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Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Four years ago on March 12, the Syracuse University men’s basketball team defeated the University of Connecticut in the now famous six overtime game in the Big East quarterfinals.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says state agencies paid out $469 million in overtime pay last year.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  The Onondaga County Legislature met Tuesday afternoon and unanimously approved a bill that will bring an end to a standing policy concerning jail deputies.

Monday, March 26, 2012  Should a private security company replace Syracuse Police officers at Hancock International Airport?

Monday, February 27, 2012  A new proposal in the Onondaga County Legislature would put a cap on overtime pay.

Saturday, October 01, 2011  The Orange turned over the ball five times against Rutgers, but it was the 5th and final turnover that ended the game, handing Syracuse a 19-16 double overtime loss.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Toledo fans asked Syracuse University to forfeit Saturday's football win after officials found the referees incorrectly awarded an extra point kick to SU.

Friday, September 02, 2011  The Syracuse football team rallied from a 15-point deficit with 11:02 remaining in the game to win its 2011 season opener in overtime, 36-29, against Wake Forest in front of 40,833 fans at the Carrier Dome on Thursday night.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  If you need to go to a Social Security Office, you'll have less time to get your business taken care of.

Friday, March 11, 2011  Another overtime thriller between Syraucuse and UConn ends in a loss for the Orange.  Now, fans are gearing up for Selection Sunday.

Saturday, February 19, 2011  Kris Joseph scored six of his 21 points in overtime, and No. 17 Syracuse held off Rutgers 84-80 on Saturday.

Friday, January 28, 2011  Controversy over privatizing security at Hancock International Airport has taken on a new twist.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011  Syracuse Common Council members heard from the Syracuse police chief and fire chief, in response to an audit that showed Syracuse is exceeding Rochester's overtime spending by millions of dollars.

Thursday, January 06, 2011  Most of the Syracuse Police Officers who handle security at Hancock Airport are on costly overtime shifts and travelers flying in and out of Syracuse are paying the bill.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  The Syracuse City Auditor says the city should look at hiring more police officers and firefighters instead of paying large amounts of overtime to a smaller force.