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Monday, May 13, 2013  Freeze warnings up, so here's what to do

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  A Lake Effect Snow Warning is in effect for Jefferson and Lewis counties through 7pm Wednesday. Oswego county has a Lake Effect Snow Warning through 7am Thursday.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  It’s that time of the year when those New Year’s resolutions start to fade away, and the cold Central New York winter is often at it’s harshest.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  About 150 people braved 30 degree water temperatures on Seneca River to take part in the Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, a big part of the Baldwinsville Big Chill Weekend.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Does a change in temperature cause illness? The short answer is no, but extended periods of cold may.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  With this most recent blast of cold air, wind chills have dipped below zero at times. While this is certainly nothing new to Central New Yorkers, it does bear some reminders regarding safety in the cold air.

Monday, June 04, 2012  New York Apple farmers hurt by the spring frost could get some help from new legislation proposed Monday by a group of lawmakers.

Monday, June 04, 2012  New York legislators say the state's important apple crop took a beating this spring.

Monday, March 26, 2012  Temperatures dipping into the teens could create a challenge for farmers who are already dealing with a season of difficult weather.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Tuesday night, the Rescue Mission was on patrol and dropping off food, drinks and blankets to homeless people in Syracuse.

Friday, November 18, 2011  With lake effect snow pounding parts of Central New York and a chilly start to the day, it's important to remind people about caring for your pets in the cold.

Saturday, February 19, 2011  Remember the other day when it felt like Spring and for once...just once, it felt warm enough to throw on a pair of flip flops and go for a stroll?  Well, I guess if you blinked -- you missed it, because Old Man Winter is back in Syracuse.

Saturday, February 12, 2011  A link is suggested between indoor temperatures and obesity.

Wednesday, July 08, 2009  The title of this story is a take on the summer of 1992 when that year was dubbed “the summer than never was”.

Thursday, January 29, 2009  The death of a Michigan man who froze to death in his own home has the Onondaga County Office of Aging and Youth encouraging people to check on their neighbors during the cold winter months.