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Monday, May 27, 2013  Debbie Anderson and Donna Follett live in Syracuse, but for years their families have spent their Memorial Day weekend camping at nearby Green Lakes State Park.

Monday, March 04, 2013  A puppy is recovering well that was assisted by the Shamrock Animal Fund on Christmas Eve.  A cooperative effort saved Trixie's life.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A celebration Mass will be held in thanksgiving for Pope Benedict XVI at 12:10pm in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse on Thursday, February 28, the Pope’s last official day before his resignation.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The animal fund co-founded by CNYCentral news anchor Matt Mulcahy is honoring three dedicated veterinarians at the upcoming Shamrock's Celebration fundraiser.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The feast of St. Marianne Cope is celebrated on what would have been her 175th birthday at the Assumption Church in Syracuse.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The Shamrock Animal Fund co-founders Jamie Pomilio-Mulcahy and Matt Mulcahy will host Shamrock's Celebration 2013 on Saturday evening, March 23rd, 6:30p.m. until 10:30p.m.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The Central New York community gathered at the Oncenter in Syracuse to honor retired CNY Central news anchor Jackie Robinson Thursday night.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Fans of the book series, "50 Shades of Grey" enjoy a celebration sponsored by the Fayetteville Free Library.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  21 new U.S. citizens were sworn in on Wednesday night as a part of the July 4th celebration at the New York State Fairgrounds.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Here is a list of fireworks and other celebrations around Central New York for this weekend and the 4th of July holiday week.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Margaret Sullivan celebrated a stunning birthday at The Hearth at Greenpoint.

Monday, March 12, 2012  The Shamrock Animal Fund has extended the RSVP deadline giving more people an opportunity to attend Shamrock's Celebration fundraiser on March 24th.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  The Shamrock Animal Fund has selected Dr. Nancy Freeborough of Syracuse and Dr. Marco Coronado of Cazenovia for their commitment to providing accessible and affordable veterinary care to animals and their owners.

Sunday, February 26, 2012  Green beer is now filling pint glass at Coleman's Pub on Tipperary Hill in Syracuse.  Sunday around noontime, one of the shortest parades rolled through Tompkins Street featuring traditional Irish bagpipers and step-dancers.  The main attraction -- the Coleman's tanker truck -- stopped in front of the historic bar as hundreds of thirsty people gathered around it for their cup of free, green beer.

Saturday, January 07, 2012  Orthodox Christians, on the 'old' calendar, celebrate today