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Tuesday, April 09, 2013  A federal judge has ruled there's enough evidence to extradite a central New York man to Bosnia to face trial for war crimes committed in the 1990s, including the torture of one prisoner and the slaying of another.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Celebrities belonging to the group Artists Against Fracking are wielding star power to influence New York law, but they may also be running afoul of it.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Add cranked-up earphones to the list of health dangers Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants New Yorkers to quit.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  New York native Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria are expecting their first child.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Thirteen ordinary people are recognized for displaying extraordinary courage to save lives. Some were honored for going above the duties required to do their jobs, others were in the right place at the right time.

Monday, November 05, 2012  The obesity epidemic isn't just affecting families, it's impacting our pets as well. The extra pounds could be taking a big toll on your pet. More than half of cats and dogs are overweight.

Friday, November 02, 2012  New York state law allows for an extra day of voting if turnout is drastically suppressed because of a natural disaster like Superstorm Sandy

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner issued a statement following the final presidential debate.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  A man calls to turn himself in to police but forgets to hide his marijuana.

Monday, October 01, 2012  A Virginia man is fighting extradition to western New York, where he's accused of killing a school district superintendent.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Town officials and landowners eager for shale gas drilling to begin in southern New York are pressing Gov. Andrew Cuomo to approve an environmental review that's been four years in the making.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  State Police in Watertown say they have extradited man from Memphis, TN, on charges of second degree rape and endangering the welfare of a child.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  A New York man accused of fatally stabbing a Maine man and injuring his wife last year refused to enter a plea at his arraignment after claiming the Maine court had no jurisdiction in the case.

Friday, July 20, 2012  In response to the tragic shooting in Aurora, Colorado, early Friday morning, the Syracuse Police Department along with Carousel Mall security say they will provided extra security at the Regal theaters at Carousel Mall.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Tareek Hendricks, 30, is the man police say stabbed two people, killing one, before leaving the state.