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Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Former North Country Congressman David Martin Died Tuesday

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  A Sheriff's deputy responding to Spicebush Trial in Clay found two brown pit bulls acting aggressively.

Friday, May 25, 2012  U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says his laws to close loopholes that allow synthetic marijuana and dangerous "bath salts" to be sold openly have passed the Senate.

Monday, March 26, 2012  The Upstate New York Poison Center is launching a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of synthetic marijuana. Synthetic marijuana is blamed for at least two deaths in Central New York.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  There is a new push to keep synthetic marijuana and drug-like products out of the hands of children. Senator Charles Schumer (D, New York) is pushing to make them illegal.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  The Syracuse Auto Dealers Association is getting ready for this year's auto expo. The charity kickoff Wednesday night.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Be careful the next time your phone rings. Hospice of Central New York says it's received word from several people about a local phone scam.

Friday, September 09, 2011  An Oswego mother was arrested on a drug charge with her two infant children sitting in the car.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  They go by a number of different brands and names. They’re called 'spice', 'herbs', and 'incense', but they’re smoked by young people in an attempt to get high.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  An Ithaca family claim a hallucinogenic drug sold legally at the Ithaca Commons is in fact very dangerous, and should be investigated.

Thursday, November 19, 2009  Since he expects further cuts in state funding, Dowdell has turned to a proven fundraiser, Disco.