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The City of Syracuse is answering a plea for help from the City of Buffalo and the state by sending crews and equipment to snowed-in Western New York.

This week, Onondaga County is under a winter storm warning, flu shots are being recommended and the 50th Senate District winner is still unknown.

More than two dozen illegally parked cars hampered the city's plowing attempts during a winter storm earlier this week.

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But the city is still in need of more staff to help with snow removal this season.

Syracuse Common Councilors Monday agreed to beef up an ordinance that regulates snow plow operators with hopes of increasing accountability. A license…