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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.

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.

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.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  New York's Assembly has voted to increase the minimum wage to $9 an hour with automatic increases tied to inflation, putting pressure on Senate's Republicans who are seeking business tax cuts in a potential legislative deal.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  If you have Time Warner Cable, you may notice that your bill is a little higher starting in March.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  The wife of one of the men called authorities late Sunday night to report they were overdue.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Customers are still willing to pay more for chicken wings, despite a price hike due to decreased chicken productivity over the past year.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Under public and political pressure, the state Thruway Authority board has dropped a proposal for what had it called a "modest" 45 percent increase in tolls for truckers.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  The state Thruway Authority board has set a meeting for Dec. 17 but still won't say when it plans to consider a longstanding proposal for a "modest" 45-percent increase in tolls for truckers.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Oswego Mayor Thomas Gillen is predicting passage of a resolution to exceed New York State’s property tax cap Monday evening.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Going for a hike in the Adirondacks doesn't cost anything, but one elected official in the North Country thinks New York state should start charging for the privilege.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says many other options can be explored before a 45-percent increase in truck tolls is approved for the Thruway.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Governor Cuomo is asking those at the state's Thruway Authority to find a way to lower the proposed 45 percent increase in truck tolls.

Monday, August 13, 2012  On May 29, the New York State Thruway Authority proposed a 45 percent increase in tolls on the Thruway for vehicles with three or more axles, and with a hearing on the toll hike scheduled for Friday, businesses who use those trucks are speaking out.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Deputies in Truxton say they were dispatched Tuesday on a report for four missing brothers from Syracuse who reportedly go lost in the Morgan Hill State Forest.