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Friday, May 10, 2013  Roger Corman's campy B movies, children's shows like "Sesame Street" and "Inspector Gadget," and inspirational monologues by celebrities - these are among the 30 channels that will require a paid monthly subscription on YouTube coming soon.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Onondaga County lawmakers approved spending more than $6 million on Tuesday in connection with a big cost overrun at a sewage treatment plant.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Getting tattooed with the company logo is all the rage at one New York City brokerage firm.  The reward? A 15 percent pay raise.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  More than one hundred taxpayers crowded into the Holiday Inn in the Town of Salina to hear what might be in store for interstate 81. Five separate options are being considered.

Friday, April 26, 2013  We've all been in a crowded restaurant waiting for the bill. When it finally arrives we can't wait to pay it and leave, but sometimes service isn't as quick as we'd like.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The former Chittenango Chief of Police has agreed to pay $15,000 restitution after admitting he cheated on time sheets while also working for the sheriff's department and at his funeral business.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Taxpayers in the Marcellus School District could see a 2.9 percent property tax levy increase if next year's budget is approved.

Monday, April 22, 2013  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, under pressure from local government officials, says he will join their discussion to address the fiscal crisis facing cities, counties and their taxpayers.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Wanderer's Rest Humane Association, in Canastota, offers discounts to income-qualified dog and cat owners

Friday, April 05, 2013  The Mayor of the Village of Skaneateles has voluntarily cut his own pay because he thinks the office of the Mayor is paid too much.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Four soldiers from Fort Drum in northern New York will be heading south soon but they're not headed to spring break in Florida. Instead they'll spend more than two days being pushed to the limits of their physical and mental endurance.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  More newspaper websites are putting up a paywall, charging for access to online news content.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Costco almost a done deal, restaurants and theater all set for opening within a year

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The tentative deal for a New York state budget will include expansion of pre-kindergarten in low-income schools, funding to extend the school day and year, and merit pay for top teachers.