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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.

Friday, May 17, 2013  It was a perfect day out for the 72-mile bike ride to raise awareness and funds for kids with cancer.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The driver of a pickup truck is dead after a one vehicle collision in Granby, according to the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Ultimate Fighting Championship chairman Lorenzo Fertitta was joined by UFC fighters Uriah Hall and Ryan LaFlare at a press conference at the Oncenter War Memorial Wednesday morning to push for New York State to legalize professional mixed martial arts events.

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.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The future of the Hotel Syracuse remains uncertain after the city received a check late Thursday from the hotel's lender that will block plans to seize the property for back taxes.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Workers have permanently installed the final sections of the silver spire atop One World Trade Center, which brings the iconic New York City structure to its full, symbolic height of 1,776 feet.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Syracuse University is preparing for this weekend’s graduation ceremonies, including extra security measures.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Data released by the government on Wednesday is shedding light on the mystery of just how high a hospital bill might go - and whether it's cheaper to get that care across town. There are vast disparities in cost among hospitals in the same area, including Central New York.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Ilion Police say they are investigating the death of 36-year-old Shawn D. Wilsey.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Onondaga County will pay $385,000 to the mother of a pregnant woman who died at the Justice Center.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A Watertown teen was arraigned Wednesday on charges related to a fatal crash in Ellisburg last September.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  A former manager at a Syracuse hospital admits she stole at least $800,000 over 11 years from the envelopes of patients buying television and phone service.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Construction for an outdoor challenge course at Syracuse University kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday morning.

Friday, April 26, 2013  New York police have secured a lower Manhattan site where surveyors discovered what appears to be part of one of the planes destroyed in the Sept. 11 attacks.