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Friday, April 19, 2013  Authorities say a police bomb unit found nothing dangerous inside a car with Massachusetts plates that was pulled over in the city of Niagara Falls.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Health experts in Central New York weigh in on a newly released study claiming 50% of New York will be obese by 2030.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  After several straight days of closed-door talks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday he's confident a deal will be struck to create tougher teacher evaluations that will be a national model for identifying the best teachers and firing the worst.

Monday, February 06, 2012  The day after their big Super Bowl win, the New York Giants victory will be splashed across license plates here in New York.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  Money, collectors coins, electronics, and other personal items were stolen, according to police.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  The seasons for hunting deer and bear with bows and muzzleloaders are set to begin in parts of New York.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  A Cato Gold Star mom finally has the cherished licenses plates that she was forced to give up.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  An 89-year-old Gold Star mother from central New York is getting back the special license plate she was forced to relinquish.

Friday, March 04, 2011  Smoking rates have leveled off in recent years, but the percentage of high school smokers across New York state is rising. That's according to a new report by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010  County Clerks in Central and Northern New York are reminding drivers that they don't need to replace their license plates with the new "Empire Gold" plates.

Thursday, April 01, 2010  The next time you head to the DMV to register your car, truck, or motorcycle, you will likely walk away with a different looking license plate.

Monday, December 07, 2009  Materials have been purchased and production has begun on the new plates.

Friday, December 04, 2009  Despite pledge, lawmakers did not reverse new plate requirement during special budget session.

Monday, November 16, 2009  The rallying cry of "no new plates" has apparently reached the ears of the state's top elected officials.

Sunday, November 15, 2009  Governor David Paterson says he could eliminate the State’s new license plate requirement if the Legislature cooperates.