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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  A 93-mile stretch of the Erie Canal from the Albany area to central New York has been closed because of high water levels on the Mohawk River.

Friday, May 17, 2013  State Police have identified the human remains found earlier this month in Little Falls.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Three former employees of a central New York fiber optic products manufacturer and a fourth man have been convicted in a scheme to steal business from the company

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Human remains were found behind a residence at 59 Flint Avenue in the City of Little Falls, according to the New York State Police

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Prosecutors want to view the personnel records of a former Rochester police officer charged in the fatal shooting of his 38-year-old son in an Adirondack motel last summer.

Monday, April 29, 2013  There is an effort underway in the Mohawk Valley to honor the victims in last month's shooting spree in Herkimer County.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  State police review of Kurt Myers' phone records show only calls from creditors, none from family or friends.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Three weeks after Kirk Myers opened fire at his Mohawk barbershop, killing three, John Seymour speaks about his recovery and terrifying encounter with the shooter.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Barber John Seymour is nursing a gunshot wound to his left forearm.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The K-9 dog killed in a standoff in Herkimer earlier this month was wearing a ballistic vest, police say.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Neighbors and businesses in the Village of Mohawk are hanging up purple ribbons to show support to the victims of the shootings in Herkimer County.

Friday, March 22, 2013  A week after an FBI dog was killed by a gunman in the Mohawk Valley, some state senators are hoping to make injuring or killing police animals a felony.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Authorities say the man who fatally shot four men in neighboring upstate New York villages last week still had 50 rounds on him and another 45 in his vehicle parked outside the building where he was killed in a shootout with police.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  An autopsy shows that the man suspected of killing four in a rampage in Herkimer and Mohawk last week died of gunshot wounds.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Two prayer vigils were held to honor the victims on Monday night. Interfaith Prayer Services were held at St. Augustine Episcopal Church and Herkimer Methodist Church.