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Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Oneida Indian Nation has agreed to effectively end its decides-long land claim in Oneida and Madison counties in exchange for exclusive rights to operate a casino in Central New York.

Monday, April 22, 2013  They say plans to change operations at two busies fire stations will make city less safe

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Large turnout for a job fair at the State Fairgrounds, sponsored by the New York State Department of Labor.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Pope Francis' election stirs up Argentine 'dirty war' allegations; biographer calls it unfair

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Story updated: Argentine archbishop has been selected as new pope, the first pope from the Americas.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  State Assemblyman Al Stirpe is apologizing for his foul language during a meeting last week with gun control protesters.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Ahead of UN sanctions vote, North Korea vows preemptive nuke strikes against US

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Kentucky senator uses rare filibuster to block vote on President Obama's nominee to lead CIA

Friday, March 01, 2013  Army GI says he leaked secrets to WikiLeaks to expose US 'bloodlust' in 2 wars, spur debate

Friday, March 01, 2013  Obama, in broad legal opinion, urges Supreme Court to overturn California gay marriage ban

Friday, February 22, 2013  To many of us here in Central New York and throughout the state, The Great New York State Fair is the shining jewel of the summer. It has taken on a tarnish after two scathing reports in less than three years.