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Monday, February 04, 2013  In January Scott Shafer was introduced as the Head Coach of the Syracuse Football Team, taking the reigns from Doug Marrone who was tapped to lead the Buffalo Bills.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  A local child had the ride of his life this morning after police say he drove off with his family’s car and nearly hit a church down the street.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  A father accused of kidnapping his daughter and keeping her overseas for five years made his first court appearance Wednesday.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  Syracuse businesses are trying to take advantage of SU"s run through the NCAA Tournament, and their promotion is gaining national attention.

Friday, January 20, 2012  Occupy Syracuse protestors plan on Occupying the courts this afternoon as part of a nationwide protest.

Monday, January 09, 2012  The new Scam Source is a comprehensive resource on scam investigations from BBBs around the country, with tips from BBB, law enforcement and others.

Thursday, December 22, 2011  Police say a drunken New York man struck a deer with his vehicle, then tried driving the injured animal to a nearby hospital - for humans.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  A Carthage man was arrested for allegedly obtaining drugs illegally from patients while practicing as a registered nurse.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  Voting overwhelmingly in favor of the proposal, Liverpool School Board members have taken the first step in changing where kids go to school in the district.

Monday, August 15, 2011  A Swedish defense company has completed its acquisition of the Sensis Corporation, based in East Syracuse.

Friday, July 01, 2011  It's the first day on the job for the new superintendent of the Syracuse City School District.

Friday, December 10, 2010  The latest scam targeting New Yorkers this holiday season are fraudulent checks that appear to come from New York State.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009  Kirsten Gillibrand, a little-known, pro-gun Democrat from upstate New York, has been sworn in as the state's junior U.S. senator.