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Yesterday at 8:09 AM  A Republican county official who once called a central New York congressman a "chicken" for skipping a televised debate is buying the Democratic lawmaker's suburban Syracuse home.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  An analysis of more than 33,000 cases of foodborne illness shows that ground beef and chicken have caused more hospitalizations than other meats.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Fire officials are investigating a blaze that killed thousands of chickens at a Hudson Valley farm.

Friday, February 01, 2013  The Super Bowl is Sunday, in case you didn't already know. No matter which team you're rooting for, you will most likely be having a large amount of food during game day.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Customers are still willing to pay more for chicken wings, despite a price hike due to decreased chicken productivity over the past year.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Broaster's Chicken on South Salina Street is robbed by armed, masked men.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Restaurants are getting a taste of the Midwest drought. It's driving up prices for corn, chicken and meat and restaurants are struggling to keep menu prices the same.

Monday, July 09, 2012  A local bartender gave away more than $1,000 of free food and drinks in one 8-hour shift, including more than 270 shots of top shelf liquor.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  A little taste of Louisiana has come to Destiny USA, courtesy of a fast food chain that is growing nationwide.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  Jonee Matthews and her pet have something in common, and lots to overcome

Monday, April 23, 2012  It's a common misperception that the shots you got as kid will provide immunity for a lifetime. So which vaccines should you consider once you reach adulthood?

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  McDonald's apologized and pulled an ad that came back to bite them.

Thursday, June 09, 2011  The chicken you plan to eat for dinner tonight may have something added that you don't want.

Monday, August 30, 2010  One candidate for governor is lashing out over a lack of debates.

Monday, August 30, 2010  Two New York State legislators are introducing a bill requiring farmers to vaccinate their chickens against salmonella.