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Friday, April 26, 2013  We've all been in a crowded restaurant waiting for the bill. When it finally arrives we can't wait to pay it and leave, but sometimes service isn't as quick as we'd like.

Friday, April 12, 2013  If you or a loved one was a SUNY student between Fall 2007 and Spring 2011, you may qualify for a tuition refund.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Large turnout for a job fair at the State Fairgrounds, sponsored by the New York State Department of Labor.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The man who's considered America's first novelist and the author of "Where the Wild Things Are" will be inducted into the New York State Writers Hall of Fame.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Albany County District Attorney P. David Soares says Eric Green of Brooklyn also faces charges of assault, aggravated assault on a police officer and robbery.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The man who is suspected of attacking a New York State Trooper with a knife at the Empire State Plaza in Albany is in police custody.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Albany Police are looking for a a person who stabbed a state trooper in the neck at the Empire State Plaza.

Friday, February 22, 2013  The relaunching of the Empire State Summer Games is being delayed another year because organizers say corporate sponsors are giving extra funds to Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts.

Friday, February 15, 2013  The AmeriCU Credit Union Dining Week in Downtown Syracuse kicks off Friday and runs through February 28. Check out the list below to see the participating restaurants.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Opening ceremonies are set for the Olympic Center in Lake Placid for the Empire State Winter Games.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Lost and misplaced kegs cost the beer industry hundreds of millions of dollars each year.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  The Golden Globe nominations were announced in Beverly Hills, CA., by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association on Thursday morning.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Federal agriculture statistics show the number of apple trees in New York grew by 22 percent from 2006 to 2011 but cultivation dropped by two percent.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Goulds Pumps in Seneca Falls is planning on expanding it's manufacturing and research operations, creating at least 50 jobs.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Amtrak will provide Acela Express and Northeast Regional service on the Northeast Corridor between Boston, New York City and Washington with reduced frequencies on Monday.