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Yesterday at 6:50 PM  Some New York lawmakers are pushing to prohibit using cash welfare benefits to pay for tobacco, alcohol, strip clubs and illegal drugs.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories in its drinks.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Just before 9:00 a.m. Monday morning, Syracuse police received a call about a suspicious person in the 200 block of Scott Avenue, which eventually led to the arrest of burglar.

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.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Ithaca police arrested a burglary suspect Thursday with some help from the Cayuga Heights Police Department.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Property owners along the Connective Corridor can breathe a sigh of relief, at least for now. The Syracuse Common Council voted down a proposed tax fee for businesses on the Connective Corridor at a special meeting on Thursday, 6 to 1.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Property owners along the Connective Corridor in Syracuse will learn Thursday whether their tax bills will increase by around $3,000 to pay for maintenance.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A Schenectady man accused of killing the mother of his child and a friend who tried to save her has been charged with murder.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The White House is honoring Sue Considine, the Fayetteville Free Library Executive Director, as one twelve museum and library "Champions of Change."

Monday, June 10, 2013  This week, local police officers are carrying the "Flame of Hope" throughout Central New York, helping it make its way to the Opening Ceremonies for the New York State Special Olympics in Buffalo.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Annual fee for a business would be approximately $2,000 if the measure passes.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  One man is recovering at Upstate University Hospuital after a hit-and-run accident that happened around 5:30pm on Saturday evening in Syracuse.

Friday, June 07, 2013  UPDATE: Ithaca Police say they located the suspicious man and determined he was not a threat.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Chrysler is recalling nearly 435,000 Jeep SUVs to fix air bag and transmission fluid leaks.