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Today at 9:24 AM  Authorities say a body has been found inside a burning barn after an armed confrontation with police in western New York.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  A federal report shows New York's economy grew at a slower pace than the national rate in 2012, ranking 37th among all states.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The New York pension fund for state and local government workers has topped $160 billion after reporting a 10.4 percent return on investment for its last fiscal year

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Graduation day is an emotional one for students filled with smiles, happiness and relief. Thousands of students from both Syracuse University and SUNY ESF received their degrees today in a dual ceremony.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Syracuse University is preparing for this weekend’s graduation ceremonies, including extra security measures.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A Utica man is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and threatening to kill her.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Next season will be Syracuse's debut in the ACC. Today, Syracuse learned who they will be facing at home and on the road this year.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Cortland County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Cortland man after he allegedly choked his girlfriend and stopped her from getting help.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Students at MPH take part in the Mentors In Violence Prevention program.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A Utica man was arrested after he was accused of punching his wife in the head, a violation of an order of protection.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event raises money and awareness about the efforts to stop domestic and sexual violence.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The 2013 White Ribbon campaign kicked off Tuesday morning with a breakfast at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool. CNY Central's CBS-5 News anchor and managing editor Michael Benny and NBC-3 News anchor and managing editor Matt Mulcahy are joined by NewsChannel 9 anchor Dan Cummings as honorary co-chairs of the 2013 White Ribbon Campaign.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Pop star Ke$ha will headline Syracuse University’s Block Party on April 26 at the Carrier Dome.

Monday, March 25, 2013  A Parish man was arrested Saturday following a domestic incident that happened on March 13.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  All Utica schools were lockdown Friday afternoon and all after-school activities were cancelled.