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Thursday, June 13, 2013  Officials at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Syracuse are set to unveil the facility's new $90 million addition.

Friday, June 07, 2013  A government watchdog says the State University of New York Cortland failed to properly investigate academic status and conflict of interest allegations involving two instructors.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The Army says the coordinator of a sexual assault prevention program at Fort Hood, Texas, is under investigation for "abusive sexual contact" and other alleged misconduct. He has been suspended from all duties.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Investigators with the New York State Health Department are looking into allegations against Rural Metro Medical Services in Syracuse.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Two area schools are teaming up again, but this time to offer a new doctoral program in leadership in Central New York.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  President Barack Obama's proposed 2014 budget calls for keeping a wide-ranging Great Lakes cleanup program

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  New York state has set aside $3 million to provide air conditioners to people with heat-related health problems.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  It's music appreciation week at Christian Brothers Academy in Dewitt this week. Teachers say it's important to showcase the musical talents of students so that they appreciate music, and see the integral role it can play in education.

Monday, March 11, 2013  State officials have slated two public meetings to discuss the "State of the Finger Lakes."

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The House has approved legislation to prevent a government shutdown at the end of the month and give the Pentagon some relief from a cash crunch that's harming military readiness.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the federal budget fight forcing temporary across-the-board spending cuts will affect New Yorkers including students and seniors.

Monday, February 25, 2013  The Liverpool School District unveiled its 2013-2014 budget proposal on Monday night.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Pilot program starts April 1st, Syracuse Schools will participate

Monday, February 18, 2013  Senator Charles Schumer was at the Port of Oswego on Monday, supporting upgrades to port railroad tracks, cargo handling equpment and harbor dredging

Monday, February 18, 2013  A new study has found teaching parents to switch channels from violent shows to educational TV can improve preschoolers' behavior, even without getting them to watch less.