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Thursday, May 02, 2013  The Navy is inaugurating its first squadron with unmanned aircraft, formally adopting drone technology amid debate over its growing use in warfare.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Mayor Miner writes a letter to FAA asking them to reconsider eliminating the overnight shifts for air traffic controllers at Hancock International Airport, citing safety concerns.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The FBI and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating a pilot's report that he spotted a small unmanned aircraft at New York's Kennedy Airport.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Imagine looking up toward the sky one day and realizing that many of the aircraft flying overhead would be unmanned, meaning no pilot.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  A drone might be coming to your front yard. Due to a federal law which was passed last year, drones can now be flown in the frist 400 feet of federal airspace.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  You can take a look at future this Wednesday at SU's's Newhouse School of Public Communications as they demonstrate how unmanned aircraft will change journalism and the news you receive.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  President Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, faced off in the last of three presidential debates on Monday night.

Monday, September 17, 2012  People in parts of northern New York can expect to hear the noise of military aircraft and explosions as Air National Guard units continue practicing live-fire training this weekat the Army's Fort Drum. The training helps prepare Air Force personnel for their close air support missinos that protects soldiers in close combat environments.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  People in parts of northern New York can expect the noise of military aircraft and explosions as Air National Guard units practice close air support bombing runs at the Army's Fort Drum.

Monday, September 10, 2012  The New York Air National Guard's Syracuse-based 174th Fighter Wing has become the 174th Attack Wing.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Visitors to the New York State Fair can get a look at the type of equipment American pilots based near the Syracuse-area fairgrounds are using to fly drone aircraft above the skies of Afghanistan.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  The New York Air National Guard's Syracuse-based fighter wing is changing its name to reflect the unit's switch from flying fighter aircraft to operating remotely piloted drones.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  The Syracuse Orange may not have made it to New Orleans in 2012, but they may get a chance to play on a giant boat next season.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  The San Diego State men's basketball team confirmed on Tuesday night that they will open their season against Syracuse in the Battle on the Midway.

Monday, March 05, 2012  The New York Air National Guard's 174th Fighter Wing is getting a new commander.