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Monday, September 17, 2012  The New York State Department of Health says evidence of West Nile virus was found in two different mosquito pools in Oswego County.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Auburn Community Hospital announced Monday morning that it is decreasing its number of staffed beds and laying off 25 employees.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  Toad Harbor will be the first area targeted by county officials when spraying begins.

Friday, July 29, 2011  The Onondaga County Health Department is advising people to take precautions after the discovery of West Nile Virus in a mosquito pool in the Eastwood section of Syracuse.

Thursday, July 28, 2011  The West Nile Virus has been found in a mosquito collection pool on Midler Avenue in Syracuse, according to the Onondaga County Health Department.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  Officials in Utica say they're appealing a decision by the state Department of Health that requires the city's fire department to suspend its ambulance service later this week.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  Upstate Medical University is now one step closer to turning two hospitals into one.