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Thursday, June 13, 2013  Property owners along the Connective Corridor can breathe a sigh of relief, at least for now. The Syracuse Common Council voted down a proposed tax fee for businesses on the Connective Corridor at a special meeting on Thursday, 6 to 1.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Property owners along the Connective Corridor in Syracuse will learn Thursday whether their tax bills will increase by around $3,000 to pay for maintenance.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Annual fee for a business would be approximately $2,000 if the measure passes.

Monday, May 20, 2013  People with family and friends in Oklahoma nervously waited for good news while watching the tornado damage.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  If you want to challenge your taxes by comparing your tax assessment to your neighbor's properties, Onondaga County has just made it more difficult for you.

Monday, December 31, 2012  A new report says Lake Erie is one of the most threatened of the five Great Lakes.

Monday, September 17, 2012  The Madison County town of Sullivan is hosting an informational meeting to assuage fears of higher taxes following a town-wide reassessment.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Some neighbors in Pompey say their property tax assessments have gone up by 40% in just seven years.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  Should not for profit institutions in Syracuse which are exempt from property taxes pay for city services?

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  A federal report shows significant progress in the fight against acid rain,  except in the Adirondacks.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  Cicero homeowners had eight minutes to make their case for why their tax assessment is too high.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011  Town officials heard from taxpayers for just over an hour Wednesday. One by one, property owners argued their re-assessments.

Wednesday, March 09, 2011  CNY Central has learned that those who turned out to attending tonight's tax reassessment meeting were told to leave the Cicero Town Hall because of a fire hazard.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  Neighbors in Cicero filled an informational meeting about new property reassessments. Several said they plan to appeal assessments they say are completely unrealistic.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  Some Syracuse homeowners are shocked after seeing their property reassessment.