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Yesterday at 6:50 PM  Some New York lawmakers are pushing to prohibit using cash welfare benefits to pay for tobacco, alcohol, strip clubs and illegal drugs.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Voters in the Moravia School District approved the revised budget.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Tuesday's second vote on budget  passes.  3,329 yes votes and 2,365 no votes.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  It's a sight that can trigger dread. The low-battery message appears on your cell phone when there's no charger around.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  A 3-year-old boy is in the hospital recovering from injuries after falling out of a second-story apartment window in Syracuse.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  The Oneida County District Attorney says it is too early to look at potential criminal charges related to the missing baby in Utica. The baby has been missing for approximately three weeks now.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Family and friends gathered on Monday night outside the home of Levon Wameling at 748 Jay Street in Utica.

Monday, June 17, 2013  The Utica Police, who previously asked residents not to organize a search for missing 9-month-old Levon Wameling, are now welcoming citizens to volunteer to join the search when it becomes appropriate.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Route 81 South is closed near Adams Street after a multiple-vehicle crash at 6:40pm on Saturday.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Fires on Ackerman Ave. and Rich Street early Saturday morning

Saturday, June 15, 2013  An investigation is underway into a shooting that happened on the 1200 block of Butternut Street at about 2:55 AM Saturday, according to Syracuse Police.

Friday, June 14, 2013  As Utica Police continue to search for missing 9-month-old Levon Wameling, they are asking residents not to organize a search.

Friday, June 14, 2013  North Syracuse School Superintendent Kim Dyce Faucette is urging voters to approve the district's latest budget proposal claiming that a defeat would be "drastic."

Friday, June 14, 2013  A recall was issued for girls sandals that may pose a choking hazard.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Governor Andrew Cuomo announced eight more free concerts coming to the Chevy Court stage at the Great New York State Fair this summer.