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Monday, June 10, 2013  Neighbors and legislators in Syracuse and DeWitt express their concerns about the future of Interstate 81.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal to strengthen state abortion rights is energizing not just his liberal Democratic base, but outnumbered opponents who claim it's a "stealth expansion" of abortion.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  New York Senate Republicans say Monday's murder conviction of a Philadelphia abortion doctor bolsters their opposition in Albany to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's abortion proposal.

Monday, April 08, 2013  President Barack Obama says the contentious debate over gun control measures "shouldn't be about politics." He's warning Republican lawmakers against using delay tactics to sink legislation.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The White House says President Barack Obama picked up the dinner tab at a tony Washington restaurant where he had dinner with 12 Republican senators.

Monday, February 25, 2013  The Liverpool School District unveiled its 2013-2014 budget proposal on Monday night.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner hasn’t held back in her recent criticisms of Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The push to increase New York's minimum wage affecting millions of workers got a boost and hit a snag in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed budget.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Governor Cuomo's proposed budget provides $20 million to support extended school days or extended school year programs, with academically enriched programming.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  President Barack Obama is announcing a $500 million package of executive actions and legislative proposals aimed at reducing gun violence a month after a mass shooting in Connecticut killed 20 elementary school children.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  The state Thruway Authority board has set a meeting for Dec. 17 but still won't say when it plans to consider a longstanding proposal for a "modest" 45-percent increase in tolls for truckers.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The Village of Pulaski board will hold public comment in February to discuss eliminating the Village's Police Department.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Privatizing service at Van Duyn Home and Hospital, a senior nursing home in Syracuse, could save Onondaga County $115 million in 10 years, according to the legislature's health committee.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  The Village of East Syracuse held a public hearing Wednesday night regarding their proposal to abolish the East Syracuse Police Department, and those against the proposal stole the show.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  People living in Syracuse get to keep more money in their pocket under the Mayor's budget proposal.