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Yesterday at 1:00 PM  Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories in its drinks.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Local coffee chain will have four locations in Syracuse.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The potential addition of a food pantry that serves veterans worries some Bagg's Square West businesses that it could hurt their revitalization efforts.

Friday, March 08, 2013  A new study says bees get a shot of caffeine from the nectar of certain flowers, and it perks up their memory.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Cafe Kubal is offering series of coffee classes, including one on "Latte Art," for those who want to give the coffee lover in their life something a little bit different this year.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Starbucks Corp. is rolling out a $1 reusable plastic cup at its cafes starting Thursday.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  7-Eleven has once again entered the presidential campaign. The store is asking its customers to predict the next president by the type of coffee cup one buys.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Researchers at the University of South Florida believe coffee can help lower your risk for developing Alzheimer's.

Friday, April 20, 2012  A car slammed into a coffee shop hitting three customers in Ithaca on Thursday afternoon. Police say the car went off North Cayuga Street, smashing into a group of tables at the Gimme Coffee Store.

Monday, March 26, 2012  State police say a road rage incident on the Thruway in Central New York has resulted in charges against a suburban Albany woman.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  The coffee makers that use K-cup or single use portion packs are more popular than ever. The problem is that the tiny plastic cups can't be recycled, and folks in the landfill business aren't very happy about it.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Home-brewed coffee lovers, take note: More than a million coffee makers are being recalled after dozens of reports of the brewers spraying hot liquid, coffee grounds or tea leaves onto people.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  A former town supervisor is being accused of intentionally damaging the audio equipment of a political rival.

Saturday, December 31, 2011  The New York Thruway Authority plans to offer free coffee and tea to travelers at its rest stops from late Saturday through early Sunday.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  We're giving you an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at a well-known Central New York coffee manufacturer.