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2 hours, 34 minutes ago  Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders say they have a deal to authorize four upstate New York casinos that would drive jobs and tourism to the long economically distressed area.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Destiny USA announced that a Crocs shoe store will open at the mall this summer.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo announced the birth of a Chinese muntjac fawn, Fang. He is the first muntjac fawn born in Syracuse in 15 years.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  As recently as two years ago, you may have missed the General Ellis Cemetery, one of the oldest in Onondaga County. But when Onondaga Community College decided to move into the old county hospital across the street and turn it into an academic building, new eyes fell upon the forgotten cemetery.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Fayetteville's Matilda Joslyn Gage Center one of many in NY in program

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Cruise passengers expected back in US after fire on Royal Caribbean ship cancels trip

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  The Amazing Mirror Maze is now open on the third level of the expansion area at Destiny USA, adjacent to Pole Position Raceway.

Monday, May 27, 2013  Museum highlights Civil War era, pays tribute to fallen of all our wars

Friday, May 17, 2013  A state senator and several local business owners are pushing for residents to take part in the debate over the future of Interstate 81 in Syracuse, and are warning the public that changing traffic patterns could have a negative impact on local businesses.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner announced Tuesday that the new central passenger screening checkpoint at Syracuse Hancock International Airport will to open to the public on Wednesday. The renovations began in August of 2011.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Gannon’s Isle officially opened its new location in downtown Syracuse on Monday morning. Gannon’s Isle third shop is located in Dey’s Plaza near the intersection of South Salina Street and East Jefferson Street.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Destiny USA announced Monday that World of Beer is scheduled to open on the third level of the expansion area later this year.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants any future new casinos to provide revenue to several counties surrounding each one, not just the county that's host to the facility.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The tourism industry in New York State will get $60-million to help encourage more people to visit.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A judge granted William Seward III’s heir, his great-great-grandson Ray Messenger, letters which allow him to be an executor of William Seward III’s estate.