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Monday, May 13, 2013  A 50-year old Chenango County man accused of raping a young girl and is being held in the county jail without bail.

Friday, May 10, 2013  We are getting our first look at the man accused of stabbing a woman to death in Syracuse.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A Syracuse man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a stabbing on Gertrude Street in Syracuse’s Hawley Green neighborhood Thursday afternoon.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  As the case against the man accused of holding three women prisoners against their will in his Cleveland home for a decade awaits grand jury action, details unravel in the case, with strings attached to one of his sons, a newspaper article, and even Western New York.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Plans are underway to turn the office building across the street from National Grid's downtown Syracuse headquarters into student housing.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The verdict for two brothers accused of stealing a winning $5 million scratch-off lottery ticket was handed down Wednesday morning, but the question still remains – who gets the $5 million prize?

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Judge Joseph Fahey found Andy Ashkar found guilty of criminal possession of stolen property. Both brothers were acquitted on conspiracy charges.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The verdict for two brothers accused of stealing a winning $5 million scratch-off lottery ticket is expected Wednesday morning.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  The state Thruway Authority has switched over to more energy efficient LED lighting at 20 toll barrier and plazas and plans more upgrades to save money.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The fifth and final day of trial for two brothers charged with stealing a winning $5 million scratch-off lottery ticket focused on Andy Ashkar’s testimony. Defense attorneys say they do not expect a verdict for at least a week.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The trial of two brothers charged with stealing a winning $5 million scratch-off lottery ticket from the man who may have bought it at the Syracuse store owned by the siblings' father continued into its fourth day in Onondaga County Court on Thursday.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The case against two brothers accused of stealing a $5 million lottery ticket from a faithful customer at their father's store in Syracuse, continued Wednesday in Onondaga County Court. For the first time in three days of testimony, Robert Miles, the man who says he bought the winning ticket, took the stand.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  An LED lighting upgrade to the Thruway and Canal system is projected to save the Thruway Authority about 20 percent on electricity costs.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Red flags went up at the Lottery, when the $5million dollar claim was made

Monday, April 22, 2013  A trial is underway for two brothers charged with stealing a winning $5 million scratch-off lottery ticket from the man who bought it at the Syracuse store owned by the siblings' father.