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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo announced the birth of a Chinese muntjac fawn, Fang. He is the first muntjac fawn born in Syracuse in 15 years.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The family of murder victim, Sandra Olrich, is pushing for new legislation which would extend the time between parole hearings after convicted killer, Howard Marnell, was released from prison after being denied parole eight times.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Bernie Fine lawsuit against ESPN moves from New York Supreme Court to Federal Court.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The state's highest court has reached a decision over the fate of Erin Maxwell's killer after the Oswego County District Attorney appealed the ruling from the an appellate court.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Following the arrest last week of four nurses involved in an apparent prescription drug scandal, administrators at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown are sending out assurances that they "will not tolerate this type of behavior."

Monday, June 10, 2013  Two of the three Americans killed in an insider attack in Afghanistan over the weekend were from upstate New York.

Friday, June 07, 2013  A fourth nurse at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown has been arrested.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Saturday's noon rally outside Capitol building billed as "fight for the future of public education."

Friday, June 07, 2013  A traveling nurse is accused of illegally dispensing hydrocodone and oxycodone from the Samaritan Medical Center PYXIS system.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Former corporate president Lloyd Martin pleads guilty to under reporting income to the IRS.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Two traveling nurses are facing drug charges.

Friday, May 31, 2013  The State Health Department is distributing posters and wallet cards to inform people about the Good Samaritan law and provide tips on how to report an overdose.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Syracuse Police are investigating a two vehicle crash that happened on the 200 block of Rich Street just before 12:00 p.m. Friday.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Bon Jovi is returning to Saratoga Springs for the first time since 2010 with "Because We Can - The Tour."

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  A federal jury has awarded $600,000 in back pay to a former college professor in central New York after ruling university officials retaliated against him for complaining about discrimination.