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Sunday, March 17, 2013  Hundreds were out at Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub on Syracuse's Tipperary Hill to celebrate St. Patrick's Day today. People could get their taste of green beer while having fun with their family and friends.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Down the street from the green on top traffic light in Tipperary Hill, the Shamrock Race kicks off tomorrow at 10:00 am. Two of the more than 3,500 runners are racing for the first time on Tipp Hill.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Customers are still willing to pay more for chicken wings, despite a price hike due to decreased chicken productivity over the past year.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  A Syracuse man, Shayne Davis, was sentenced to 25 years in state prison for setting the house fire that killed 90-year-old Fred Brown earlier this year.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Serial arsonist Shayne Davis will be sentenced on Tuesday.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  A Syracuse man accused of setting numerous fires in the Tipperary Hill area over the summer pleaded guilty to manslaughter and arson in Onondaga County Court Tuesday morning.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Investigators have filed a murder charge against 32-year-old Shayne Davis. Police say he set numerous fires in the Tipp Hill neighborhood.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Syracuse investigators are asking for your help as they try to track down whoever may be responsible for setting as many as seven fires in the Tipperary Hill section of the city since May 4th. Have you seen any suspicious activity recently?

Sunday, February 26, 2012  Green beer is now filling pint glass at Coleman's Pub on Tipperary Hill in Syracuse.  Sunday around noontime, one of the shortest parades rolled through Tompkins Street featuring traditional Irish bagpipers and step-dancers.  The main attraction -- the Coleman's tanker truck -- stopped in front of the historic bar as hundreds of thirsty people gathered around it for their cup of free, green beer.

Sunday, February 19, 2012  Parade organizers are quick to admit -- raising money for the Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade is tough work.  In a down economy, it's becoming increasingly difficult to rely so heavily on corporate donations. Instead, organizers said they've turned to folks in the community.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  Former Onondaga County legislator Ed Ryan and State Supreme Court Judge Charles Major will serve as grand marshals for the parade.

Thursday, March 17, 2011  Everyone on Tipperary Hill for St. Patrick's Day was Irish, some honorarily, and everyone was wearing green.

Friday, March 04, 2011 

Sunday, February 27, 2011  It's a sign St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner. A yearly tradition took place Sunday on Syracuse's Tipp Hill.

Friday, August 27, 2010  Firefighters say it's likely all of the couple's possessions were destroyed, too.