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Today at 8:27 AM  A senior Cuomo administration official says Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders struck a late night deal to authorize four upstate casinos and to allow votes on 10 separate women's rights bills including an abortion proposal that appeared to have been blocked in the Senate.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Three people face charges after trying to pay with counterfeit bills at an ice cream shop in Cortland County over Memorial Day weekend.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Data released by the government on Wednesday is shedding light on the mystery of just how high a hospital bill might go - and whether it's cheaper to get that care across town. There are vast disparities in cost among hospitals in the same area, including Central New York.

Friday, March 22, 2013  A published report says the Cuomo administration is getting a 12-seat luxury box at the Buffalo Bills' stadium as part of the $130 million deal to renovate the NFL venue.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The Buffalo Bills and Erie County plan to more than double the number of law enforcement officers on duty during game days as part of the team's recently negotiated 10-year, $271 million lease for Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Monday, January 21, 2013  You may start seeing ads that claim they can turn around your credit score in no time, and while it's important to improve your financial health, you want to be careful about believing some of those credit repair promises.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The Buffalo Bills announced in a press release today that Syracuse offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett will be joining Doug Marrone on the staff.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Syracuse University announced Wednesday morning that Scott Shafer will replace Doug Marrone, who was named head coach of the Buffalo Bills on Monday.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A person familiar with the selection process tells The Associated Press that Syracuse will name defensive coordinator Scott Shafer as the Orange's next coach.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Syracuse Athletics has already found a replacement for Doug Marrone according to CBSSports.com, citing a source that says SU defensive coordinator Scott Shafer will get the promotion.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The Buffalo Bills officially announced Monday that they’ve hired Doug Marrone as head coach. Marrone is the team’s 16th head coach in franchise history.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The Buffalo Bills have announced a press conference for Noon today, where it’s expected they’ll officially announce the hiring of Doug Marrone as their new head coach.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  After watching Doug Marrone raise the George Steinbrenner Trophy in Yankee Stadium just eight days ago, SU fans have gone through a roller coaster of emotions.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  Doug Marrone, who just last week led the SU Football Team to a Pinstripe Bowl victory, has been hired by the Buffalo Bills as their new head coach according to both ESPN and NFL.com. Marrone replaces Chan Gailey who was fired following his third straight failed season.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  ESPN, other sports networks reporting deal