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Thursday, April 04, 2013  The new owners of Greek Peak in Cortland will keep the ski resort open and possibly even expand.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Senator Charles Schumer was at the Port of Oswego on Monday, supporting upgrades to port railroad tracks, cargo handling equpment and harbor dredging

Sunday, December 23, 2012  Senator Charles Schumer’s office announced the winners of the lottery for tickets to President Obama’s swearing-in ceremony.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Following the completion of Phase one, the Inner Harbor Project faces the possibility of a snag which threatens to stall the $350 million dollar development. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer announced Wednesday he will seek $2 million dollars in federal economic development grants to jump start the second stage of this project.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  On Wednesday morning, New York Senator Schumer was at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse to launch a campaign to save tax credits and get our heroes back to work.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Syracuse could lose out on more than a million dollars in federal money secured to improve Onondaga Creek.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  The Onondaga County Department of Health has a simple message for the public when it comes to West Nile and other mosquito born viruses. Department of Health Dr. Cynthia Morrow says protecting yourself from mosquito bites is the key.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Greek Peak Mountain Resort in central New York has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy court protection.

Monday, July 30, 2012  New York Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand support an increase to the federal minimum wage, while a similar proposal is stalled in Albany.

Monday, July 16, 2012  One of Central New York's most popular ski resorts needs help from the Federal Government to avoid a slippery financial slope.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Stories involving crimes are often tagged with, "If you have any information, call the police." That's because police often have a hard time getting witnesses to come forward for fear of revenge.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is asking Google Maps to blur out images of people in its newest data collection, which includes photographs from planes.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Some relief could be on the way for Central New York farmers.

Monday, May 28, 2012  Senator Schumer warns people about a study that shows metal breaking off of grill brushes, ending up in food and damaging people's bodies.

Monday, May 14, 2012  Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is making the rounds of upstate New York college campuses to promote legislation to help veterans get education and training needed for civilian jobs.