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Monday, May 13, 2013  New York state's attorney general is asking smartphone makers to do more to protect consumers from violent street crimes known as "Apple picking," or cell phone thefts.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Private researchers who have analyzed federal data on airline performance say passengers are getting grumpier, and it's little wonder.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Tens of thousands of cribs are being recalled because of entrapment and suffocation hazards.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Maggie Wilcox lost her life to eastern equine encephalitis. Better known as triple E, this drove together the Oswego community today. Her family is battling to bring awareness to Triple-E by hosting a benefit today in Maggie's honor.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The cuts could delay a new food safety law that requires the agency to boost inspections and directs farms and food facilities to ensure their food is safe.

Friday, February 22, 2013  After a new fish fraud investigation found 1/3 of fish sold in the U.S. is mislabeled, the owner of Fins and Tails explains what you can look for when buying fish.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  According to a new report released by the Siena Research Institute, consumer confidence in Central New York is higher than it's been in a decade.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The government is warning consumers to inspect Fisher-Price Newborn Rock `N Play Sleepers due to risk of exposure to mold for infants who use them.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Four national retailers have agreed to recall more than 150,000 Nap Nanny baby recliners after at least five infant deaths and dozens of reports of children nearly falling out of the recliners.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Local businesses encourage Syracuse customers to buy their holiday gifts locally.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Wegman's is recalling a brownie mix because of allergic reactions.

Monday, October 22, 2012  The insurance industry is often criticized for the rates charged to insure people and things, but it's really under fire for the way it determines the price of car insurance.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  A warning for parents -- there are dangerous baby products that can cause injuries, even death, and some of them are still on store shelves.

Monday, October 15, 2012  Chances are before you buy something, especially big ticket items, you're going to read reviews from others who've made the same purchase.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Wednesday that GE is recalling about 62,000 Profile Front Load Washers.