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Saturday, January 26, 2013  About 150 people braved 30 degree water temperatures on Seneca River to take part in the Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, a big part of the Baldwinsville Big Chill Weekend.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Baldwinsville's 6th Annual Big Chill Weekend promises big thrills for Central New Yorkers and proceeds benefit area charities.  For many, the highlight is the Polar Bear Plunge. Safety and warmth are top priorities.

Saturday, June 16, 2012  Bryona Wiler's story started back in March when her flight to Pittsburgh for a potentially life saving doctor's appointment fell through. But, Patient Airlife Services, a Long Island Company, came through and provided a flight for Bryona so she could talk to doctors about getting on the list for a lung transplant.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  We're following up with 12-year-old Bryona Wiler, after she received a flight to Pittsburgh for a potentially life saving doctor appointment.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Update: A flight has been found to take Bryona Wiler to Pittsburgh.  Patient Airlift Services, a company based in Long Island, NY, was able to secure a flight for Wiler.

Friday, March 09, 2012  A new medication was recently approved by the FDA that offers hope to some cystic fibrosis sufferers.

Sunday, January 15, 2012  Polar Bear Plunge, food sampling and more

Sunday, August 15, 2010  A boy from Chittenango is living out his wish this week, with help from Central New York's Make -A-Wish Foundation and Syracuse University.

Monday, February 22, 2010  A 19 year old cystic fibrosis patient who came down with swine flu in November has lodged a complaint against Upstate University Hospital about his treatment.

Saturday, January 24, 2009