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Thursday, April 11, 2013  The New York State Department of Labor says it is committed to helping the employees of Daikin McQuay find new work before the Cayuga County manufacturer permanently closes its doors at the end of next year.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  A Cayuga County manufacturer will close its doors at the end of next year, reportedly sending hundreds of jobs out of state and putting local employees out of work.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores is recalling its "Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit" because of a choking hazard.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Goulds Pumps in Seneca Falls is planning on expanding it's manufacturing and research operations, creating at least 50 jobs.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Wegmans is recalling a batch of pumpkin rolls because the baked goods may contain pieces of clear plastic from the packaging.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Firefighters in Adirondack towns relatively untouched by Sandy are getting ready to head downstate to help pump out basements, fight fires and direct traffic in the storm-ravaged New York City region.

Friday, October 26, 2012  An Arizona man is helping make history at Scripps Hospital in La Jolla, California.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Health professionals rally downtown against Governor Cuomo's plan to conduct an internal health review on fracking.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  The drought is having an impact on this year's pumpkin crop. At Critz Farms in Cazenovia there is more dirt showing this year. Owner Matthew Critz says normally by this time, all you would see is the pumpkin plants.

Monday, June 04, 2012  If high gas prices got you thinking about canceling your summer travel plans you may want to reconsider.

Monday, April 23, 2012  Motorists are getting a break at the pump-- finally. The Lundberg Survey of fuel prices says the average price of a gallon of gasoline nationwide has dropped a nickel over the past two weeks.

Sunday, February 26, 2012  The Water Conservation Order issued by the Cayuga County Health Department is no longer in effect.

Friday, February 24, 2012  People in and around the City of Auburn are being asked to conserve water.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  With gas prices inching up almost every time you visit the pump, everyone is looking for ways to save when you fill up. One cab driver thinks he's found a device that lets him do just that.

Sunday, December 04, 2011  Thad Fink was watching TV with his family Saturday night -- when something came crashing through the living room window.  “Boom -- there was this huge explosion, it sounded like a gunshot,” Fink said.