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Yesterday at 3:29 PM  As lawmakers in Albany discuss Governor Cuomo's Women's Equality Bill, advocates in Central New York say they want to see something done by the end of this week's legislative session.

Monday, June 10, 2013  It does not appear that there is enough support in the New York State Assembly to pass a bill legalizing professional mixed martial arts (MMA) events this year. The New York Daily News is reporting that 35 Assembly Democrats have signed a letter opposing the legalization of MMA that was delivered to Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.

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

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be talking about his newly released women's rights proposal at two upstate New York locations that played key roles in the development of women's rights and higher education for women.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo released a bill Tuesday that details of his women's rights proposal for the first time since he announced the initiative six months ago.

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.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Ultimate Fighting Championship chairman Lorenzo Fertitta was joined by UFC fighters Uriah Hall and Ryan LaFlare at a press conference at the Oncenter War Memorial Wednesday morning to push for New York State to legalize professional mixed martial arts events.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Rhode Island is joining nine other states and the District of Columbia in allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Health professionals and local businesses in Syracuse react to proposed legislation which would raise the smoking age limit to 21 in New York state.

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

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Syracuse Law School's VALOR Day brings together volunteer attorneys, counselors, advocates for veterans.

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.