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Thursday, February 21, 2013  Platinum-selling rapper Ja Rule has left an upstate New York prison after serving most of his two-year sentence for illegal gun possession, but is heading straight into federal custody in a tax case.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Battle lines are being drawn in the city of Rome over a proposal to establish an adult entertainment club on the outskirts of the city.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Turning Stone is looking to hire 150 new employees for its expansion project -- named Exit 33 after the Thruway exit to the casino. Full and part time jobs are available for many positions, including servers, bartenders, hosts, security and more. The complex is expected to open this July.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Syracuse filmmaker James Domroe's video 'We Are Syracuse' has garnered thousands of hits since being uploaded on Sunday and showcases local talent within the city.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  After siginificant renovations in November 2011, the Landmark Theatre is able to attract touring Broadway shows and Downtown businesses are reaping the benefits.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Turning Stone Casino broke ground on a $25 million dollar entertainment expansion expected to create 100 permanent jobs.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Jersey Boys Opens at Landmark With a Bang

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  New York's highest court will consider legal arguments by a strip club on whether nude dancing is an art and deserves a state tax exemption as such.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  The Carousel Center shopping mall in Syracuse falls short of its earlier plans to become the nation's largest retail and entertainment complex, but it does have a new name – Destiny USA.

Friday, July 27, 2012  The annual Arts and Crafts Festival runs 10 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday near Columbus Circle. It gives patrons a chance to connect with artists from all over the United States and Canada.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  A legislative committee has approved an agreement allowing a private company to take over the management of the Oncenter complex in Syracuse.

Monday, May 21, 2012  The Supreme Court won't reduce the $675,000 verdict against a Boston University student who illegally downloaded 30 songs and shared them on the Internet.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  Destiny USA announced Wednesday that Regal Cinemas at Carousel Center will expand into Destiny USA.

Monday, April 02, 2012  Syracuse Jazz Fest will celebrate 30 years as a cultural icon of Central New York with a two-day festival at Jamesville Beach June 22nd and 23rd.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  The Baldwinsville's Marching Band just returned to Central New York after coming in first place in the Battle of the Bands competition in Florida.