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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  There's a new tool to track sex offenders in Oneida County. Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol and Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente announced Tuesday the sheriff's office is joining the "OffenderWatch" Program.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  An Oneida County woman heads up a national campaign to challenge the myths and misconceptions surrounding sex offenders.

Monday, April 29, 2013  A group of Utica residents wants the state and county to stop giving out housing vouchers that allow out-of-town sex offenders to live at motels near the Thruway.

Monday, January 07, 2013  A new proposal would require criminal background checks to keep sex offenders from landing jobs at senior care facilities.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  New York corrections officials say they plan on monitoring sex offenders released on parole closely during Halloween.

Monday, September 24, 2012  The city of Oswego unanimously passes a law to prohibit sex offenders and convicted felons from driving taxi cabs.

Monday, September 10, 2012  A taxi company in Oswego has told the Common Council that several drivers would lose their jobs if the new law is passed.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed laws to have high-level sex offenders' photographs updated every 90 days and ensure their parole transcripts are shared with mental health officials considering possible civil confinement.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  New York state sex offenders are being shut out of online gaming systems that have allowed them to interact with children.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  Searching for sex offenders in your neighborhood is a little easier now thanks to a popular social media website.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  A sex offender from Norwich is accused of creating multiple Facebook accounts using different names.

Monday, October 31, 2011  As thousands of kids across Central New York head out to trick or treat, police are warning parents to be careful who's door you knock on.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011  All it takes is a few clicks of your keyboard and you can use a popular social network to get information about sex offenders living in your neighborhood.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  A Syracuse sex offender was arrested for 2008 charges after he allegedly failed to update his change of address.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  A new law here in New York will change the way sex offenders are monitored.