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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Authorities say a burglar's decision to knock back a couple of beers during a break-in at a Syracuse home has led to his arrest.

Friday, May 31, 2013  State police say an employee of the Thruway Authority who works on the Erie Canal stole metal material worth more than $5,700 from his workplace.

Friday, May 24, 2013  A Utica man is under arrest following police discovery of a large indoor marijuana growing operation in his home.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  If you were planning on seeing heavy-metal band, "As I Lay Dying" at The Regional Market next month, it may be without its lead singer.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  New York Sen. Charles Schumer is proposing legislation targeting thieves who strip and sell copper and other metal from homes and businesses.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  An Adirondack-area school district is upgrading security this week in reaction to last month's school shooting in Connecticut.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Police in Utica are seeking witnesses to several assaults at a weekend house party.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Police arrest a Pennellville couple after finding 32 pounds of pot and weapons in their home.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Fragments of metal force recall of Frosted Mini-Wheats

Monday, August 20, 2012  Two people are facing a list of charges after allegedly breaking into a Town of Harford home to steal scrap metal.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Three people were arrested early Tuesday morning at the Taco Bell location on Grant Avenue in Syracuse. Police say they spotted the individuals removing scrap metal from a construction dumpster behind the restaurant.

Monday, July 23, 2012  The Syracuse City School District says about 2 feet of copper piping was stolen from the roof of Clary Middle School, near Meachem Field, sometime last week

Monday, May 28, 2012  Senator Schumer warns people about a study that shows metal breaking off of grill brushes, ending up in food and damaging people's bodies.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Someone is stealing street signs in Utica and may be selling the material for scrap.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  The latest and largest research to date on metal-on-metal hip replacements confirms their high failure rate. It's leading many orthopaedic specialists to say there's no reason to use them at all.