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New York, NY (WIBX) - New York Senator Charles Schumer says the number of whooping cough cases has tripled in New York state in the last year.

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New York, NY (WIBX) - -  New York Senator Charles Schumer wants action taken after hearing about statistics that show a rise in babies born addicted to prescription drugs.

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Washington, DC (WIBX) - A bill banning bath salts and twenty-nine other deadly substances is awaiting the President's signature.

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New York, NY (WIBX) - New York Senator Charles Schumer is calling on Congress to quickly approve a deal being negotiated in the Senate that would block an impending student loan interest rate hike set to take effect July first. 

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Marcy, NY (WIBX) - A New York Senator is warning Google and Apple to use discretion when mapping communities using military-grade photographic equipment.

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Albany, NY (WIBX) - New York Senator Charles Schumer is calling on Google and Apple to use discretion it their 3D community maps.

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New York, NY (WIBX) - New York Senator Charles Schumer says two airlines have agreed end to extra fees charged for families who want to sit together. 

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Marcy, NY (WIBX) - Senator Charles Schumer is telling airlines that additional fees that they charge for families to sit together are unfair.

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Washington, DC (WIBX) - Senator Charles Schumer is asking Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and "Airlines for America," an industry trade group, to put the brakes on preferred seating fees that prevent families from sitting together on airline flights.

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Albany, NY (WIBX) - Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are joining forces to make certain that consumers are not blinded by misleading sunscreen labels.

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