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Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Syracuse councilors will hold a future public hearing on a proposal to force employers to do away with criminal history questions on job applications.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  If you are looking for a date instantly, there might be an answer for you. Tinder is an iPhone app which allows you to view pictures of people you might be interested in.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Young, high-tech company, where the average employee age is 28, is growing in Downtown Syracuse.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  The 10th Mountain Division is unveiling the Army's newest communications equipment at the unit's northern New York home.

Monday, September 17, 2012  New York's state parks department has launched a smartphone application designed to help people get information about recreation sites and events.

Monday, April 09, 2012  A new app for iPhone and Android smartphones allows birders to instantly report sightings to eBird, a worldwide citizen science program run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Audubon.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  To be eligible to vote in the 2012 New York Republican Party primary election, voter applications must be post marked by Friday, March 30.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Sen. Charles Schumer is calling on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate reports that some smart phone applications can be used to steal private photos and contacts without the user's consent.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Looking for a promising career in a lousy economy? A new study suggests you're apt to find it in the apps built for smartphones, computer tablets and Facebook's online social network.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  The federal government has rejected a land claim application from the Cayuga Indian Nation.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Defense attorneys say they are fine with releasing certain documents, but prosecutors say no.

Friday, September 30, 2011  New York eliminated eye exams from the driver’s license renewal process, but Gov Cuomo put the breaks on.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  New York is dropping its requirement for vision tests to make it easier for drivers to renew licenses online or by mail.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  After several years of recession-driven enrollment gains, applications to law schools nationwide are down nearly 10 percent this year.

Thursday, August 11, 2011  A local pediatrician reacts to a CNY Central exclusive surrounding the use of a sexual maturity scale for some students to qualify for participation in high school sports.