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Monday, May 13, 2013  A 17-year old man was taken to the hospital after a roll over accident in Liverpool as another car driven by a 69-year-old woman cut him off.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Michael Benny's exclusive series of interviews with Bill Cregg begin airing Monday at 5pm on CBS 5 and NBC 3.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Jon Bon Jovi is slated to be on hand when Gov. Chris Christie signs New Jersey's drug overdose prevention bill into law Thursday.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Senator Charles Schumer wants Hydrocodone to be nationally classified as a Schedule 2 Controlled Substance. That would make it more difficult for patients to get refills of the powerful painkiller.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Paul Linnertz, 53, will take the reigns of the Syracuse Fire Department, taking over for retiring Chief Mark McLees.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Oneida City Police say they arrested three people around 6:45 p.m. Thursday in connection with a drug investigation.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  A recent surge in thefts by people on heroin led to an undercover operation and arrests of eleven people in Auburn area.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Utica Police say investigators seized a loaded 9mm handgun, crack cocaine, heroin, packaging materials and a digital scale.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Oswego City Police arrested two residents after an investigation into the possession and sale of heroin.

Friday, February 15, 2013  The six Sandy Hook Elementary School teachers and staff members who died trying to protect their students are remembered for their heroism. Family members accepted the Presidential Citizens Award in their honor at the White House. The school psychologist with ties to Central New York, Mary Sherlach, was among those recongized.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Less than 24 hours after their house was destroyed by fire, a Liverpool family spoke on Thursday night about the tense and chaotic moments as they tried to get out of their home.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Carl Harvey was a Red Cross Real Hero for saving a Locke woman from carbon monoxide poisoning

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  A stolen vehicle complaint on Sunday January 27th led to the arrest of 25-year-old Kyle Reeser of Oswego

Monday, January 14, 2013  Two people were found dead in their Syracuse apartment Monday.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Disaster Action Team member saves friend at State Fair.