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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A realistic replica grenade was located by security officials at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport on Tuesday morning.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Syracuse University is preparing for this weekend’s graduation ceremonies, including extra security measures.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Five young kittens are recovering after being found in a tied up plastic bag on a rural road in Madison County.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Syracuse University increases security at Mayfest in wake of Boston Marathon bombings.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The potential addition of a food pantry that serves veterans worries some Bagg's Square West businesses that it could hurt their revitalization efforts.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Toyota, Honda and Nissan are recalling more than 2 million vehicles globally for an identical problem with air bags on the passenger side whose inflator may burst, sending plastic pieces flying.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  A dead pit bull was found in a garbage bag on Onondaga Creek Boulevard across from Syracuse's Southside Academy Charter School on Wednesday

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The City of Ithaca is preparing to switch to a new four-day trash collection schedule.

Friday, March 08, 2013  A 44-year-old man has been found guilty of using rope and plastic bags to asphyxiate his wife in a shed on their Central New York property.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Price Chopper is recalling several bakery items containing raisins.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Onondaga County Emergency Management says they are filling sandbags at the County Department of Transportation depot in Jamesville.

Sunday, October 28, 2012  The South Utica area near Roosevelt Drive has seen heavy floods in the past, as just last year, Hurricane Irene, wreaked havoc, causing massive flooding and even some damage to homes in the neighborhood.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  The Town of Clay has condemned a trailer at Casual Estates which neighbors say has become a menace and potential health hazard.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Government officials are warning car owners whose airbags have been replaced in the past three years.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  A sold out crowd took part in the American Heart Association's Handbags Helping Hearts event Thursday night. A crowd of nearly 300 women packed the Stickley Audi & Company's Fayetteville Towne Center showroom to bid on handbags filled with goodies like gift cards, wine and chocolate in a silent auction.