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Thursday, March 21, 2013  A government study finds that despite growing awareness of hate crimes, the share of those crimes reported to police has fallen as more victims of violent attacks express doubts that police can or will help.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  After years of talk, the transformation of South Salina Street in the heart of downtown Syracuse is starting to take shape. CenterState CEO will move into the Pike Block as its anchor tenant.

Monday, February 25, 2013  After more than a century, the Census Bureau is dropping its use of the word "Negro" to describe black Americans in surveys.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The public heared details of the Connective Corridor Project on Wednesday morning.

Friday, January 04, 2013  The Farm Bureau of New York reported today that New York farmers are testifying at four public hearings across the state about the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) and the effect it will have on their farms.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Federal agents say they've traced the buyer and seller of weapons used in the ambush shooting of four western New York firefighters, but they can't release those details because the investigation is ongoing.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Today at the Oncenter in downtown Syracuse, over 2,500 people came down to get their share of an early Christmas.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Final preparations are underway at the Oncenter as volunteers from the Salvation Army prepare to serve thousands of families in need. This year's Christmas Bureau Distribution will be held on Friday, December 21.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  This past Tuesday evening, despite it being rainy and soggy and not winter-like, car after car came through the CNYcentral parking for Wayne's annual Toys for Tots Drive Thru dropping off toys for those in need at Christmas.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  New York Farm Bureau delegates have re-elected Dean Norton to a third two-year term as president of the organization.

Monday, December 10, 2012  With dire predictions about this year's flu outbreak, already being called the worst in decades, there's a big effort underway to reach high risk, low-income families, and convince them to get a flu shot.

Monday, December 10, 2012  The Salvation Army and dozens of volunteers will be at the OnCenter all week to sign up families who qualify.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital is set to provide free flu shots for children and their families at the Salvation Army Christmas Bureau.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  After siginificant renovations in November 2011, the Landmark Theatre is able to attract touring Broadway shows and Downtown businesses are reaping the benefits.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has sent letters to 72 nonprofits asking them to disclose their fundraising and relief efforts for Superstorm Sandy victims.