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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Republican Assembly members are calling for a constitutional amendment that would allow voters to recall their elected officials for corruption and other reasons.

Friday, February 08, 2013  The Washington Times reports that a couple received a surprising discount on their bill at a Washington State restaurant.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Several Republican state lawmakers, criticizing the quick passage last month of gun restrictions, say they've introduced legislation that would limit Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo's use of so-called "messages of necessity" that permit quick voting on important bills.

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

Friday, November 09, 2012  The State Thruway Authority is planning to approve a toll hike for truckers as early as Friday.

Friday, October 19, 2012  A federal jury has awarded $2 million to a police officer who sued the Ithaca Police Department, claiming city officials discriminated against him after he filed human rights complaints.

Sunday, May 06, 2012  One of most recognizable trophies in sports arrived in Central New York today, as Fulton youth hockey player Noah Delaney won Discover's Day With the Cup contest, and the right to be with the NHL's Stanley Cup for the day.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  New York State gets a gade of "D" in new national report.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Home-brewed coffee lovers, take note: More than a million coffee makers are being recalled after dozens of reports of the brewers spraying hot liquid, coffee grounds or tea leaves onto people.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Syracuse taxpayers will shell out $375 thousand to settle a harassment suit filed by a female Syracuse Police officer.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  New York State lawmakers haven't had a pay raise in the last 13 years, not since 1999.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  Auburn police chief Gary Giannotta has disciplined one of his sergeants for violating department policy.

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Monday, November 14, 2011  OCC's Athletic Director says the law would enforce what's already being done at his college

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  tain Owen Honors, of Clay, will face a Navy board today and explain why he should be allowed to stay in the Navy after producing lewd videos and playing them for his crew.