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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A Romulus man accused of killing his son to collect insurance money is now facing additional charges.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer wants the federal government to create a rapid response team to quickly strike at invasive species nationwide, including those found in the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and in the Adirondacks

Friday, April 12, 2013  U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says there are more than 800 hazardous bridges without adequate emergency plans in New York

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  A trial is expected to start his fall for a central New York man charged with killing his 23-year-old son in a staged accident to collect his life insurance.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state will spend $3.6 million to create four new food distribution hubs across upstate New York, creating 150 jobs and giving farmers new opportunities to get their products to consumers.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  A 53-year-old upstate New York man has pleaded not guilty to charges he killed his son in a staged accident to collect his life insurance.

Monday, February 04, 2013  A 52-year-old upstate New York man accused of killing his son in a staged accident to collect his life insurance is due back in court.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  Abused dogs continue recovering after being seized by the Finger Lakes SPCA.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The Finger Lakes SPCA of Central New York in Auburn posted a picture of a neglected dog to their Facebook page, calling it one of the worst cases of animal abuse their investigators have ever seen.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  New York wine and food will again be part of presidential inauguration in the celebration for President Barack Obama on Jan. 21

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Authorities say a woman has been killed in a fire at her home in the Finger Lakes region.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  An upstate New York man has admitted embezzling more than $71,000 from a Finger Lakes civic center where he was executive director.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  State police say a court clerk in the Finger Lakes has been charged with pilfering $1,000.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  A museum in New York's Finger Lakes has returned a number of artifacts to the Onondaga Indian Nation.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Police are investigating a collision between an ambulance and a minibus in the Finger Lakes that sent five people to hospitals.