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Saturday, November 10, 2012  Saturday night, the Shadow Chasers and the Erie Canal Museum welcomed the public to try their own investigations. They were able to use the latest in ghost hunting technology, but at the same time, were also given informal history lessons about the Erie Canal.

Monday, September 03, 2012  Children as young as 4 years old are being allowed to take drugs for ADHD and other behavioral problems. But some parents would prefer a drug-free alternative.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  A four-day Xbox gaming marathon apparently was too much for one 15-year-old Ohio boy.

Monday, May 21, 2012  In more evidence of a slow, uneven recovery, New York state tax collections were higher than projected so far, but still less than a year ago.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Whether your child is born in January or June could have an impact on whether they're identified as having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. That's according to a new study.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  The rocket arcing up into the northern lights above Alaska was on its way to measure the effects of the celestial phenomenon's effects on global positioning systems.

Thursday, December 22, 2011  When Jason Dudinec suddenly started washing his hands and touching things ritually, his parents knew something wasn't right.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  There's a new eye-opening report about children and ADHD. The study finds millions of kids are taking prescription medication they don't need.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  A former Connecticut student-teacher was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison Thursday.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  State Police say 40-year-old Mark Barker engaged in oral sex with a 15-year-old he met in response to an ad he placed on the website.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  Local school districts are urging drivers to take extra precautions after emails threatening to target school buses filled with children were sent to state lawmakers.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  Oneida County Sheriff's deputies got a call from Yerkie's Trailer Park that a vehicle was driving around in a field behind the park.

Sunday, December 20, 2009  Two suspects believe part of group involved in attack