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Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The animal fund co-founded by CNYCentral news anchor Matt Mulcahy is honoring three dedicated veterinarians at the upcoming Shamrock's Celebration fundraiser.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  State police say three people have been charged with animal cruelty after more than 50 dogs and puppies were seized from a filthy, unheated barn in the Mohawk Valley.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Local women's rights activists discuss significane of the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision which made abortions legal in the U.S.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  The mayor of Ithaca is urging the New York State Legislature to legalize marijuana. In an editorial to the Times Union, Mayor Svante Myrick says he has "directed the Ithaca Police Department to focus on other issues that will more effectively protect the public."

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  The Division of Student Affairs at Syracuse University says disabilities are part of the human tapestry; that's why it's weaving a Disability Cultural Center into facilities offered.

Monday, September 03, 2012  Children as young as 4 years old are being allowed to take drugs for ADHD and other behavioral problems. But some parents would prefer a drug-free alternative.

Friday, August 24, 2012  You've heard the expression "fit as a fiddle."  A new exercise class is a sort of play on those words; it's called Fiddle Fit.

Friday, April 13, 2012  Town officials say a property was condemned in Conquest, where 10 horses were found living in horrendous conditions.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  The parents of an infant are facing charges after the child was found living in hazardous conditions where ten horses turned up abused and neglected in the Cayuga County Town of Conquest.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  Ten horses are discovered in horrid conditions in rural Cayuga County with no evidence of proper care.

Monday, March 26, 2012  The Shamrock Animal Fund is thanking supporters for a highly successful fundraising event.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner has announced her choices for the new Citizen Review Board.

Thursday, July 28, 2011  A pilot who treaded water and swam without a life jacket for 18 hours after his small plane crashed into Lake Huron said a number of boats passed him by but couldn't hear his cries for help.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who in last year's campaign shut the door on a medical marijuana law, now says he's reconsidering.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  Thanks to an infusion of cash into the City of Syracuse's demolition fund due to the deal with Destiny, officials are "recalibrating" their priorities.