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Thursday, December 27, 2012  Four national retailers have agreed to recall more than 150,000 Nap Nanny baby recliners after at least five infant deaths and dozens of reports of children nearly falling out of the recliners.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  This past Tuesday evening, despite it being rainy and soggy and not winter-like, car after car came through the CNYcentral parking for Wayne's annual Toys for Tots Drive Thru dropping off toys for those in need at Christmas.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Hasbro says it will soon reveal a gender-neutral Easy-Bake Oven after meeting with a New Jersey girl who started a campaign calling on the toy maker to make one that appeals to all kids.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Thousands of men and women in Santa suits have taken to the streets of New York City to bring some good cheer, be a little naughty and donate food for Hurricane Sandy victims.

Sunday, December 16, 2012  100 feet of toys, and food for 15-hundred brought in by CNY team

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  An upstate man's collection of G.I. Joes dating back to the 1960s and `70s is featured in a newly opened exhibit at the New York State Military Museum.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  The group identified 19 potentially unsafe toys and children's products in 32 stores cross the state.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  A Florida couple made a shocking discovery in a trash dumpster behind their restaurant; boxes of gifts that were supposed to be on their way to children in Haiti.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  The 'Operation Sandy Relief' group was asked to help supply toys to kids affected by Sandy in New York City, and are expecting 10,000 people to be at the event when they travel downstate on December 15th.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  A Dora the Explorer guitar, dragster cars with small wheels and finger-fidget desktop magnets are among the toys consumer advocates are warning about as the holiday buying season begins.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Thanksgiving and Black Friday store hours for a number of the large retail stores and malls in Central New York.

Friday, August 24, 2012  Hours after his death, the family and friends of Michael Cardwell Jr. shared their remembrances of the 19-year-old this evening.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Guidecraft is recalling about 1,800 children's 40-in-1 dramatic play theater toys.

Friday, December 23, 2011  One local elementary school is making sure every child has at least one present this Christmas.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Police say it's a very naughty list, sometimes checked twice.