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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.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Mayor Stephanie Miner has negotiated a service agreement with Crouse Hospital.

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.

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.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  The City of Syracuse is working to help drivers get through traffic more easily.

Friday, May 06, 2011  Syracuse DPW crews tell CNY Central the sinkhole is the result of a sewer line collapse.

Wednesday, March 09, 2011  A Poolville family is in a jam, literally, as flood water threatens their home and property.

Monday, March 07, 2011  "We did lose control" says DPW Commissioner.  AAA, shovelers also struggle

Thursday, February 17, 2011  The DPW says potholes won't be permanently filled in until spring.

Tuesday, December 07, 2010  For the Syracuse Department of Public Works, and DPW's across Central New York, the latest winter storm poses a challenge.

Friday, October 01, 2010  DPW crews are struggling to keep wet leaves off the top of basins so water can get into the storm drains.