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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Jurors in Jodi Arias' trial have found the former waitress should be eligible for the death penalty after they convicted her last week of murdering her lover.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Federal prosecutors may seek the death penalty against the man accused of killing a Liverpool school librarian and raping a 10-year-old girl.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Price Chopper has updated its coupon policy following an investigation by the State Attorney General after complains about misleading customers.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Price Chopper will change the way it advertises and promotes its coupons in New York and pay a $100,000 penalty following a settlement with the state.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  Tuesday was the tax deadline, which means the last day to file or face the possibility of penalties.

Monday, April 16, 2012  Normally, the deadline is April 15th -- but it fell on a Sunday this year.  Monday is a holiday in Washington, D.C., making this year's deadline Tuesday, April 17th.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Police across New York state have issued nearly 119,000 tickets to drivers using handheld devices behind the wheel in the last seven months.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  Federal prosecutors are not planning on pursuing the death penalty against a man accused of killing 20-month-old Rashaad Walker Jr.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Police on the New York State Thruway are running "Operation Hang Up" for four days beginning Monday. The operation will target New York State Thruway drivers using hand-held cell phones illegally for texting or talking while driving.

Saturday, July 30, 2011  The U.S. Attorney's office is pursuing federal charges in the shooting death of local athlete Kihary Blue, and those charges make the shooting a "death penalty eligible crime."

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  State lawmakers are now taking steps to change that making it easier for police to pull over drivers texting. The bill would make texting and driving a primary offense and also tack three points onto your license, if you're caught.

Friday, June 10, 2011  Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to crack down on distracted drivers with a new bill.

Friday, May 13, 2011  The trial of a 21-year-old Syracuse man accused of killing a toddler has been postponed.

Thursday, May 12, 2011  The man prosecutors say shot and killed a toddler could face the death penalty.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  Military prosecutors sent a notice Wednesday indicating they plan to seek the death penalty against the Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly shooting rampage at Fort Hood, a defense attorney said.