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Thursday, August 09, 2012  Fulton man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13.

Sunday, January 29, 2012  Increased funding for renter, homeowner help

Thursday, December 15, 2011  Paying the heating bill can be tough for seniors on a fixed income.

Thursday, December 15, 2011  Anticipating federal cutbacks in home heating aid for low-income households, New York state took steps this fall to make its allocated aid dollars stretch further.

Sunday, December 11, 2011  Federal cuts mean seniors have to sign up ASAP

Thursday, August 04, 2011  Eating healthy could be more challenging than keeping your portion control in check. A new study finds eating a healthy diet can put a strain on your wallet as well.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  Starting Wednesday, you can get discounted tickets for the New York State Fair.

Monday, June 06, 2011  A Syracuse airport authority is closer to getting off the ground and could bring cheaper fares to Central New York.

Friday, April 15, 2011  Just as the weather's finally warming up, the state has received more money from the federal government to help low-income residents pay their heat bills.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  There is concern among local candle makers that unfair trade practices of Chinese candle exporters will cripple their business.

Monday, February 14, 2011  President's plan to cut HEAP help in half already drawing criticism

Monday, February 14, 2011  President Barack Obama's $3.73 trillion federal budget proposal, sent to Congress on Monday morning, includes cuts that would affect Central New Yorkers.

Sunday, December 19, 2010  HEAP money is available, but may not last all winter

Thursday, December 09, 2010  There is help for people who can't afford the heating bill. It's called HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program). It's available right now for all low income households.

Friday, July 23, 2010  Syracuse Airport Commissioner Rory McMahon says a recent survey naming the airports with the cheapest airfares is good news for Hancock International.