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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  As the Syracuse men's basketball team heads into tournament time, the program may be under fire again.

Monday, January 23, 2012  Kids say the darndest things, especially when daddy is trying to hide from the cops.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  It's the kind of stuff that gives moms nightmares: a machete near a play area, household chemicals accessible to preschoolers, and instructors teaching without a criminal background check.

Monday, November 21, 2011  An Ilion manufacturing company is facing nearly three dozen safety violations.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  The Skaneateles School Board will meet tonight and discuss the resignation of head football coach Tim Green.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  A Utica company where a worker died in May is being cited for safety violations.