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Wednesday, October 10, 2012  When a fire breaks out, volunteer firefighters are often the first on the scene, but in recent years the number of volunteers has dropped significantly.

Friday, July 20, 2012  The New York Jets arrive in Cortland, NY for training camp on Thursday, and this year, in addition to the mystique of an NFL team practicing in Central New York, superstar Tim Tebow will be with the team.

Monday, July 16, 2012  It's estimated 1 in every 8 Americans over 65 has Alzheimer’s disease, and that figure is expected to grow as baby boomers age.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Decades ago, the northeast side of Syracuse was among the nicer middle class neighborhoods in the city, but time has taken a terrible toll on the neighborhood, and no one knows that better than Toni Franklyn.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Parents the West Genesee Central School District get another chance tonight to ask questions about a proposal that could move their kids to a different school. School administrators say the district needs to be re-balanced because enrollment has dramatically dropped in some schools.

Friday, January 06, 2012  Parents packed the library at Stonehedge Elementary in Camillus Thursday night. They want to know if their kids will have to switch schools in the years to come.