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Monday, May 13, 2013  The New York pension fund for state and local government workers has topped $160 billion after reporting a 10.4 percent return on investment for its last fiscal year

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A Utica man was arrested Monday for driving with 26 active suspensions.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Mayor was on flight from Newark when passengers were ordered off.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner told CNYCentral's Michael Benny her relationship with Governor Andrew Cuomo is "professional," even though they disagree over key budget policies.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Syracuse mayor Stephanie Miner challenges Governor Andrew Cuomo to show leadership instead of offering budget gimmicks.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Budget voting day is May 21--expect more taxes and layoffs in most districts

Monday, January 28, 2013  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner joined mayors from across New York in Albany today.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner is expected to testify at a budget hearing on Monday in Albany

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Several Upstate New York mayors met in Syracuse to work together on financial issues and massive budget gaps.

Friday, June 29, 2012  The four Athena Middle School students and their families agreed to a one-year suspension from school and regular bus transportation.

Sunday, April 15, 2012  Starting next year, the check will no longer be in the mail for millions of people who receive Social Security and other government benefits.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Union workers voiced their anger with state lawmakers in downtown Syracuse Thursday.

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.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  New York would see up to seven Las Vegas-style casinos, a doubled DNA database to fight crime and free innocent people, and a less cushy pension for future public workers under deals struck behind closed doors Wednesday.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Several Central New York agencies are among those using a controversial method to pay for pension costs.