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Today at 2:19 PM  After Monday's violent tornado outbreak in the nation's heartland, many of us want to open our hearts and our wallets, to help the victims of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado. The Liverpool Community Church is holding a Tornado Relief Clothing Drive this week to support the Salvation Army and its relief efforts.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  More than one hundred cats and dogs received some basic care today at the Assumption Church on the northside of Syracuse. It was all thanks to the Shamrock Animal Fund as they put on their twelth clinic in two years

Monday, April 29, 2013  The Healthy Pet Clinic opens its doors Sunday, May 5th to pets that have owners with financial limitations who live in Syracuse.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The 20th annual Crime Victims' Ceremony on Montgomery Street in Syracuse took place on Wednesday night, it featured remarks by ministers like the Very Reverend G. Thomas Luck and Minister Mark Muhammed, speakers who told their story of either being a victim or the family of a victim of a crime and music by the Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Chorus and Amazing Grace sung by Marsha Hagen.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Holy Family Church in Fairmount is remembering the life of Audrey Gleason at the annual fundraiser, Taste of Holy Family. Gleason herself helped start this four years ago.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  A 68-year-old Roman Catholic nun with a gambling addiction has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $130,000 from two rural western New York parishes.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Gentile's restaurant just received their liquor license this week, after moving to N. Geddes St. on Syracuse's near Westside a year ago.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Little Easton Friedel has been in Golisano Children's Hospital for ten days now. Seeing the little guy's pictures from the hospital drove Lake's Church in Auburn to host a prayer service.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A prayer service for Baby Easton Friedel is planned for Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. at Lakes Church in Auburn.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Two prayer vigils were held to honor the victims on Monday night. Interfaith Prayer Services were held at St. Augustine Episcopal Church and Herkimer Methodist Church.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Hundreds turn out for a prayer vigil in Herkimer following Wednesday's deadly shootings.

Friday, March 15, 2013  The Village of Mohawk remembered those who were killed in these shootings throughout the Mohawk Valley. Members from the congregation of Christian Bible Church held a prayer vigil to help them heal after these tragic events.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Reaction to the new Pope continues to pour in across the world and right here in Central New York.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The Catholic church has chosen a new pope. White smoke is rising over the Vatican City, signaling that a new pope has been elected. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 76, of Argentina was named as pope. He is the first pontiff from South America.

Monday, March 04, 2013  New hope for the future of a crumbling landmark in downtown Syracuse may be closer to realization. The Syracuse Common Council agreed Monday to seize the Mizpah Tower for back taxes with the intent to sell to a developer for $31,000.