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Monday, February 18, 2013  Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office say a property owner on Shields Road in the Town of Venice reported that he had witnessed a suspicious van repeatedly driving past his farm on Thursday.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has announced a settlement with insurer Excellus Bluecross Blueshield requiring refunds to patients and health care providers who overpaid due to improper accounting of deductibles.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  A severe shortage of doctors is forcing colleges such as Upstate Medical University to increase its enrollment and graduation rates.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  A third person has died from injuries suffered in an early Monday morning crash on I-690 in Geddes. State Police say Joseph M. Clayton, 28, succumbed to severe head trauma and internal injuries.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  A Utica man denied money to buy drugs takes out his anger on home appliances.

Monday, July 30, 2012  State Police in Marcy say they arrested 43-year-old Robert F. Adesak, of Utica, for firing a gun at a home in Marcy.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  More people in upstate New York suffer from asthma. That's according to a new report by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.

Saturday, December 03, 2011  You need to enroll if you're just 65, or change plans to fit your health needs

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  An Oswego County man is facing DWI charges after driving with two flat tires and a smashed windshield.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  More companies are taking a hard line on their employees who smoke. Some are charging more for health insurance. Others are refusing to hire smokers altogether.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  48-year-old Stephen Harry Shields was found under the eastbound Arterial bridge of Routes 5 and 20 on June 14th.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011  According to Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, nearly 12,000 individuals and companies in New York state have forgotten about more than $15 million in checks issued by Excellus Health Plan including Excellus BlueCross BlueShield in 2007 to members and providers.

Friday, March 04, 2011  Smoking rates have leveled off in recent years, but the percentage of high school smokers across New York state is rising. That's according to a new report by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010  Legislation on Gov. David Paterson's desk would let debtors shield more personal property from creditors in court judgments and bankruptcies.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  Dean Worden walks away with only minor injuries when branches plunged onto his car, smashing through his windshield.