Latest local news, weather and sports for Syracuse and Central New York

Monday, May 13, 2013  The government has filed a last-second appeal that will delay the sale of the morning-after contraceptive pill to girls of any age without a prescription.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Even as the economy continues to improve, more people are using SNAP benefits with a 105% increase in Onondaga County since 2000.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Indoor tanning beds would carry new warnings about the risk of cancer and be subject to additional regulations, under a proposal unveiled by the Food and Drug Administration.

Monday, May 06, 2013  U.S. health regulators are warning doctors and women of child-bearing age that half-a-dozen medications used to treat migraine headaches can decrease children's intelligence if taken while their mothers are pregnant.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Three Syracuse markets were searched Thursday morning in connection with an investigation in to New York food stamp fraud and trafficking violations. Four individuals were arrested for falsifying business records and misuse of food stamps.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision lifting all age limits on the Plan B morning-after birth control pill and a cheaper generic.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The government estimates feeding a family of four a healthy diet can run $146 to $289 a week.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The Plan B morning-after pill is moving over-the-counter, a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration just days before a court-imposed deadline.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  Late last year the assumption food pantry and soup kitchen was in danger of closing its doors and abandoning nearly 900 families who depend on its service. After hearing news of its possible closing, local car dealer Billy Fuccillo stepped in to lend a helping hand.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  An analysis of more than 33,000 cases of foodborne illness shows that ground beef and chicken have caused more hospitalizations than other meats.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The potential addition of a food pantry that serves veterans worries some Bagg's Square West businesses that it could hurt their revitalization efforts.

Friday, April 12, 2013  After a lawsuit and a dispute within Zaccanelli Food Group, which acquired the local Hofmann Sausage Company last year, a settlement has now been reached with the CEO and he has decided to resign.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Toward the end of last year Assumption Food Pantry in Syracuse closed up its doors. More than one thousand families throughout Syracuse would have had to find a different place to get their food from.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Assumption Food Pantry will host a Spaghetti Supper on April 27 to help continue its mission of feeding the hungry on Syracuse's north side.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  A million-dollar robot named da Vinci is hot in operating rooms these days. But problems are giving the high-tech helper new scrutiny.