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Monday, April 08, 2013  Two men were caught attempting to burglarize a home in Town of Mexico.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Agriculture officials are asking New Yorkers to come up with a theme for this year's state fair.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The exhibit, titled "American Presidents: Life Portraits," features the only complete collection of American presidential oil portraits by one artist, renowned painter and sculptor Chas Fagan.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  A new exhibit is coming to Destiny USA just in time for President's Day.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Residents in Fairmount were told to stay in their homes Thursday afternoon while police were involved in a standoff with a local resident.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  After living on the SU Hill for five decades, Harry Lewis has seen the neighborhood evolve from a place for families into a place for college students. On Sunday morning, two female students were robbed on Ostrom Avenue, with that in mind, Lewis says the change has not been for the better.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The Ithaca Police Departmant and the Tompkins County Sheriff's Department are offering free gun locks to residents of Tompkins County.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Anti-fracking candidates were beaten soundly in the Southern Tier.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  A choking death has led to changes at a central New York nursing home.

Friday, August 31, 2012  26-year-old Derik Churchill of Oneida has been charged with Criminal Contempt and aggravated harrassment although more charges are pending from Madison County Sheriff's deputies and Cazenovia Police.

Friday, August 31, 2012  A lockdown at two Central New York college campuses has been lifted and a suspected gunman is under arrest after a two-county police chase overnight.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Onlookers were treated to a first look at newly hatched baby swans in Manlius on Tuesday morning.

Friday, May 11, 2012  The Manlius swan, Faye, who had her eggs stolen and destroyed last month, is nesting again.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  A Jamesville man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly stealing and smashing swan eggs from the Manlius Swan Pond.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  A federal proposal could help stem a brewing crisis of a physician shortage in upstate New York.