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Friday, March 02, 2012  The advocates are being told to ask state lawmakers to do four specific things.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University is hosting a day long symposium titled, "When Games Turn Grim: Can Media Cover Sports Scandals Responsibly?"

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  A pot-bellied actor in a blue bodysuit and white Speedo stars as an anti-hydrofracking superhero in a television commercial released by environmental groups as New York concludes the public comment period on drilling regulations.

Sunday, December 11, 2011  Two New York lawmakers have called for a passenger advocate at airports to immediately act on complaints by passengers over security screenings.

Monday, September 05, 2011  The Shamrock Animal Fund and the CNY Animal Welfare Colaition are teaming up with Cornell University's Veterinary College and volunteer veterinarians in a ground breaking effort to help animals in the most underserved neighborhoods of Syracuse.  The first of three Healthy Pet Clinics this fall is coinciding with the 10th anniversary of 9/11 as these animal advocates reach out to needy families on this day of service.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  Parents who have a stillborn child will be able to get a birth certificate from the state Health Department if they choose, under legislation awaiting the signature of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  Environmental groups are pleased that two of their so-called "Super Bills" passed the Legislature before the session ended over the weekend, but they're disappointed the other three measures on their top priority list failed.

Monday, June 13, 2011  Anti-hunger advocates in New York want to change the name of the food stamps program to help avoid the stigma of receiving the benefit for the poor and working poor