http://centralny.yn.com Top 15 Stories en-us http://centralny.yn.com/default.aspx?ArID=585353 Crews are on the scene of a reported fire along Ilex Lane in Liverpool. It happened just before 8 a.m. Wed, 23 May 2012 09:07:00 EST http://centralny.yn.com/default.aspx?ArID=585324 By the end of the week, more than 200 kids will no longer be subsidized by Chemung County for child care. The county had surpassed its budget for the service, and cuts had to be made. But as our Bill Mich tells us, rather than sit back and watch, county officials and child care providers are working together to find solutions. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:53:00 EST http://centralny.yn.com/default.aspx?ArID=585346 The New York State Assembly and the governor signed restrictions for the sale of embalming fluid, and now Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli is sponsoring legislation to penalize those who sell it. Wed, 23 May 2012 07:41:00 EST http://centralny.yn.com/default.aspx?ArID=585356 According to investigators, a man stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the Hess station on Vestal Avenue around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:41:00 EST http://centralny.yn.com/default.aspx?ArID=585310 According to New York State law, the murder of an EMT, firefighter or any other medical responder in the line of duty is not the same as killing a police, court, probation or other officer. It's a distinction one North Country family found out about the hard way. But since her son was killed three years ago, one woman has worked tirelessly to change it. As our Brian Dwyer reports, the mother of Mark Davis was in Albany Tuesday as her dream moved one step closer to reality. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:44:00 EST http://centralny.yn.com/default.aspx?ArID=585344 A purchase of an iced coffee today at most Dunkin' Donuts locations will go a long way in helping kids at a local children's hospital. Today is "Iced Coffee Day” and $1 from every iced coffee sold will benefit Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. Our Brad Vivacqua has the details. Wed, 23 May 2012 07:17:00 EST http://centralny.yn.com/default.aspx?ArID=585217 Syracuse's mayor is taking on a new job. She will soon be the co-chair of the state's Democratic Party. Tue, 22 May 2012 14:16:00 EST http://centralny.yn.com/default.aspx?ArID=585322 The minimum wage in 1968 was $1.60 per hour. Today it's $7.25, so it would appear that we've come a long way. But, after adjusting for inflation, it appears workers in the 1960s were actually better off. Their pay is equivalent to $10.27 in today's dollars. As our Katie Gibas reports, advocates in Onondaga County are trying to raise awareness about the need to raise the state's minimum wage. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:45:00 EST http://centralny.yn.com/default.aspx?ArID=585268 A number of people in Bradford County are being supplied with water after they learned theirs was contaminated with methane over the weekend. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Chesapeake Energy are investigating a possible methane migration issue in LeRoy Township. As our Lara Greenberg explains, neighbors are trying to stay positive while officials rectify the situation. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:47:00 EST http://centralny.yn.com/default.aspx?ArID=585298 Every ten years, county legislators are required to review their population and decide whether or not they want to make changes to their legislative districts. And after the 2010 census, it was time for St. Lawrence County to have that discussion. As our Cara Thomas reports, the county is now moving forward with a plan, but it is not one everyone supports. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:26:00 EST http://centralny.yn.com/default.aspx?ArID=585347 A state survey found more than two-thirds of people convicted of driving drunk aren't using a required ignition interlock system. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:00:00 EST http://centralny.yn.com/default.aspx?ArID=585279 Some Syracuse students left the classroom and headed to a nearby stream Tuesday, all for the love of nature. Third graders from Roberts School on the city's Southside spent the afternoon in nearby Elmwood Park. Our Kat De Maria takes us there. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:27:00 EST http://centralny.yn.com/default.aspx?ArID=585314 The State Senate couldn't have passed Mark's Law at a better time because it just happens to be National Emergency Medical Services Week. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:13:00 EST http://centralny.yn.com/default.aspx?ArID=585253 A new business is preparing to open its doors in Oswego, bringing brewing back to the Port City. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:08:00 EST http://centralny.yn.com/default.aspx?ArID=585205 A Verona man is behind bars, accused of sexually abusing a one-month-old child. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:16:00 EST