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Monday, June 17, 2013  "Gateway" empty, abandoned properties an especial concern

Friday, June 14, 2013  United States Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs Eric Shinseki was in Syracuse today to officially unveil the new $90 million spinal cord injury treatment facility at the V.A. Medical Center.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The Greek yogurt boom in New York is being harnessed to make electricity.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Eastman Kodak Co. says it's ending in-house production of one of the key components of camera film and cutting 61 jobs.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  When it comes to budget savings the town of Cicero has come up with the winning formula.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Ten years after Little Italy received millions in public and private investments, long term maintenance issues have become a concern.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  A popular record store in Downtown Syracuse may not be calling Armory Square home for much longer because lawmakers won't exempt Sound Garden from a new ordinance.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Survey revelas that U.S. private employers added 135,000 jobs in May

Saturday, June 01, 2013  If you waited to get tickets to the Luke Bryan show at the State Fair this summer, you may have to get them on the secondary market.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  As it prepares to emerge from bankruptcy, Eastman Kodak is still wrestling with its legacy as an industrial polluter.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  The Madison County Board of Supervisors has approved the land claim and gaming settlement with the Oneida Indian Nation, but with “great reluctance”.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Senator Chuck Schumer was in Manlius Wednesday, calling upon Customs and Border Protection to collect fees from Chinese furniture companies who he says unfairly compete with U.S. furniture producers and damage businesses such as Manlius's Stickley Audi and Co. and McConnellsville’s Harden Furniture.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Starbucks is defending its tip-sharing policy in New York, with its attorney telling the state's top court that baristas and shift supervisors divide up the cash jar weekly because they essentially provide the same customer service.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Canadian tourists are responsible for 25% of the sales at Destiny USA but say that a border crossing fee could prevent them from coming into the U.S.

Monday, May 27, 2013  A state-brokered agreement with the Oneida Indians involving land claims and gambling rights will be considered this week by legislators in Oneida County.