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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Three Long Island men have been indicted on charges of swindling a lottery winner of nearly $75,000.

Monday, April 22, 2013  As the weather gets warmer, drivers sometimes need a refresher on the rules of the road, especially when it comes to school bus safety.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  A deadly Eastwood car crash involving an elderly driver puts several free transporation services for seniors in the spotlight.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  After 18 car break-ins last week, syracuse police are reminding drivers not to leave valuable items in plain sight when parking or leaving a vehicle unattended.

Friday, February 22, 2013  The popular outdoor store will build a new facility in Riverside Center off Route 5 in Utica.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  It's a little like the Pony Express, but it's the Puppy Express, a second chance for dogs who no one thought would be alive today.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The New York State Department of Transportation has announced construction details to replace the bridge deck on Route 370 over the Seneca River between the Towns of Salina and Lysander in Onondaga County.

Friday, November 30, 2012  A woman who drives a school bus in the Syracuse School District claims she was fired for speaking out to CNY Central about outrageous and dangerous behavior among students. She has now filed complaints with the New York State Division of Human Rights.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Two Syracuse school bus drivers contacted investigative reporter Jim Kenyon to expose what they say are shocking and potentially dangerous behaviors. They claim that company managers ignore their complaints and retaliate against them.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The award to CBN Secure Technology Inc. of Ottawa is being reviewed by the state comptroller.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Three men were arrested after allegedly stealing three chainsaws from a storage building in Cortlandville and trying to sell them off.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  New York officials have issued regulations to prevent repeat drunken drivers from getting their licenses back.

Monday, September 17, 2012  Of New York's 11.2 million licensed drivers, 4.5 percent, or 500,000, were over the age of 80 last year.

Friday, August 17, 2012  The Thruway Authority has proposed raising tolls on large trucks by 45%. Truckers say it is a expense that will be passed on to consumers and kill jobs.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Syracuse's Police Chief defends his detective, saying use of force was justified