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Monday, June 17, 2013  Authorities say they still haven't determined what caused six U.S. border agents to require decontamination and medical attention after inspecting a vehicle at a crossing in northern New York.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Authorities are investigating what made six U.S. border patrol officers to become ill while inspecting a vehicle at a border crossing in northern New York.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The largest RV rally in the country is in Syracuse for the first time ever. The Camping World/Good Sam RV Rally has completely taken over the Fairgrounds, with RV's of all shapes and sizes parked everywhere.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Erie Canal locks E-6 (Waterford) through E-25 (Mays Point) on the Erie Canal and Locks O-1 (Phoenix) through O-8 (Oswego) on the Oswego Canal are closed due to high water levels.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  In light of the David Renz murder case, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer says he supports state Senator Patty Ritchie's proposal to make it a crime to tamper with GPS ankle bracelets.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Authorities believe they've found the body of a cancer patient missing since a small plane crashed last month in upstate New York.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Strengthening the relationships between elected officials, and the neighbors who vote them into office, that's the goal of the governor as he calls upon the Legislature to crack down on public corruption, reform campaign finances, and make voting easier.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  There is a new push in Albany to change more laws in light of the David Renz case. State Senator Patty Ritchie wants to make it a crime to tamper with electronic monitoring devices.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Authorities say they've uncovered the third methamphetamine lab in the Elmira area in a week.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The White House is honoring Sue Considine, the Fayetteville Free Library Executive Director, as one twelve museum and library "Champions of Change."

Monday, June 10, 2013  It does not appear that there is enough support in the New York State Assembly to pass a bill legalizing professional mixed martial arts (MMA) events this year. The New York Daily News is reporting that 35 Assembly Democrats have signed a letter opposing the legalization of MMA that was delivered to Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.

Friday, June 07, 2013  The eastbound I-690 ramp to southbound I-81 will be closed to all traffic beginning Friday, June 7 at 6:00 p.m.

Monday, June 03, 2013  A divided Supreme Court says police can legally take DNA without a warrant from those arrested in hopes of using it to solve old cases.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  The search for a brain cancer patient on board the volunteer medical flight that crashed in the woods in central New York has stretched into a third day.

Monday, May 27, 2013  Waterloo VFW organizes the biker rally, then thanks vets for their service