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Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The 2013 White Ribbon campaign kicked off Tuesday morning with a breakfast at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool. CNY Central's CBS-5 News anchor and managing editor Michael Benny and NBC-3 News anchor and managing editor Matt Mulcahy are joined by NewsChannel 9 anchor Dan Cummings as honorary co-chairs of the 2013 White Ribbon Campaign.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Matt's Memo: Matt Mulcahy blogs about Dr. Benjamin Carson speaking from his mind and heart in front of the president.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Thirteen ordinary people are recognized for displaying extraordinary courage to save lives. Some were honored for going above the duties required to do their jobs, others were in the right place at the right time.

Sunday, December 02, 2012  The Liverpool Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Breakfast with Santa on Sunday morning.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Syracuse students and school officials respond to a Youtube parody claiming the new school lunch guidelines leave high schoolers hungry.

Friday, August 31, 2012  The next time you book a hotel room, read the fine print first. New fees and novel freebies continue to pop up on hotel bills. Knowing what's included - and what you're willing to pay for - can make a big difference when it comes time to settle the bill.

Sunday, April 01, 2012  Fun for the children, a morning out for parents

Friday, March 02, 2012  A fashion show and brunch event this March will help in the fight against Ovarian Cancer.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  Signs of progress and challenges are in the economic forecast for Central New York this year. That was the message at this year's Economic Forecast breakfast at the OnCenter in Syracuse.

Monday, December 19, 2011  An upstate New York couple has opened a bed-and-breakfast for parents of children with special needs or life threatening illnesses.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  A coalition of government agencies is backing off a proposal to have food companies stop using cartoon mascots on food marketed to children.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  The IHOP restaurant on West Genesee Street closed Sunday night, according to representatives from the company.

Friday, May 06, 2011  A 61-year-old bed and breakfast owner has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for raping a woman while she was drunk and passed out inside his Mohawk Valley business.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  Since he started his journey with us three months ago, he's lost nearly 50 pounds, which is quite impressive. But he's lost more than 100 pounds since the beginning of his weight loss routine last September.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  Don't let your mistakes get you down!