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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The Camillus Clean Air Coalition asked a federal judge to stop Honeywell from dumping sediment dredged from Onondaga Lake at Wastebed 13 in Camillus. Arguments in the case were heard in federal court in Syracuse on Friday morning.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Local fundraisers are asking for an extension to raise money for a turf field at Jamesville-DeWitt High School.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Federal officials say they're delaying a policy that would allow passengers to carry small knives, bats and other sports equipment onto airliners.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Camillus Clean Air Coalition filed for the temporary restraining order to stop the dumping of contaminated dredged materials at Wastebed 13

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Dredging at Onondaga Lake is scheduled to begin this week, despite a new independent report released Monday by two scientsits which quantifys past and future exposure to residents in the Camillus area.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A group of about 52 Camillus residents is suing Honeywell International over the dumping of contaminated sludge dredged from Onondaga Lake in their community.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Listen to great music and help the homeless population in Syracuse at the same time this weekend. An event called "A Capella for the Fellas" will be held this Saturday, February 16, at Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University. The show starts at 7pm.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  On the coldest night of the year, members of the Housing and Homeless Coalition of Central New York searched for and counted homeless people in Syracuse Wednesday night.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  New York's Catholic Conference is stepping up its opposition to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal to expand abortion rights under a women's rights package of bills.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner is teaming up with more than 750 mayors from across the country to call on the president to enact what they say are 'common sense' gun control measures.

Saturday, December 08, 2012  The United As One Coalition discussed their unanswered questions concerning the Onondaga County Justice Center with the community on Saturday.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  The crime of shoplifting has added an extra $98 to the average American family's holiday shopping bill.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says New Yorkers face $43 billion in tax increases if Washington can't find a way to avoid the "fiscal cliff."

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Valesky is urging more discussion with Republicans on the "bold new model."

Monday, November 05, 2012  The Healthy Pet Clinic in Syracuse will likely serve its 1000th dog or cat this coming weekend.