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Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Atlanta-based company confirmed Monday that it would introduce a line of fruit-flavored seltzer waters called "Fruitwater" starting April 1.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Scientists noticed something interesting; these mammals communicate to one another using distinctive whistles.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse opened a new bottle and can redemption center business on Tuesday. It’s called Mission Returns and a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Rescue Mission to help end hunger and homelessness.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Several area supermarkets and stores sold out of bottled water on Monday as neighbors stocked up for Hurricane Sandy.

Friday, July 27, 2012  There were no injuries, but a fire in the heart of Manlius caused quite a spectacle for neighbors Thursday evening, and left an old historic building, The Bottle and Can Return Center, badly charred.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Supersized doughnuts were used as props Friday during a Manhattan ceremony marking the 75th annual National Donut Day.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  New York City plans to ban the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks in an effort to combat obesity.

Monday, May 14, 2012  Baby gates and drawer latches are standard baby-proofing gadgets. But even everyday stuff like baby bottles and pacifiers could pose a danger to children.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  When Syracuse University and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry celebrate graduation in a month, nearly 98,000 plastic bottles will be on display in the Carrier Dome.

Sunday, March 25, 2012  The partially exploded soda bottle found on a trail in Trenton.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  A new report by the New York Times finds an alarming rise in the number of preschoolers in need of dental care.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Daniel Boyden, 24, is facing several charges after robbing a gas station and leading several agencies on a high-speed chase from Auburn to Camillus, according to police.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Authorities have charged two teenagers with tossing an explosive chemical bottle bomb into a crowded senior citizens center in western New York.

Sunday, November 06, 2011  Update: Victim, others identified, driver charged with manslaughter

Friday, October 28, 2011  The Finger Lakes SPCA in Auburn has video showing a man stealing approximately $75 in donated bottles and cans from their donation center.