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Yesterday at 1:23 PM  Authorities say an Auburn woman suspected of stealing $808,000 from the teachers union she headed lost more than $350,000 at a central New York casino over the last seven years of her life.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  As recently as two years ago, you may have missed the General Ellis Cemetery, one of the oldest in Onondaga County. But when Onondaga Community College decided to move into the old county hospital across the street and turn it into an academic building, new eyes fell upon the forgotten cemetery.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Neighbors in the Bayberry community of Liverpool say teenagers are playing a "game" where they break into cars steal only change, leaving valuable items behind.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Saturday's noon rally outside Capitol building billed as "fight for the future of public education."

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Four OCC employees were honored by the Onondaga County Legislature and the American Heart Association for saving a man's life after he had a heart attack in front of the SRC Arena.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Dozens of veterans and their families enjoyed fishing at Webster Pond with beautiful weather on Tuesday. They were out for the second annual Veterans Fishing Day.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  The New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association honored the work of CNYCentral tonight at an awards dinner in Saratoga Springs.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  County sheriffs have asked to join the federal lawsuit challenging New York's tough new gun restrictions, calling some provisions vague and impossible to enforce fairly.

Friday, May 10, 2013  If you're looking for something to do for Mom for Mother’s Day this weekend, why not bring her to the zoo to witness a bond between a mother monkey and her newborn? A Patas Monkey was born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on April 29th, but we are just now getting our first look. The zoo announced the birth Friday.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association has announced the finalists for the 2012 television and radio news awards. CNY Central is a finalist in two award categories: Best News Special/Documentary and Best Website.

Monday, May 06, 2013  New York's Nassau County is no longer using condoms as evidence in prostitution cases.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Exercise has another benefit: A new study finds that being active may help prevent kidney stones in women.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The president of the Korean War Veterans Association admits he wore combat medals he didn't earn.

Monday, April 29, 2013  There is an effort underway in the Mohawk Valley to honor the victims in last month's shooting spree in Herkimer County.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Authorities in central New York say they're investigating a teachers union claim that its former longtime president stole more than $800,000 from the organization before committing suicide last year.