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Monday, March 25, 2013  Some residents in Newtown, Conn., say they're outraged at receiving robocalls from the National Rifle Association only three months after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Police say responding officers arrived in the area and saw a man running from the park carrying what appeared to be a long gun.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Smithfield Packing Co. is recalling about 38,000 pounds of pork sausage that may contain small pieces of plastic, likely from gloves.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  In video, Mayor Miner fields phone calls from Sen. Chuck Schumer and State Sen. John DeFrancisco.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  They answered 27,667 calls, compared to 25,000 in 2011

Friday, December 28, 2012  President Barack Obama says "the hour for immediate action is here" on a deal to avert the fiscal cliff.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The Village of Pulaski board will hold public comment in February to discuss eliminating the Village's Police Department.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Manlius based veterinarian, Dr. John Shokoff, is the only vet in Central New York who will make house calls for any kind of appointment.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  A warning for parents -- there are dangerous baby products that can cause injuries, even death, and some of them are still on store shelves.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Jennifer Livingston, a local news anchor in La Crosse, Wisconsin, calls out viewer as a "bully" on the air.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Sens. Charles Schumer of New York and Barbara Boxer of California say five major rental car companies have agreed to stop leasing and selling vehicles under safety recalls.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Sen. Charles Schumer is calling for harsher punishments for telemarketers that violate federal "Do Not Call" rules.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  It looks like more of us are getting calls at home from telemarketers? Complaints are up, especially for those automatic, or what they call "robo" calls. But what about the "do-not-call" list? Are telemarketers ignoring it?

Monday, July 16, 2012  A state Department of Environmental Conservation biologist says calls about problem bears have gone up this month.

Friday, July 13, 2012  The Federal Trade Commission is out with a new website to help you understand why you're receiving unwanted, pre-recorded phone calls and how to put a stop to it.