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Thursday, February 28, 2013  Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc, announces it intention to buy WSTM-NBC3 and WSTQ-CW6 in Syracuse and sell WSYT-FOX68 in Syracuse

Monday, February 25, 2013  A Dundee man was arrested for allegedly having sexual contact with a farm animal on private property in Yates County on Saturday.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  A new study looks at social media's impact on voter turnout, and many young people in our area are using Facebook and Twitter to follow the 2012 presidential election.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Hundreds gathered Wednesday night for a prayer vigil in support of Easton Friedel, an infant from Weedsport born with a rare genetic skin disorder.

Monday, September 10, 2012  The Syracuse Common Council approved a tax deal for the Tops supermarket replacing the now-closed Pond Street Wegmans store.

Monday, September 10, 2012  The Syracuse Common Council voted Monday afternoon to reject a bond ordinance for the city to purchase new electronic parking meters.

Saturday, September 08, 2012  Heavy rains and high winds are leaving some with much to clean up following both severe thunderstorm and tornado watches on Saturday.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Oswego County is preparing to do aerial spraying to combat the spread of West Nile virus and EEE.

Friday, August 31, 2012  On Friday night, the Phoenix Firebirds played their first game of the season since the death of 16-year-old lineman Ridge Barden last October.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Hurricane Isaac has made landfall in southeast Louisiana with winds near 80 mph.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  The Post-Standard and Syracuse.com are joining together to form a new digital company called Syracuse Media Group that is scheduled to launch in January, 2013.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Senator Schumer is taking action against phthalates, a toxic chemical linked to long-term health complications, in school supplies.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  It's a hot weekend, but the temperature isn't keeping people away from the New York State Fair.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Dozens of protesters came to the opening day of the State Fair to speak out against hydrofracking as Governor Cuomo attended the fair's annual kick-off.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  The Cicero Police are reminding residents to lock all doors, cars and lower-level windows after a string of recent burglaries in the town's Johns Landing neighborhood.