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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo announced the birth of a Chinese muntjac fawn, Fang. He is the first muntjac fawn born in Syracuse in 15 years.

Friday, June 07, 2013  A Utica man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted his wife. Both were admitted to a hospital following the fight.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Authorities say the upstate New York man suspected of killing the mother of his child and a friend who came to her aid is in serious condition with self-inflicted injuries.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  There were terrifying moments for an Auburn woman who woke up to a man sexually assaulting her.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Update: Rome Police have released the identities of the victims killed in Rome Tuesday morning.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  A Fort Drum man is accused of injuring a 2 month-old-infant. The child had a broken arm and two broken ribs.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Onondaga County lawmakers approved spending more than $6 million on Tuesday in connection with a big cost overrun at a sewage treatment plant.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A Utica man is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and threatening to kill her.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The New York State Department of Labor says it is committed to helping the employees of Daikin McQuay find new work before the Cayuga County manufacturer permanently closes its doors at the end of next year.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The man who's considered America's first novelist and the author of "Where the Wild Things Are" will be inducted into the New York State Writers Hall of Fame.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  People want their dog to be a friend, not afraid. But sometimes, fear from life at a puppy mill or hoarder's home can grip a dog so tightly it shakes, bites or growls when freed.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Authorities say they've charged a woman with animal cruelty after seizing about 100 live cats and finding more than 67 dead ones at her rural upstate New York home.

Monday, February 25, 2013  We have an update on the dog named Champ who was found badly injured, starving and wandering in Cortland County one week ago.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  It's a little like the Pony Express, but it's the Puppy Express, a second chance for dogs who no one thought would be alive today.

Monday, January 28, 2013  It seems digital newspaper subscriptions and smartphones have cut the once abundant supplies of old newsprint to potty train puppies.