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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.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Paige Archambeault is delighted by the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says it's ok for police to take DNA at the time of arrest. She has been fighting for such a law in New York State since her mother, Carol Nelson was murdered in 2007.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  (Raw video and photos) A large fire broke out at The Griff Restaurant and Pub in Rome early Wednesday morning.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  The former New Process Gear site has sold for $2.45 million.

Monday, October 08, 2012  About 90 people turned out in downtown Syracuse on Monday for the annual wreath laying at Columbus Circle.

Monday, August 20, 2012  A Syracuse-area manufacturing company that has been in business for nearly 125 years is closing up shop this week.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  For years New Process Gear has been scaling back and shedding jobs, and now the East Syracuse plant plans to layoff another 406 employees this summer.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Union workers voiced their anger with state lawmakers in downtown Syracuse Thursday.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Onondaga County District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick was among those who turned out to show their support for the use of an expanded DNA database.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  The new program joins other programs like "MedicAlert" and "Comfort Zone" that are already in place to help locate people who wander off.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a law creating a statewide alert system for Alzheimer's patients and other vulnerable adults who wander off and get lost.

Thursday, April 14, 2011  The head of D'Arcinoff Group, says his company has "moved a great deal further forward" with plans to turn the New Process Gear plant into a factory that produces components for wind turbines.

Thursday, March 03, 2011  The family of a local murder victim is trying to persuade Gov. Andrew Cuomo to support legislation to permit the collection of DNA samples at the time of a felony arrest.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  With all of the current budget crises going on both locally and in Albany, many Central New Yorkers have wondered how they can get in touch with their local representatives.

Saturday, October 30, 2010  State Assembly candidate Rick Guy says someone went too far when they vandalized one of his campaign signs.