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Thursday, June 13, 2013  Top prosecutors in San Francisco and New York announced the formation of a nationwide initiative and coalition of police, prosecutors and other officials in an attempt to stop a surge in smartphone thefts.

Monday, June 10, 2013  This week, local police officers are carrying the "Flame of Hope" throughout Central New York, helping it make its way to the Opening Ceremonies for the New York State Special Olympics in Buffalo.

Friday, June 07, 2013  A government watchdog says the State University of New York Cortland failed to properly investigate academic status and conflict of interest allegations involving two instructors.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  On their first day searching for storms in the nation's heartland, a group of 16 Junior and Senior meteorology students from SUNY Oswego hit a storm chaser's jackpot.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  A federal jury has awarded $600,000 in back pay to a former college professor in central New York after ruling university officials retaliated against him for complaining about discrimination.

Friday, May 24, 2013  The forecast for Memorial Day weekend begins with light rain on Friday, some sun for Saturday and Sunday, and sunny on Monday. The temperatures will gradually rise culminating with a high near 69 on Memorial Day.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  The conditions were right for a tornado in southern Oswego County on Wednesday, according to a meteorologist who has seen supercells form firsthand in the nation's heartland.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to create tax-free entrepreneurial zones tied to State University of New York campuses.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Plenty of 'aha' moments expected as they see storm development first-hand

Sunday, May 19, 2013  The State Fairgrounds were filled Sunday with hundreds of people out paying tribute to a man they remember as a local hero. He was remembered for saving his neighbors from a Liverpool fire three years ago.

Friday, May 17, 2013  When most people think about weather in Central New York, the first thing that comes to mind is lake-effect snow. We'll soon get a glimpse into how the storms work from the inside out.

Monday, May 13, 2013  'Ten Tons of Love' is collecting 40 tons from dorms this year

Monday, May 13, 2013  New York state's attorney general is asking smartphone makers to do more to protect consumers from violent street crimes known as "Apple picking," or cell phone thefts.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Graduation day is an emotional one for students filled with smiles, happiness and relief. Thousands of students from both Syracuse University and SUNY ESF received their degrees today in a dual ceremony.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The man accused of killing a New Hartford native was back in court on Rochester this morning.