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Monday, May 13, 2013  The government has filed a last-second appeal that will delay the sale of the morning-after contraceptive pill to girls of any age without a prescription.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision lifting all age limits on the Plan B morning-after birth control pill and a cheaper generic.

Monday, September 24, 2012  The New York City Department of Education is making the morning-after-pill available to high school girls at 13 public schools.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo announced today the winners in the zoo's snow leopard naming contest.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Senator Chuck Schumer was at Shoppingtown Mall in DeWitt Thursday afternoon urging LNR Property, which owns the mall, to work with the town to create a redevelopment plan.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo has picked the finalists in its snow leopard naming contest for the cubs born earlier this month.

Friday, August 17, 2012  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo announced the birth of two male snow leopard cubs that were born in mid-June.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Some Central New York leaders are among those now calling for relief from state mandates.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  This year's budget was front and center when Governor Andrew Cuomo visited Syracuse on Wednesday.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  The City of Syracuse is taking steps to make riding a bike in the city a more pleasurable experience.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Not only does the city plan to create more bike lanes, including a two lane path near the university, it also has plans to make existing bike lanes safer.