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Yesterday at 4:06 PM  The Madison County Sheriff’s Office says two deputies are being hailed as heroes for saving the life of a suicidal woman who had threatened to jump off the gorge at the Chittenango Falls State Park in Cazenovia.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Top prosecutors in San Francisco and New York announced the formation of a nationwide initiative and coalition of police, prosecutors and other officials in an attempt to stop a surge in smartphone thefts.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  An online petition was created in an effort to keep The Sound Garden in Syracuse’s Armory Square.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  The State Fairgrounds were filled Sunday with hundreds of people out paying tribute to a man they remember as a local hero. He was remembered for saving his neighbors from a Liverpool fire three years ago.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Many people in Auburn are saying the same thing about their new red crosswalk. It's very bright, and new and clean. If you drive or walk around downtown Auburn, you will find one glaring difference.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Syracuse Police are investigating a robbery that happened on March 20 at about 7:00 pm at the Stop & Save Market at 700 Midland Avenue.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Many people enjoy getting their newspaper, but problems prevented many from getting their newspaper on Sunday

Monday, March 11, 2013  William G. Veit, president of Scotsman Media Group, announced Monday that the company has published its last issue of the Pennysaver.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  A 23-year-old Syracuse man who has lived with diabetes since he was 2 1/2 years old gets a new service puppy that can detect slight changes in his blood glucose levels.

Sunday, December 16, 2012  Plan offers incentives for 'redeveloping' rather than expanding into rural areas

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Winter is quickly approaching in Central New York and there are a few ways you can prepare your home for the winter and save money on heating.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Controversy continues to swirl around racy online political ads that condemn same sex marriage.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Mayor Stephanie A. Miner is calling on New York Republican leaders to join her in condemning a direct mail piece sent by the Committee to Save the Erie County Republican Party.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  A New York City bus driver is being hailed as a hero for saving a 7-year-old girl who fell three stories from a Brooklyn building.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  An Albany-area boy is credited with saving his father's life after telling his mom she was doing something wrong.