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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Strengthening the relationships between elected officials, and the neighbors who vote them into office, that's the goal of the governor as he calls upon the Legislature to crack down on public corruption, reform campaign finances, and make voting easier.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The tourism industry in New York State will get $60-million to help encourage more people to visit.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Students at MPH take part in the Mentors In Violence Prevention program.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The 2013 White Ribbon campaign kicked off Tuesday morning with a breakfast at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool. CNY Central's CBS-5 News anchor and managing editor Michael Benny and NBC-3 News anchor and managing editor Matt Mulcahy are joined by NewsChannel 9 anchor Dan Cummings as honorary co-chairs of the 2013 White Ribbon Campaign.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A Syracuse native’s political firm won an award for its work creating a direct mail political advertisement for President Barack Obama’s reelection campaign.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Citizens Campaign for the Environment found that of the 59 facilities it reviewed, 51 percent reported flushing medications down the toilet.

Friday, March 01, 2013  As we honor Women's History Month, you will likely hear a lot this month about women who have had an impact on our community.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Student run campaign, "Be Wise" is generating alcohol poisoning awareness on Syracuse University campus.

Friday, February 01, 2013  You may have noticed many people wearing red today. It's in an effort to promote heart health awareness.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  As Heart Month kicks off in February, expect to hear a lot about heart disease and how to prevent it.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Joe Biden appears to be keeping his options open for 2016.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Vera House announces Michael Benny, Matt Mulcahy & Dan Cummings as Honorary Chairs for 2013 White Ribbon Campaign.

Monday, January 14, 2013  A nutritionist, a P.R. firm, and people in Central New York react to Coca Cola's new ad campaign which directly addresses obesity.

Monday, November 19, 2012  State Police conducting Operation Hang Up during Thanksgiving week to crack down on distracted driving.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Matt's Memo: Matt Mulcahy blogs about the Election Night victory of Dan Maffei over Ann Marie Buerkle.  President Obama's strength in this Upstate New York county returned the democrat back to congress.