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Monday, May 06, 2013  Even as the economy continues to improve, more people are using SNAP benefits with a 105% increase in Onondaga County since 2000.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings killed in a shootout with police received welfare benefits from the state up until last year, when he became ineligible based on family income.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  For a second day, demonstrators are outside the Supreme Court as the justices hear a case involving gay marriage. Wednesday’s crowd is somewhat smaller than Tuesday’s and includes mostly gay marriage supporters holding American and rainbow flags.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  After years of talk, the transformation of South Salina Street in the heart of downtown Syracuse is starting to take shape. CenterState CEO will move into the Pike Block as its anchor tenant.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Down the street from the green on top traffic light in Tipperary Hill, the Shamrock Race kicks off tomorrow at 10:00 am. Two of the more than 3,500 runners are racing for the first time on Tipp Hill.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  If you don't choose between direct deposit or debit cards, the government will do it for you

Monday, February 18, 2013  Baby Easton Friedel returned home from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital on Sunday, where he underwent a bronchoscope, according to the family’s Facebook page.

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Raw Video -- Baby Easton Friedel is headed to the Epidermolysis Bullosa Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital on Wednesday for a round of doctor appointments.The special medical flight is the only way Easton could possibly travel to Ohio. The trip is courtesy of Patient Airlift Services (PALS), which is a chairty network of pilots who donate their time and aircraft.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Baby Easton Friedel was released from the hospital Monday after spending the weekend in the hospital for a bulging soft spot, atrophy on his brain, and a positive staph test over the weekend.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Baby Easton Friedel was released from the hospital Monday and will head to the Epidermolysis Bullosa Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital on Wednesday for a round of doctor appointments.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  There are more complications today for baby Easton Friedel, the infant with the rare skin disease EB.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Strangers on the night of a horrific car accident, Kailee Perrin, has not only kept in touch with the crash victim, but has organized a benefit to raise money for her and her family.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  New York has starting recruiting insurance companies to provide coverage through the New York Health Benefit Exchange created under national health care reforms.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The Robin Hood Foundation says it is beginning to distribute $50 million in proceeds from last week's benefit concert to organizations helping victims of Superstorm Sandy.