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Friday, June 07, 2013  A government watchdog says the State University of New York Cortland failed to properly investigate academic status and conflict of interest allegations involving two instructors.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Town of Cicero is teaching new drivers about the realities about distracted and impaired driving. The Police Department purchased a driving simulator to take these teens through the real life scenarios they will look to avoid going forward.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  If you're looking for a place to watch the Final Four, you can head to Destiny USA.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Just days after the horrible crash in Oswego County, a free program draws parents and their teens to Mexico. They listened for a critical message that the speakers were trying to get across about being safe behind the wheel.

Friday, March 22, 2013  A published report says the Cuomo administration is getting a 12-seat luxury box at the Buffalo Bills' stadium as part of the $130 million deal to renovate the NFL venue.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is urging the NFL to closely examine whether potential draft picks were asked about their sexual orientation, which he says would be illegal in New York.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Arkansas authorities say that country singer Mindy McCready was found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The flu has hit us as a country very hard this season. There have been two confirmed deaths in New York State as a result of this year's flu.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Massachusetts public health officials are reporting 18 flu-related deaths in the state already this season, and Boston has declared a public health emergency.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  The flu is getting worse weeks before its usual peak. Influenza is already widespread in two thirds of the country and many fear an increased demand for the popular treatment Tamiflu could lead to shortages.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Super Bowl ads have sold for more than $4 million for some 30-second spots for this year's game.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  After watching Doug Marrone raise the George Steinbrenner Trophy in Yankee Stadium just eight days ago, SU fans have gone through a roller coaster of emotions.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  Doug Marrone, who just last week led the SU Football Team to a Pinstripe Bowl victory, has been hired by the Buffalo Bills as their new head coach according to both ESPN and NFL.com. Marrone replaces Chan Gailey who was fired following his third straight failed season.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  SU football fans think the university should do whatever it can to keep Coach Doug Marrone in Syracuse.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  SU fans react to news that head football coach, Doug Marrone, has offers to coach NFL teams like the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, and Philadelphia Eagles.