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Monday, April 29, 2013  Health professionals and local businesses in Syracuse react to proposed legislation which would raise the smoking age limit to 21 in New York state.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Carmen Basilio, a genial onion farmer's son with a malevolent left hook who wrested the world middleweight boxing crown from Sugar Ray Robinson in 1957, has died. He was 85.

Friday, October 26, 2012  He was also charged with conspiracy and insurance fraud.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  As the Powerball jackpot continues to increase, people looking for a little luck continue to buy tickets for their chance at millions of dollars.

Friday, August 10, 2012  The Powerball lottery is currently at $253 million, as of Friday night. One area store is seeing a significant increase in the number of lottery tickets sold.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  A black bear went in and out of a candy store in the Colorado resort town of Estes Park multiple times early one July morning, but he used the front door and didn't break a thing. He did, however, steal some treats.

Saturday, February 11, 2012  It's the dream that'll now cost you $2 -- but for many, it's well worth the investment.  The Powerball jackpot has soared to $325 million and has people across the country in a frenzy. New York is one of 44 states participating in the game.

Friday, December 09, 2011  Staff at the Clinton Square ice rink say cold, dry weather has improved the quality of the outdoor rink.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  former military dog facing euthanasia has a new home.

Thursday, December 17, 2009  A pet fish that got wrapped up in New York state's efforts to eradicate an invasive species has died.

Tuesday, June 09, 2009  It appears the controversy surrounding "Rocky", the snakehead fish, isn’t going away.

Sunday, March 08, 2009  Chris Deverso says he is ordering "Save Rocky" shirts. The money raised will benefit animal rescue efforts.

Wednesday, March 04, 2009  You're probalby familiar with the story of Rocky the Snakehead fish.  He's the more than two foot long fish state environmental official want to confiscate from its owned and destroy because it is illegal to possess in New York.

Sunday, March 01, 2009  Rocky the fish is all over the internet – or at least discussion about him is.

Thursday, February 26, 2009  A Clay man received some good news when his pet fish was spared by the DEC.