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Wednesday, June 20, 2012  New York's Senate is voting to prohibit the use of welfare debit cards for use on cigarettes, alcohol, gambling and strip clubs.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Onondaga County Sheriff’s deputies need your help identifying several suspects as they investigate a recent theft.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  A simple swipe on a debit card can be an efficient way of buying goods, but it may not be so cost-efficient any more.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  Some tips to reduce or eliminate the “swipe fee” you are charged when you make a purchase.

Monday, May 16, 2011  Credit Card versus Debit Card for your money's safety

Monday, April 11, 2011  Oswego County Sheriff's deputies say Patricia Stauring stole a prescription pad from a Town of Volney medical facility and gave it to Susan Ladd. The women are also accused of breaking into a van in Minetto.

Friday, March 04, 2011  An Onondaga County woman was arrested this week after police say she stole customers’ belongings from a local gym.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010  Cccording to a new survey, 70% of Americans say they'll be paying with a debit card.  It's all in an attempt to stay within a budget.  Using a debit card can be helpful because money comes directly out of your checking account when you use it.  It's in contrast to the more familiar credit card, where you receive a monthly bill for accrued charges -- often leading to unwanted surprises.

Monday, August 23, 2010  New rules took effect Sunday, providing more protection for consumers against credit card abuses.

Sunday, August 22, 2010  State consumer protection officials are reminding New Yorkers about new federal rules taking effect Sunday designed to offer more protections to users of credit cards.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  Banks will no longer automatically offer consumers overdraft protections.

Monday, August 16, 2010  Starting August 15 all debit cards have new rules – don’t get caught by them.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010  Bank of America customers will soon be unable to spend more than they have in the accounts linked to their debit cards.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010  It could be the beginning of the end of overdrawn accounts linked to debit cards.