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Thursday, March 07, 2013  If you look around you'll see more bulldozers than snow plows as spring draws closer. It's a good time to be in the construction business and that good feeling is what brought many people to the Hard Hat Expo at the State Fairgrounds.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  State Police in LaFayette responded to a serious accident on State Route 11 at Moltion Road at 1:59am Saturday.

Monday, January 21, 2013  After a long day shoveling snow, customers at Mimi's Drive Inn in Fulton, welcomed a warm meal indoors.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Today was a day of preparation for snow removal fleets in Syracuse. With forecasts between eight and twelve inches of snow for the Syracuse area, there isn't any time to waste.

Saturday, December 22, 2012  *Update: I-481 is now clear .*

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  A judge has ordered New York state to pay $3.5 million to the estate of an Air Force retiree who was killed eight years ago when his car plunged off a snowy interstate highway overpass in Syracuse.

Saturday, February 25, 2012  The snowy weather Syracuse is known for made its return Saturday.  For many, this was one of the first times they needed to pull out the snow shovel this winter.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Without much snow, Syracuse's Department of Public Works doesn't have to spend as much money to plow.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  The New York State Thruway is reminding drivers to get their vehicles ready for what’s to come in the next several months.

Monday, November 07, 2011  Fives towns in one of upstate New York's snowiest regions say they won't plow roads owned by the county this winter because the county doesn't pay them enough to perform the work.

Friday, October 28, 2011  As we approach the winter season, the state Attorney General is remind people to be cautious when hiring snow removal contractors to clear their driveways, storefronts and parking lots.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  The NYC Department of Sanitation announced Monday it is seeking to hire private snow plows to help out when 6 or more inches of snow are forecast.

Thursday, June 09, 2011  The City of Syracuse is getting some financial help from Syracuse University.

Monday, March 07, 2011  "We did lose control" says DPW Commissioner.  AAA, shovelers also struggle

Friday, January 21, 2011  Investigators with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department have watched the video from the camera on board the bus involved in this week’s crash in Savannah.