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Friday, February 08, 2013  Snow plows hit the roads across Central New York significantly improving driving conditions from earlier in the evening.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  In anticipation of the major winter storm expected Wednesday night into Thursday, two Central New York cities have issued parking notices in an effort to keep cars off of the streets and make room for plows.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  Record warm temperatures are really good news for communities facing budget struggles like Syracuse. A lack of snow equals a surplus of cash.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  A Madison County teen is facing a long list of charges after allegedly holding a girl against her will and assaulting her for more than a week.

Saturday, February 25, 2012  The snowy weather Syracuse is known for made its return Saturday.  For many, this was one of the first times they needed to pull out the snow shovel this winter.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  The warm, brown winter that has disappointed snow lovers in much of the U.S. has put more green in the pockets of state and local governments that had their budgets busted last year by the high cost of keeping streets and highways clear.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  Some neighbors in Jefferson County were happy to see some snow finally fall on Northern New York.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  The NYC Department of Sanitation announced Monday it is seeking to hire private snow plows to help out when 6 or more inches of snow are forecast.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  Onondaga County's Commissioner of Transportation says his department could be facing a budget shortfall by the end of the year, and he wants to take action now to make sure the county can keep the roads clear the rest of the year.

Monday, March 07, 2011  "We did lose control" says DPW Commissioner.  AAA, shovelers also struggle

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  Syracuse DPW crews and city neighbors are preparing for a winter storm on Wednesday.

Sunday, January 16, 2011  Commissioner Pete O'Connor said his workers take pride in their ability to keep the city's streets clear of snow and ice.  And that's a good thing -- because Syracuse has seen more than 100 inches of snowfall this year.

Monday, January 10, 2011  Mayor Michael Bloomberg's administration will be questioned in detail for the first time about its admittedly poor response to the post-Christmas blizzard.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010  No two snowflakes are alike, and there's not a city that has the same strategy to remove snow from streets as any other.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010  A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City as authorities prepare for a winter storm that could dump about 10-16 inches of snow on the area.