch American flags burn. The ceremony is actually a way to honor those who have fought to defend the red white and blue, of the past and present.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Sts. Peter and Paul elementary was to close, will instead be re-organized, re-named for Pope John Paul II

Monday, May 13, 2013  The public will have a chance to pay their respects to a local soldier killed in Afghanistan.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Auburn Police received a call to 14 Frances Street Wednesday Morning. Jessica Gentile, 25, was unresponsive when first responders arrived on the scene.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Auburn Police are investigating what they are calling a "suspicious death."

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Data released by the government on Wednesday is shedding light on the mystery of just how high a hospital bill might go - and whether it's cheaper to get that care across town. There are vast disparities in cost among hospitals in the same area, including Central New York.