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Today at 1:56 PM  Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders say they have a deal to authorize four upstate New York casinos that would drive jobs and tourism to the long economically distressed area.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A Port Crane teen was arrested after an apparent end of the year prank at Chenango Forks High School.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Two Cortlandville business owners are accused of running their driving businesses without securing workers' compensation insurance.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Six Central New York churches are coming together to launch a joint relief effort for the victims of Moore, Oklahoma and the nearby areas that were so devastated by the tornado on May 20.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Three fraternities at Binghamton University have been suspended and three others have been given warnings or placed on disciplinary probation for hazing.

Friday, April 12, 2013  If you or a loved one was a SUNY student between Fall 2007 and Spring 2011, you may qualify for a tuition refund.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Large turnout for a job fair at the State Fairgrounds, sponsored by the New York State Department of Labor.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A 39-year-old upstate New York man has been charged with second-degree murder in the killing of his estranged wife and another man.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Federal authorities have released a list of New York airports where control towers may be closed or lose overnight operations because of automatic federal budget cuts.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Officials say local, state and federal law enforcement agencies were involved in the investigation into meth production at the home in the Tioga County town of Newark Valley, 10 miles northwest of Binghamton.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A Binghamton woman has been sentenced to from 25 years to life in prison for beating her 2-year-old son to death in 2010.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Officials say a man trying to make methamphetamine started a blaze in an upstate New York apartment building that drove more than 40 people out of their homes.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  The Central New York Boat Show is celebrating more than 40 years of bringing together families and boating enthusiasts.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Listen to great music and help the homeless population in Syracuse at the same time this weekend. An event called "A Capella for the Fellas" will be held this Saturday, February 16, at Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University. The show starts at 7pm.

Saturday, February 09, 2013  A landowners' coalition says it's laying the groundwork for a lawsuit against New York State if regulators miss a Feb. 27 deadline to complete rules for shale gas development.