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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The owner of the former Nestle Plant admits he engaged in illegal asbestos removal.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Senator Chuck Schumer was in Manlius Wednesday, calling upon Customs and Border Protection to collect fees from Chinese furniture companies who he says unfairly compete with U.S. furniture producers and damage businesses such as Manlius's Stickley Audi and Co. and McConnellsville’s Harden Furniture.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  After receiving complaints about illegal left hand turns at a busy intersection in Ithaca during rush hour, police issued 31 tickets in two hours.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  Syracuse Police recover a stolen handgun and crack cocaine while investigating illegally parked car

Monday, March 18, 2013  Mayor Michael Bloomberg is announcing legislation that he says would make New York the first city in the nation to keep tobacco products out of sight in retail stores.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Federal authorities say platinum-selling rapper Ja Rule is in a New York City jail with a July release date.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Stephen Barton, a Syracuse University alum and survivor of the Aurora theater shooting, is the keynote speaker at Syracuse University’s “Guns and America: Joining the Conversation” discussion on Tuesday night.

Friday, February 01, 2013  A New York State Police investigation, in conjunction with several state and village law enforcement agencies, into the sale of synthetic drugs has led to the seizure of more than 11,000 packages that police believe contain synthetic marijuana.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Support is building in New York for a "DREAM Act" that would provide financial aid and other assistance to college-bound illegal immigrants in the state.

Friday, January 18, 2013  State Police and Governor's office launch new website and hotline.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  A former Playboy Playmate wants a new lawyer to defend her against charges that she tried to smuggle her Canadian boyfriend across the border into northern New York last summer.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner is teaming up with more than 750 mayors from across the country to call on the president to enact what they say are 'common sense' gun control measures.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The execution of several search warrants leads Syracuse Police to seize drugs and gun, as well as make six arrests.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  State officials say they've reached an agreement with two New York gun show operators to restrict illegal sales.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  A panel of experts at the Fayetteville YMCA spoke to parents Thursday night about teen drug use.