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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The family of murder victim, Sandra Olrich, is pushing for new legislation which would extend the time between parole hearings after convicted killer, Howard Marnell, was released from prison after being denied parole eight times.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The State Senate is once again pushing for a registry of violent felons, which would be similar to the sex offender registry.

Monday, May 13, 2013  New York state's attorney general is asking smartphone makers to do more to protect consumers from violent street crimes known as "Apple picking," or cell phone thefts.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Syracuse Police need your help finding a missing man.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The Mayor of Ithaca and Ithaca Police Chief are calling for greater public cooperation with police in the wake of three recent violent crimes in the city.

Monday, April 29, 2013  There is an effort underway in the Mohawk Valley to honor the victims in last month's shooting spree in Herkimer County.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A government study finds that despite growing awareness of hate crimes, the share of those crimes reported to police has fallen as more victims of violent attacks express doubts that police can or will help.

Monday, February 18, 2013  A new study has found teaching parents to switch channels from violent shows to educational TV can improve preschoolers' behavior, even without getting them to watch less.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Authorities are looking into whether to resume the search for the body of Sara Anne Wood, 20 years after her kidnapping and murder.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  While one Central New Yorker spent the day delivering Valentine's telegrams another is advertising their divorce related services.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Mike McKay, a Syracuse area songwriter, is spending his Valentine’s Day delivering "Love-O-Grams." McKay took requests from men to surprise their loved ones with a love song of their choosing.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Valentine's Day is one of the busiest days of the year at Hercules Candy Company in East Syracuse. The small family run business has been making homemade chocolate for more than 100 years.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  On this Ash Wednesday, the start of the holy season of Lent for Christians, many received ashes today as reminder of human mortality and a symbol of repentance to God.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Hundreds of fathers and daughters danced together for a good cause at the New York State Fairgrounds.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Some online orders charge extra fees,  florists say they cut local profits