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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The verdict for two brothers accused of stealing a winning $5 million scratch-off lottery ticket was handed down Wednesday morning, but the question still remains – who gets the $5 million prize?

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Judge Joseph Fahey found Andy Ashkar found guilty of criminal possession of stolen property. Both brothers were acquitted on conspiracy charges.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The verdict for two brothers accused of stealing a winning $5 million scratch-off lottery ticket is expected Wednesday morning.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The fifth and final day of trial for two brothers charged with stealing a winning $5 million scratch-off lottery ticket focused on Andy Ashkar’s testimony. Defense attorneys say they do not expect a verdict for at least a week.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The trial of two brothers charged with stealing a winning $5 million scratch-off lottery ticket from the man who may have bought it at the Syracuse store owned by the siblings' father continued into its fourth day in Onondaga County Court on Thursday.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  It's 77.7 miles around Seneca Lake. At the Seneca seven race, seven members from each team complete the course together. A team from Baldwinsville was running with a specific purpose in honor of their fallen hero, Corporal Kyle Schneider.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  One of the emergency sirens at the nuclear power plants in Oswego County accidentally sounded Tuesday morning around 8:45 a.m.

Monday, April 15, 2013  In response to the Boston Marathon explosions, the nuclear power plants at Nine Mile in Scriba in Oswego County have been put on a status called heightened alert.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event raises money and awareness about the efforts to stop domestic and sexual violence.

Monday, April 01, 2013  It's opening day for trout and salmon fishing in New York.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  Runners do the Harlem Shake as the run warm-up

Monday, March 04, 2013  Gas prices are up about 50 cents a gallon since January 1st, and so is the anger of the American motorist.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The New York State Department of Transportation has announced construction details to replace the bridge deck on Route 370 over the Seneca River between the Towns of Salina and Lysander in Onondaga County.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Schools and certain businesses can shut down when faced with extreme snow, but some truckers need to deliver. This means that drivers have to always be thinking about safety.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  Outreach to get children in good mouth health habits