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Monday, May 06, 2013  Even as the economy continues to improve, more people are using SNAP benefits with a 105% increase in Onondaga County since 2000.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  A new photo app is creating a lot of buzz and some controversy. It's quickly gaining a reputation for being the new sexting app and many people are learning that, while they think their photos are private, they may not be.

Monday, September 17, 2012  The experts say unusual warmth earlier this year, a cold snap and then stretches without rain in some parts of the state won't have much effect on this fall's foliage color in New York.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  A cold snap reduced the number of crops this year for farmers.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  A Maryland man has pleaded guilty in a turtle trafficking case in New York.

Friday, January 13, 2012  One of the country's leading memory experts says that by age 45 people start having memory lapses, but now you can do something about it.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  According to the National Weather Service, a weak EF0 tornado briefly touched down along Kellogg Street just west of State Route 12, about 2½ miles southeast of Clinton.

Sunday, July 17, 2011  Info sessions on Medicare changes and more

Monday, June 13, 2011  Anti-hunger advocates in New York want to change the name of the food stamps program to help avoid the stigma of receiving the benefit for the poor and working poor

Monday, October 18, 2010  A Cortland clinic that spays and neuters animals is in need of money, and organizers say they hope they don't have to cut back.

Wednesday, December 09, 2009  This brings an end to the snowless streak that started back the last time we had 1” or more of snow back on February 24th.