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Friday, June 14, 2013  Motorists who take I-690 westbound towards downtown Syracuse can expect major delays for two weeks, beginning this Friday.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The new central passenger screening checkpoint at Syracuse Hancock International Airport opened to the public on Wendesday morning, but not without a few glitches.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  With flight delays mounting, the Senate has passed legislation to end air traffic controller furloughs blamed for inconveniencing large numbers of travelers.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The White House now says it's willing to consider legislation that would give the administration the budget-cutting flexibility to avoid furloughs of air traffic controllers.

Friday, March 08, 2013  The Syracuse Police Department is advising those attending Monster Jam to avoid parking near the Carrier Dome and to expect traffic delays.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says U.S. airports, including Los Angeles International and O'Hare International in Chicago, are already experiencing delays as a result of automatic federal spending cuts.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Automatic federal spending cuts take effect Friday after lawmakers were unable to reach an agreement. President Barack Obama says it may take a couple of weeks or a couple of months to reach a deal to end Washington's battle over spending cuts.

Friday, March 01, 2013  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking at possibly eliminating overnight shifts at the air traffic control tower at Hancock and furloughs for tens of thousands of workers.

Monday, February 25, 2013  If automatic spending cuts go into effect on Friday, your next flight out of Hancock Airport could be delayed.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  As a winter storm bears down on New England, travelers at Syracuse's Hancock Airport were already feeling the storm's affect on their travel plans Thursday night.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Stockbridge Valley Central Schools closed on Thursday due to a power outage.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  US Airways is waiving the change fee for customers who must alter their flights due to severe Christmas weather.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Anticipating the effects of Hurricane Sandy, several Central New York school districts have decided to cancel classes on Tuesday.

Sunday, October 28, 2012  Anticipating the effects of Hurricane Sandy, several Central New York school districts have gone ahead and decided on early dismissal for students Monday

Friday, October 26, 2012  Construction delayed from last week got underway Friday morning after a weeklong delay.