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Yesterday at 5:54 PM  Plenty of 'aha' moments expected as they see storm development first-hand

Monday, May 20, 2013  Whether or not you're the parent of a child in school, you have undoubtedly heard about the uproar surrounding the Common Core tests. They are mandatory for every child in public school in New York State.

Friday, May 17, 2013  When most people think about weather in Central New York, the first thing that comes to mind is lake-effect snow. We'll soon get a glimpse into how the storms work from the inside out.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The West Genesee Central School District has launched a mobile app for Apple and Android devices.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Area Special Olympics athletes came together Thursday at Cicero-North Syracuse High School to compete in a track and field event.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Sts. Peter and Paul elementary was to close, will instead be re-organized, re-named for Pope John Paul II

Monday, May 13, 2013  'Ten Tons of Love' is collecting 40 tons from dorms this year

Monday, May 13, 2013  Update: Oneida Nation to present check on Wednesday, to help offset costs

Friday, May 10, 2013  Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will speak at Hamilton College this fall.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Syracuse University is preparing for this weekend’s graduation ceremonies, including extra security measures.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  While the funeral this morning at Oswego High School was imaginary, the message it sent to students about the dangers of drinking and driving was very real.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Newsweek released its “America’s Best High Schools” list for 2013, which includes nine schools from Onondaga County.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Middle and high school students from all over Central New York got their day in court during the Onondaga County Law Day celebration.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Diocese announces plan to shift Rome Catholic students to Notre Dame Junior-Senior High School.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Colgate University will host a special mixed-doubles tennis tournament on the J.W. Abrahamson Memorial Courts on Thursday, May 2 at 4pm in honor of Martin Richard, the 8–year-old boy that died in the Boston Marathon bombing.