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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  A central New York group that's trying to prevent the sale of a local museum's valuable painting is planning to hold a public meeting next week

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A Bouckville teenager is facing charges in a deadly crash that killed one of her passengers.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  A federal trial date is set for the child pornography charges against the man accused of killing a Liverpool school librarian.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Officials have permitted us to release photos of David Renz, 29, on Thursday, giving the public its first look at the man accused of killing a Liverpool school librarian and raping a child in Clay last Friday.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  An intense search is underway on Verplank Road in the Town of Clay where Lori Bresnahan was murdered Thursday night. Police have been searching the area on and off since the murder, but neighbors say Monday’s search is the most intense it has been. About 45 officials are going side-by-side through the area.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Officials at the New York Northern Probation Department say they believe rape and murder suspect David Renz was able to take apart and reconstruct his monitoring ankle bracket before the attack in Clay on Thursday night. A Federal judge previously acknowledged having concerns about Renz’s technological skills.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Federal prosecutors are looking at the transcript of the hearing that set David Renz free despite child pornography charges.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Authorities say they have a suspect in custody in the death of a woman who was attacked in front of a 10-year-old girl who was with her during a carjacking and kidnapping Thursday night at Great Northern Mall in Clay.

Friday, March 15, 2013  The man accused of kidnapping a woman and child Great Northern Mall in Clay on Thursday night, killing the woman and raping the child, was previously charged with possession of child pornography, according to court papers.

Monday, February 25, 2013  A roundup of the 2013 Oscars and a full list of winners.

Monday, February 25, 2013  A painting given to William H. Seward before he became Abraham Lincoln's secretary of state is being put up for sale.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Police say responding officers arrived in the area and saw a man running from the park carrying what appeared to be a long gun.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The nominees for the 2013 Oscars were announced Thursday morning. This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Seth MacFarlane. What's your pick for Best Picture?

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  A man is accused of punching, kicking and biting a woman while taking her cell phone.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Standing behind a podium at Auburn High School, Doris Kearns Goodwin told the sold out crowd she turned down an invitation for a private screening of the film "Lincoln" at the White House with President Obama, instead choosing to speak in Auburn Thursday evening.