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Thursday, March 21, 2013  A government study finds that despite growing awareness of hate crimes, the share of those crimes reported to police has fallen as more victims of violent attacks express doubts that police can or will help.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  An alarming new report on the prevalence of Alheimer's disease and dementia was released Tuesday by the Alzheimer's Association.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  A new federal government survey shows New York has a relatively low level of obesity among adults.

Monday, August 13, 2012  The USDA says crop production in 2012 for New York is expected to be mostly higher compared to last year.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  If you're looking for a job, you might want to consider the world of Home health aides.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  The first full month of fall, October had both a summer and winter twinge.

Thursday, August 11, 2011  A special conference today looks to help people learn how to protect themselves from stalkers.

Monday, March 07, 2011  There are some startling new statistics about distracted driving. A new Consumer Reports poll says 63 percent of young people admit they use a handheld phone while driving. Thirty percent say they've sent text messages while behind the wheel.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  All of New York's 17 large counties reported wage gains, but only four exceeded the national increase. Onondaga County was on that list. Oneida County recorded the lowest average weekly wages.

Tuesday, November 09, 2010  New York data show major crimes rising 1 percent in the first six months of 2010 following almost two decades of decline statewide.

Monday, November 01, 2010  Click on the story to get the exact details of how Syracuse stacked up in October and what may occur in November.

Thursday, July 01, 2010  During the month of June 2010, Syracuse Hancock International Airport received 6.57” of rain. That is well above the normal of 3.54”, over 3 inches, in fact.

Tuesday, September 01, 2009  Central New York finally received a seasonable summer stretch during much of the middle of the month of August, especially with respect to those temperamental temperatures.