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Friday, March 08, 2013  A former Syracuse Department of Public Works employee was sentenced after giving a teenager a ride in his car, which violated his probation.

Friday, February 08, 2013  The weather has officially started here in Central New York, with travel advisories and slippery conditions all over.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  City DPW crews working to fix pump that feeds area near Nottingham High School.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Syracuse city councilors look at the increasing cost of fixing up its parking garages.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Over the past couple of weeks, thousands of motorists have been forced to avoid 8 traffic hazards on James Street which were created by the Syracuse DPW.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Some residents of the valley section on Syracuse's far south side feel a lack of communication over a construction project caused a waste of taxpayer money.

Friday, April 20, 2012  A Syracuse sanitation worker accused of having oral sex with a 15-year-old boy was indicted by a grand jury Thursday.

Monday, April 09, 2012  The mayor says background checks are done on people who are applying for jobs where they are most likely to come into contact with children.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  Record warm temperatures are really good news for communities facing budget struggles like Syracuse. A lack of snow equals a surplus of cash.

Saturday, February 25, 2012  The snowy weather Syracuse is known for made its return Saturday.  For many, this was one of the first times they needed to pull out the snow shovel this winter.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  The warm, brown winter that has disappointed snow lovers in much of the U.S. has put more green in the pockets of state and local governments that had their budgets busted last year by the high cost of keeping streets and highways clear.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Without much snow, Syracuse's Department of Public Works doesn't have to spend as much money to plow.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  Crews are back on East Fayette Street today to make repairs after last week's water main break.

Thursday, June 09, 2011  Fulton police confirm to CNY Central they arrested Daniel O'Brien on drunk driving charges.

Thursday, June 02, 2011  A sinkhole has opened up at the Taste of Syracuse, but it shouldn't impact your trip to one of the city's biggest festivals.