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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Lawmakers are responding to our series of exclusive interviews this week with the man who was first on the scene the night of the Clay horrors.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Based on what he knows right now, Congressman Dan Maffei (D - Syracuse) says it appears someone or some people at the New York Northern Probation Office in Syracuse should be fired following the murder, rape and carjacking tragedy in Clay.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  In part three of Michael Benny’s exclusive interview with Bill Cregg, the man who was first on the scene of the Clay carjacking, rape, and murder says he is taking action.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  In part two of Michael Benny’s exclusive interview with Bill Cregg, the man who was first on the scene of the Clay carjacking, rape, and murder says the first responders are selfless heroes.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A 49-year-old Massachusetts man has admitted threatening a student at Skidmore College. Saratoga County District Attorney James A. Murphy III tells local media outlets that Lance Leonard pleaded guilty Monday to a felony charge of first-degree coercion.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Bill Cregg, the man who was first on the scene of the Clay car jacking, rape, and murder is sharing his story for the first time. Cregg is set to be honored this week by Onondaga County District Attorney's office for his actions March 14.

Monday, May 13, 2013  'Ten Tons of Love' is collecting 40 tons from dorms this year

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Michael Benny's exclusive series of interviews start airing Monday at 5pm on CBS 5 and NBC 3.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Police are looking for a man who allegedly robbed the First Niagara Bank on East Adams Street near the Syracuse University campus.

Monday, April 29, 2013  HarperCollins says it has acquired world rights to a book by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo about his life and the "profound moments" of his first term in office, including signing gay-marriage legislation.

Monday, April 22, 2013  As the weather gets warmer, drivers sometimes need a refresher on the rules of the road, especially when it comes to school bus safety.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A 34-year-old Syracuse man has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for a series of bank robberies in central and western New York.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  President Barack Obama has named veteran Secret Service agent Julia Pierson as the agency's first female director.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Hundreds turn out for a prayer vigil in Herkimer following Wednesday's deadly shootings.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  A Syracuse pioneer, as we celebrate Women's History Month