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Sunday, May 19, 2013  Help with putting 'local' into practice in business, community and government

Saturday, March 16, 2013  More money for schools may be included

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Central New York, your local independent businesses are benefitting from your support.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Some online orders charge extra fees,  florists say they cut local profits

Saturday, November 24, 2012  With Black Friday and its long lines and crowds in the books, Small Business Saturday moved at a slightly slower pace on Saturday.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Local businesses encourage Syracuse customers to buy their holiday gifts locally.

Monday, November 19, 2012  40 producers and sellers show off, to benefit Say Yes to Education & Food Bank of CNY

Monday, November 19, 2012  The Buy Local Bash is Monday night beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Regional Market in Syracuse.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  This shopping season, leaders in Onondaga County encourage shoppers to buy local. They're asking people to use their transactions to make a transformation. County Executive Joanie Mahoney and Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner signed a proclamation, designating November as "Buy Local" month in Syracuse.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  SyracuseFirst, CenterStateCEO, Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse announced Thursday that November 2012 is "Buy Local Month."

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Syracuse First says more people are looking for locally grown food and products.

Saturday, October 29, 2011  100 growers & producers will offer tastes!

Saturday, July 16, 2011  Showcase for locally produced food includes lots of events

Sunday, October 31, 2010  'Buy local' takes another step this fall with the Pride of New York Harvest Fest.

Sunday, July 18, 2010  Madison County farmers are coming together to market their home-grown goods and show the community they can feed their families with food right from their backyard.