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Yesterday at 8:00 AM  The community is invited to cheer on the Syracuse Crunch as they continue in the playoffs.

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.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Data released by the government on Wednesday is shedding light on the mystery of just how high a hospital bill might go - and whether it's cheaper to get that care across town. There are vast disparities in cost among hospitals in the same area, including Central New York.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The family of Audrey Gleason talks exclusively with CNY Central about how they are remembering Audrey and moving forward with their recovery since the tragic car crash in October.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Event rescheduled for June 29th

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The K-9 dog killed in a standoff in Herkimer earlier this month was wearing a ballistic vest, police say.

Friday, March 22, 2013  As the heartbreak of the Central New York community continues over the murder of a Liverpool school librarian, the family of Lori Bresnahan has released a statement. The family asks for privacy during this time.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The Crunch will host the third-annual "Pucks for Paws" night at the club's home game vs. Albany this Saturday.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A memorial fund has been set up in honor of Lori Bresnahan, the Liverpool School librarian who was murdered.

Monday, March 18, 2013  New York State Police honored "Ape" the German Shepard who was shot to death by gunman Kurt Myers last week.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The resolution passed by a vote of 14-3. It calls upon Governor Cuomo and the state legislature to repeal the toughest set of gun control laws introduced in the wake of the Newtown massacre.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Authorities say a 14-year-old boy is hospitalized with serious injuries after the car he was riding in collided with a county snowplow in central New York.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  A 16-year-old central New York boy has died from injuries suffered when the car he was riding in collided with a cattle truck.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Professional lacrosse is making a comeback in Central New York.

Friday, February 01, 2013  A Rome man is in the Oneida County Correctional Facility after having sexual contact with a woman without her consent at a residence in the Town of Lee, according to Oneida County Sheriff Maciol.