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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  President Barack Obama says the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, Steven Miller, has submitted his resignation in the aftermath of an investigation that found the agency improperly targeted conservative groups.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Town of Onondaga council members unanimously voted to ban hydrofracking.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Farmers in both New York and Pennsylvania remain strongly divided on the issue of hydrofracking, a controversial process of drilling for natural gas.

Monday, October 22, 2012  Cyclists in Central New York discussed Lance Armstrong's legacy after he was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles.

Monday, October 15, 2012  Nearly 50 people came out to Onondaga Town Hall on Monday night to express concerns about possibly allowing hydrofracking within the community.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  Syracuse University is looking to build a new complex on University Avenue to house a bookstore, fitness center, and retail space. The school is first asking Syracuse's Common Council to approve a controversial 30-year tax exemption on the bookstore and fitness center.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  The chairman of a public housing agency in upstate New York has been ousted after months of controversy over an executive's salary and bedbug infestations at an apartment building.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  As the Skaneateles Central School District continues its court battle over its controversial football season, district leaders have released 16 pages of documents related to the investigation into the alleged illegal recruiting scandal.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  A town clerk in the Finger Lakes who refuses to personally issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples because of her religious beliefs has won her re-election race.

Monday, November 07, 2011  Turn out is expected to be historically low Tuesday. Onondaga County Election Commissioners predict only 30 percent of registered voters will head to the polls.

Monday, November 07, 2011  Four local candidates entwined in a political controversy have decided to return money to the State Democratic Committee. It comes as Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner apologizes.

Saturday, November 05, 2011  While Herkimer was celebrating a Section III Championship with a 28-14 win over Utica Notre Dame on Saturday at the Carrier Dome, members of the Skaneateles football team were sitting the stands after watching a game they had longed to play in.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Toledo fans asked Syracuse University to forfeit Saturday's football win after officials found the referees incorrectly awarded an extra point kick to SU.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  The upcoming season of "Dancing With the Stars" hasn't even started yet, and there's already controversy spinning in cyberworld.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  A New York vintner has produced a 9/11 memorial wine that's been approved by the Sept. 11 memorial board. But critics say the wine's in poor taste.