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Saturday, April 27, 2013  Late last year the assumption food pantry and soup kitchen was in danger of closing its doors and abandoning nearly 900 families who depend on its service. After hearing news of its possible closing, local car dealer Billy Fuccillo stepped in to lend a helping hand.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Assumption Food Pantry will host a Spaghetti Supper on April 27 to help continue its mission of feeding the hungry on Syracuse's north side.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The Liverpool Community Chorus remembered Lori Bresnahan at Tuesday evening's practice.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Anna is remembered as upbeat, kind and compassionate.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The Syracuse Football Club, a group of former SU football players, is telling alumni to stop sending in donations toward Cain’s cause.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park says it made its fifth and final payment, of $221,588, to Onondaga County Parks to complete its $1 million commitment to the Parks for Tomorrow II initiative.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  Checking square on driver's license not enough

Monday, January 14, 2013  An anonymous donor has guaranteed free rides on Destiny USA’s famous carousel for 20 days in honor of the Newtown shooting victims.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Not only is it National Blood Donor Month and a chance to celebrate its faithful donors, it's also the start of its 6th annual "Give a Pint, Get a Pound" campaign.

Monday, December 24, 2012  Thanks to your generosity, a struggling food pantry at risk of closing will keep its doors open. Central New York and the Fuccillo family have raised $150,000 for the Assumption Food Pantry on the north side of Syracuse.

Saturday, December 15, 2012  CPA inspired by 'Make Change Happen' campaign

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  True to his word, Dominick Battaglia has come through for the struggling Assumption Church food pantry.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  For his 8th birthday party, Parker Vavra decided to to send his friends invitations with a special request. Instead of asking for presents, Parker asked his friends to donate the money they could have used for his presents to animals in need.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  A Florida couple made a shocking discovery in a trash dumpster behind their restaurant; boxes of gifts that were supposed to be on their way to children in Haiti.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  While watching the morning news Tuesday, one story in particular pulled at the heart strings of car dealer Billy Fuccillo, who along with his son, decided to donate $50,000 to the Assumption Food Pantry.