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Yesterday at 1:23 PM  Authorities say an Auburn woman suspected of stealing $808,000 from the teachers union she headed lost more than $350,000 at a central New York casino over the last seven years of her life.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Mike Wolfe and Danielle Colby-Cushman will greet fans and sign autographs at the event in July.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Authorities say they still haven't determined what caused six U.S. border agents to require decontamination and medical attention after inspecting a vehicle at a crossing in northern New York.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  John Meier is one of the newest co-owners of Greek Peak ski resort, taking over just a couple months ago and working to bring the resort out of its financial troubles. Meier is making big changes to the resort to make sure it stays one of Cortland Counties biggest tourist destinations, as well as one of its main employers.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  State and Seneca Indian Nation leaders have announced a deal to resolve a long-running dispute over western New York gambling rights and revenue.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Erie Canal locks E-6 (Waterford) through E-25 (Mays Point) on the Erie Canal and Locks O-1 (Phoenix) through O-8 (Oswego) on the Oswego Canal are closed due to high water levels.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Top prosecutors in San Francisco and New York announced the formation of a nationwide initiative and coalition of police, prosecutors and other officials in an attempt to stop a surge in smartphone thefts.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Deputies arrested 24 teens from New Jersey for underage drinking at a large party on Kingtown Beach Road in the Seneca County town of Covert on Monday night.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  A 93-mile stretch of the Erie Canal from the Albany area to central New York has been closed because of high water levels on the Mohawk River.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Syracuse University concluded its spring study abroad program in Istanbul early as unrest and protests continue in the region.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be talking about his newly released women's rights proposal at two upstate New York locations that played key roles in the development of women's rights and higher education for women.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  President Barack Obama's top national security adviser Tom Donilon is resigning and will be replaced by U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice, marking a significant shakeup to the White House foreign policy team.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Taxpayers rejected initial plan, new vote is June 18.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Mildred Turner was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003. After undergoing a lumpectomy, 38 doses of radiation and continued medication for five years following her surgery, she can proudly tell people she has won her battle.

Friday, May 31, 2013  North Syracuse Central School District is facing deep, devastating cuts after taxpayers rejected their budget.