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Friday, April 20, 2012  An Oswego teen racked up a list of charges after stealing guns, bikes, electronics and other items from four homes and a car in Oswego.

Saturday, March 31, 2012  Shoppers are about to get a yearlong break from the state sales tax on some clothing and footwear bought in New York.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Shoppers are about to get a yearlong break from the state sales tax on some clothing and footwear bought in New York.

Saturday, January 14, 2012  Volunteers and donations welcome on Monday

Monday, December 19, 2011  A Central New York school district, fed up with sexy hip-grinding and pelvic thrusts on the dance floor, has cancelled its annual Snow Ball this winter.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  A Cortland man is accused of choking a corrections officer with a piece of clothing.

Monday, June 06, 2011  Three people are accused of selling counterfeit goods from a Fulton discount store.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  The DeWitt Police need your help identifying people they say stole thousands of dollars worth of polo shirts from the Macy's at Shoppingtown Mall.

Friday, April 01, 2011  New York State is getting rid of the state sales tax on clothing and shoes less than $55. That will save shoppers about 4% on those items.

Friday, March 18, 2011  New York state is bringing back its sales tax exemption on clothes and shoes, but it will be for items costing only half as much as under previous exemption periods.

Thursday, March 17, 2011  The Consumer Price Index shows Americans paid more for food and gas in February, and consumer prices are going up at the fastest pace in nearly two years.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  Clothing prices have been dropping for a decade, but now all that is changing.

Thursday, December 23, 2010  Three men were arrested Wednesday after police say they were involved in a counterfeit clothing ring in Syracuse.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  The Girl Scouts of the USA announced Monday its uniforms will continue to be made in America following a public uproar over reports it was considering bids from overseas manufacturers.

Sunday, October 03, 2010  The 4% sales tax on clothing is back in New York.