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Monday, May 20, 2013  Tour bus vists at Destiny USA are up 77% over the past year.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The Senate has passed a bill that could end tax-free shopping on the Internet for many shoppers.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Attention online shoppers: The days of tax-free shopping on the Internet may soon end for many of you.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  New York's highest court has ruled the state can collect sales tax from out-of-state retailers, rejecting claims by Amazon.com and Overstock.com that the tax violates the U.S. Constitution's Commerce Clause

Friday, February 15, 2013 

Friday, January 18, 2013  Destiny USA is attracting Canadian shoppers with its deals, lower sales tax, and selection of stores.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Shoppers are about to get a yearlong break from the state sales tax on some clothing and footwear bought in New York.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  In another sign of slow economic recovery in New York's communities, sales tax revenue last year matched or exceeded pre-recession levels of 2008 in most parts of the state, according to a report released Tuesday.

Friday, October 07, 2011  The race for the 4th District of the Onondaga County legislature has become a war over political signs.

Friday, July 01, 2011  Some fireworks could soon be legal if the Governor signs a bill recently passed by the State Senate and Assembly.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  The Onondaga County Legislature has approved a bailout for the Oncenter. However, it comes with a catch.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  A federal appeals court has lifted stays that blocked New York's effort to collect taxes on cigarette sales by Indian-owned businesses to non-Indians.

Friday, May 06, 2011  Believe it or not, there may be a side benefit to the high gas prices everyone has been paying.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  In a meeting at the village library organized by taxpayer Mary Bosco, Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney tried to explain the reasoning behind the new agreement, while acknowledging these changes will take some getting accustomed to.

Friday, April 01, 2011  New York State is getting rid of the state sales tax on clothing and shoes less than $55. That will save shoppers about 4% on those items.