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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Investigators with the New York State Health Department are looking into allegations against Rural Metro Medical Services in Syracuse.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Three Syracuse markets were searched Thursday morning in connection with an investigation in to New York food stamp fraud and trafficking violations. Four individuals were arrested for falsifying business records and misuse of food stamps.

Monday, January 21, 2013  New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says a new $400,000 grant program has been established to fund projects aimed at restoring waterways in the Adirondacks that have been damaged by acid rain.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  A former Tioga County jail guard who was caught on tape beating a prisoner has been sentenced to six months in federal prison.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  A choking death has led to changes at a central New York nursing home.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Cayuga County Sheriff's deputies say Matthew Pidgeon, 21, of Auburn, was driving too fast when he lost control of his Chevy Impala on State Route 38a near Sayles Corner Road late Wednesday evening.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  The Thruway Authority says state police issued more than 1,000 tickets during a recent crackdown on motorists who speed through work zones on the highway system.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Federal workplace safety officials have hit a hair care manufacturer with fines of $233,000 for hazards at its upstate New York plant.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  New York Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos says the governor's proposal to reduce the penalty for public possession of a small amount of marijuana won't pass his chamber.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  State Police in Central New York say their seatbelt enforcement campaign has resulted in more than 1,200 tickets for drivers and passengers failing to strap into their vehicles.

Monday, June 04, 2012  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will propose lowering the penalty for public possession of a small amount of marijuana, reducing it from a misdemeanor to a violation.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  A Utica man was arrested twice in just three weeks for a number of charges including felony burglary and possession of prescription drugs.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  Reebok wants a ban lifted on its sale of apparel with the name of New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow.

Friday, March 16, 2012  Federal inspectors have proposed fining a yogurt maker $178,000 safety violations at its upstate New York plant.

Friday, March 16, 2012  It was a close game, with the Orange finally coming out ahead of the UNC Asheville Bulldogs with a score of 65-72.