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Monday, March 04, 2013  Since the passage of the NY SAFE Act, there has been a run on the purchase of ammunition that has emptied the shelves of many of the most popular calibers at most gun shops.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Customers are still willing to pay more for chicken wings, despite a price hike due to decreased chicken productivity over the past year.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Thanksgiving travelers who have yet to rent a car in the Northeast are out of luck: Superstorm Sandy has created a shortage.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  An even-odd gas rationing system is being put in place in New York City and Long Island because of fuel shortages and distribution delays that led to gasoline hoarding.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  A severe shortage of doctors is forcing colleges such as Upstate Medical University to increase its enrollment and graduation rates.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Experts are predicting an unavoidable shortage of bacon and other pork products in the coming year because of this year's drought.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says New York's booming technology industries are threatened by a shortage of qualified engineers.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Trucking companies say there is a shortage of qualified tractor trailer drivers across the U.S.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Some feel the Affordable Care Act upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court will worsen the existing shortage of doctors.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Water shortage leads to state of emergency in Village of Deferiet.

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

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  The lack of chemicals used in organic production has created a challenge for farmers in caring for their animals: Few veterinarians are trained to treat livestock without antibiotics or other modern drugs.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Every year Dr. Mark Nowak checks hundreds of dogs in the Syracuse area for heartworm. It's a parasite that can be very serious.

Saturday, September 17, 2011  Northeastern states are facing a pumpkin shortage after Hurricane Irene destroyed many fields, and farms in upstate New York say they're getting calls from other growers who want to buy their crops.