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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is said to be assuring lawmakers that 149 small airport towers will remain open.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  There's a new push to save two airport control towers in Central New York, which are currently set to close on June 15th.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Senator Chuck Schumer announced Tuesday that Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Sensors in Owego has received a Navy contract award totaling over $13,516,318. The contract will extend a previous contract data and software systems upgrades of MH-60R helicopters.

Monday, March 18, 2013  At a press conference in front of the vacant Hotel Syracuse, Senator Schumer lends his support for a New Market Tax Credit program which would bring $10 Million in tax credits to revitalize the historic landmark.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Senator Chuck Schumer announced Monday that, at his public urging, two private loan companies have agreed to forgive the student loan debt of the late Andrew Prior.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Senator Schumer demands private loan companies that are forcing parents of Syracuse native, tragically killed by a drunk driver, to pay student loan debt.

Friday, January 11, 2013  While Greek Peak's ski season is booming this winter, things weren't so good for the Cortland County resort last year after it filed for bankruptcy.

Monday, January 07, 2013  26 small businesses so far have lost thousands in fraudulent phone bills

Monday, October 01, 2012  The owners of the ShoppingTown Mall in Dewitt say they are now committed to talking with the town, Onondaga County Officials and local stakeholders about the long-term future of the mall on Erie Boulevard.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  U.S. Senator Charles Schumer says New York's booming technology industries are threatened by a shortage of qualified engineers.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Senator Chuck Schumer was at Shoppingtown Mall in DeWitt Thursday afternoon urging LNR Property, which owns the mall, to work with the town to create a redevelopment plan.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Senator to demand Florida owner of Shoppingtown Mall break silence and reveal a plan.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Senator Schumer is taking action against phthalates, a toxic chemical linked to long-term health complications, in school supplies.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  State and federal lawmakers are speaking out against the dangers of bath salts, and some are working to strengthen laws that are currently on the books.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Firefighters in Camillus say their department has been reinstated as a not-for-profit agency, and now they can buy the life-saving equipment they need.