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Monday, September 03, 2012  Thunder Island park in Oswego County says attendance is up 20% this summer.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  It's a hot weekend, but the temperature isn't keeping people away from the New York State Fair.

Monday, July 16, 2012  A spokesperson confirms that the New York State Public Service Commission is investigating Friday's power outage that affected some 17,000 National Grid customers.

Friday, July 13, 2012  State officials are warning campers and boaters about a high fire danger and low water levels due to hot weather and a lack of rain over the past 10 days.

Friday, July 06, 2012  A record temperature of 95 degrees brought hoards of beachgoers to all New York beaches today, and many took the trip up to Southwick beach to enjoy Lake Ontario.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  People weren't the only ones trying to beat the heat today. Zookeepers were keeping a close eye today on animals at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo as temperatures soared into the 90s across Central New York.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Health officials are advising people to drive less and avoid strenuous outdoor activity as a sweltering summer solstice brings high heat and humidity to Central New York.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  After hosing off the Onondaga Lake Parkway in a last minute effort to lower the temperature on the course, race officials finally decided to take the compettition out of the race.

Monday, August 01, 2011  If you thought the scorching temperatures from last month were unusual, you were right!

Friday, July 22, 2011  The Ida Benderson senior center has closed because of a water main break; should reopen by Monday at 8am.

Friday, July 22, 2011  With Central New York officially in a heat wave, the state is giving you some extra time to cool down.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  Visitors and vendors at the Skaneatleles Curbstone Festival dealt with record high temperatures on Thursday.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  People aren't the only ones dealing with the heat. High temperatures can take a toll on animals as well.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  How would you like to work inside where it's hotter than outside? Some workers were leaving early Thursday, looking for relief.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  Now that temperatures are soaring, we're checking into how those camps are keeping children safe from the heat.