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Monday, May 13, 2013  A federal judge has approved a $40 million class-action settlement between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought toning shoes after ads made unfounded claims that the footwear would help people lose weight and strengthen muscles.

Friday, April 12, 2013  An Oswego County father and son were arrested Thursday after police say the teenage son inappropriately touched a child, and the father tried to stop deputies from arresting him.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The yogurt culture continues to grow in Central New York. An Ohio-based company is setting up shop in Lysander next month, and could bring as many as 120 new jobs.

Friday, March 01, 2013  A 22-year-old man was killed in an early morning car crash in the town of Pompey.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Beer lovers across the country have filed $5 million class-action lawsuits accusing Anheuser-Busch of watering down its Budweiser, Michelob and other brands.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Charging stations, specifically for electric cars are showing up everywhere, thanks in large part to taxpayer funded grants.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Syracuse is ranked number 6 on a Top 10 list of best cities to find love at work, according to the online salary database Payscale.com.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  After installing highly efficient canning line last spring, Anheuser-Busch InBev brewery in Lysander is producing more beer and hiring more employees.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  A New York state lawmaker wants to ban a popular over-the-counter, muscle-building drug following cyclist Lance Armstrong's confession of using the dangerous supplements to win the Tour de France.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Urinary incontinence is an embarrassing condition that affects millions of Americans, many of them women, but now there's an unlikely treatment option.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  A disability typically prevents him from participating in sports, but last week a young man from Oklahoma was able to make a dream come true.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  A shooting took place on the USC campus during a party hosted by a student

Saturday, October 20, 2012  Two women with CNY ties will be proclaimed Saints on Sunday morning

Friday, October 05, 2012  The race for the 22nd Congressional District has taken an unusual and disturbing twist over an accusation that Republican incumbent Richard Hanna improperly used his influence to convince local television stations to drop a debate.

Saturday, September 08, 2012  Matt Barkley threw for three of his six touchdowns in the final quarter, just as the Orange were starting to get back in it, for 42-29 win at the at New York's College Classic at Metlife Stadium.