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Saturday, May 11, 2013  On Friday night, a crate with 9 puppies and their mother was discovered on the side of Route 17 in Bernhards Bay in Oswego County. These baby pit bulls were only days old and severely malnourished.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Fans of The Sound Garden music store are afraid proposed law targeting pawn shops could close downtown Syracuse business.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Syracuse church is collecting 'mobility aids and appliances', sending them to Nigeria for re-use

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  David F. McNamara, 36, was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for murdering his ex-girlfriend Katie Socci. Socci’s parents and McNamara each spoke at sentencing and the District Attorney gave extensive detail about evidence in the case.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  It's 77.7 miles around Seneca Lake. At the Seneca seven race, seven members from each team complete the course together. A team from Baldwinsville was running with a specific purpose in honor of their fallen hero, Corporal Kyle Schneider.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Former patients of Corning Hospital are suing the hospital and Guthrie Healthcare System, the hospital’s parent company.

Friday, March 15, 2013  An Auburn man is accused of sexually abusing two young girls, in separate incidents. James Quinn, 76, faces sexual abuse and coercion charges, as well as two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Five more severely emaciated and nearly wild horses were taken from a farm in the Town of Onondaga today.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  David McNamara, a drug convict who just last month rejected a plea deal in the killing of his ex-girlfriend Katie Socci, has now pleaded guilty to murder.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  In the wake of allegations that former Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine had sexually abused two former ball boys, his wife Laurie Fine sued ESPN for libel for its coverage.

Monday, February 11, 2013  A post office employee is accused of stealing a credit card and money from the mail.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The Finger Lakes SPCA of Central New York in Auburn posted a picture of a neglected dog to their Facebook page, calling it one of the worst cases of animal abuse their investigators have ever seen.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  David McNamera is accused of killing Katie Socci and rejected a plea agreement.

Monday, January 21, 2013  The Seneca County Sheriff announces the arrest of Brian K. Jensen, 37.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Investigators identify more victims in the case against a Dewitt chiropractor and licensed massage therapist, first arrested for sexual abuse in December.  Dr. Eli Guterman, 30, of the Back N Touch Wellness Center, faces two new counts of sexual abuse and forcible touching, accused of inappropriately touching women at his office.