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Monday, May 13, 2013  Freeze warnings up, so here's what to do

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A spokesman says New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie underwent gastric band surgery in February to try to lose weight.

Friday, March 29, 2013  An Oneida County man is accused of having sexual contact with a child.

Friday, March 08, 2013  A new study says bees get a shot of caffeine from the nectar of certain flowers, and it perks up their memory.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Add cranked-up earphones to the list of health dangers Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants New Yorkers to quit.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Central New York has seen a sharp decline in manufacturing jobs recently, but as the industry moves toward a more technologically-based focus, some think we can turn it around.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Authorities say a central New York man has died after being run over by the garbage truck he was operating

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Sen. Charles Schumer warns that if Washington doesn't avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, New Yorkers could see the price of milk double and dairy farmers would suffer.

Monday, December 10, 2012  A Constantia man was charged with driving while intoxicating after crashing into a home on Grannis Road in Constantia.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  The crime of shoplifting has added an extra $98 to the average American family's holiday shopping bill.

Saturday, December 01, 2012  Researchers say it's not the surgery, but following post-op diets that makes the difference

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  A government official familiar with the effort says the Federal Communications Commission is expected to announce it will pursue a proposal to require back-up power at cell towers to avoid another massive service loss like the one Superstorm Sandy wrought.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  A total of 70 positions were eliminated Thursday, 23 of them were already vacant.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Researchers at the University of Chicago are uncovering why a good night's sleep can be just as important as food or exercise in controlling our weight.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  A man calls to turn himself in to police but forgets to hide his marijuana.