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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A New York City sushi restaurant is giving its customers a tip: No tipping allowed. Sushi Yasuda, a sushi restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, no longer allows customers to give their servers a tip, following a custom in Japan.

Friday, June 07, 2013  If June 18 vote fails district will cut all athletic programs, all extra-curricular activities.

Monday, June 03, 2013  A man who gained Internet fame as "Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker" has pleaded not guilty through a lawyer to a murder charge.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Bon Jovi is returning to Saratoga Springs for the first time since 2010 with "Because We Can - The Tour."

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  A man who gained Internet fame as "Kai, the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker" will be returning to New Jersey to face a murder charge in the death of a lawyer.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  The State Fair announced more musical performances, laying framework for free entertainment as part of the Midway Music Series.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  New Jersey authorities have issued a murder warrant for a homeless hitchhiker who gained Internet and television celebrity after using a hatchet to attack a man who ran over a California utility worker.

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.

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.

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

Monday, May 06, 2013  As we enjoy warm, springtime temperatures, you're probably spending a lot of time outside in your yard.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The latest accessory for New York's pampered pooches is one that will disappear if Fido needs a bath. Some dogs on Manhattan's Upper East Side are getting temporary tattoos.