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Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Seven Utica firefighters and one Utica Police officer were honored on Wednesday night for rescuing a four-year-old girl from a burning building on February 22nd.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Dogs have long been considered man's best friend, but many dogs in Syracuse can't find a friend in the world. Registration is part of the reason for the city's problem with dogs.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  The City of Syracuse's Budget Director says the city needs to take action now to avoid a financial crisis like the one in Scranton, PA

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Mark Carrigan was in court Tuesday morning on bail review.

Friday, December 23, 2011  As cold weather arrived, the city gave the protesters until Thursday to dismantle their encampment, citing safety concerns.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  A Federal court has unsealed key documents in the Bernie Fine investigation that reveal a search into safety deposit boxes and the contents of the search of Fine's home and office.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Matt's Memo: Matt Mulcahy blogs about Syracuse Coach Jim Boeheim saying "I am deeply sorry."

Thursday, November 03, 2011  The race for Syracuse City Auditor, has some bite. Both Republican and Democratic campaigns feature watchdogs.

Friday, October 14, 2011  A Syracuse couple has tied the knot after waiting 52 years.

Friday, September 30, 2011  About 70 people, community activists, seniors and other supports of the Ida Benderson Senior Center marched on City Hall this afternoon in hopes of the preventing the center's pending closure.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  After a public hearing, the Syracuse Common Council has decided to not even consider a contract with the Salvation Army to take over services for seniors that will be displaced by the pending closure of the Ida Benderson Senior Center.

Monday, September 19, 2011  Seniors and other supporters of the Ida Benderson Senior Center are fighting Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner's decision to close it.

Monday, July 25, 2011  On Sunday, Brian Bojarski and Matt Michalenko of Syracuse became the first local same-sex couple to get married.

Friday, July 22, 2011  The same-sex marriage law takes effect in New York state on Sunday and some couples aren't waiting until Monday.

Monday, December 06, 2010  The Syracuse Common Council is accepting resumes to fill a vacant seat after a councilor decided to leave his post to take a job with City Hall.