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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The family of murder victim, Sandra Olrich, is pushing for new legislation which would extend the time between parole hearings after convicted killer, Howard Marnell, was released from prison after being denied parole eight times.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  New York City's health board has passed a rule banning super-sized, sugary drinks at restaurants, concession stands and other eateries.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  One of New York City's most ambitious efforts to prod residents to live healthier appears poised to pass as a health panel takes up a plan to cut down sales of big-sized sodas and other sugary drinks.

Friday, April 13, 2012  The New York Assembly plans to hold a series of hearings on raising the state's minimum wage to $8.50 an hour next year.

Monday, January 16, 2012  The recent contract dispute between WSYR-TV in Syracuse and Verizon Fios, could result in hearings before the State Senate.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  The hydrofracking debate takes center stage in Central New York this afternoon, as opponents hold a rally in the Finger Lakes.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Opponents of natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale in southern New York promise to be out in force as the state begins public hearings on its rules governing the practice known as "fracking."

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  Matt's Memo: Matt Mulcahy blogs about Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle bringing Washington to Syracuse for a hearing about regulations that hinder businesses, agriculture and government.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010  A senator calls it "stonewalling" by British and Scottish officials who declined to testify.