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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.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A realistic replica grenade was located by security officials at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport on Tuesday morning.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner announced Tuesday that the new central passenger screening checkpoint at Syracuse Hancock International Airport will to open to the public on Wednesday. The renovations began in August of 2011.

Monday, May 13, 2013  New York state's attorney general is asking smartphone makers to do more to protect consumers from violent street crimes known as "Apple picking," or cell phone thefts.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Syracuse University is preparing for this weekend’s graduation ceremonies, including extra security measures.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Sunday's Mountain Goat Run will have added security after the Boston Marathon bombings, and is also drawing more business to the Syracuse area.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Customs officials are being ordered "effective immediately" to verify that every foreign student arriving in the U.S. has a valid student visa.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Syracuse University increases security at Mayfest in wake of Boston Marathon bombings.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Federal officials say they're delaying a policy that would allow passengers to carry small knives, bats and other sports equipment onto airliners.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Police in Canada say two men have been arrested and charged with plotting a terrorist attack against a Canadian passenger train.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The next time you look up, something may be watching you. More security cameras will soon pop up throughout Syracuse.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings on Monday, sports venues throughout the city of Syracuse are taking a closer look at security procedures. This is to reassure their fans they are safe at these public and fun games.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The security team for the Utica Boilermaker is already considering changes to its security plan for the upcoming race on July 14th following the bombings at the Boston Marathon on Monday.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Security screening for visitors to the Statue of Liberty will be held on Ellis Island when the site reopens this summer after being closed since Superstorm Sandy.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  An influx of false alarms in Syracuse has prompted the city to rethink security alarm systems. Now the city is considering a proposal that would charge $50 annually to any business or individual that uses a security alarm system. Thursday morning, business owners brought their concerns before councilors.