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Friday, May 17, 2013  A ground blessing ceremony was held on the site where Habitat for Humanity will build a new home for a veteran.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The 20th annual Crime Victims' Ceremony on Montgomery Street in Syracuse took place on Wednesday night, it featured remarks by ministers like the Very Reverend G. Thomas Luck and Minister Mark Muhammed, speakers who told their story of either being a victim or the family of a victim of a crime and music by the Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Chorus and Amazing Grace sung by Marsha Hagen.

Friday, December 21, 2012  A group of Syracuse School students express their feelings one week after the Newtown massace.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Several streets will be closed on Friday evening for the Clinton Square Tree Lighting ceremony. Parking at city meters will be free.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  The City of Syracuse is looking for a giant Norway spruce tree to light up Clinton Square during the holiday season.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Syracuse University announced Thursday that it surpassed its $1 billion fundraising goal as part of 'The Campaign for Syracuse University.'

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Even with no remembrance, people stop by Ryder Park memorial.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Soldiers, civilians and community residents will gather at Fort Drum in northern New York to mark the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  The cleanup of Onondaga Lake is about to meet a major milestone, and top state and federal officials are coming to the shoreline in Liverpool to "celebrate" it according to a media advisory.

Monday, May 14, 2012  The completion of a new complex for soldiers at Fort Drum in northern New York is being marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Oscar winning writer, producer and actor Aaron Sorkin will serve as the commencement speaker at this year's graduation ceremony at Syracuse University.

Friday, February 17, 2012  The Fayetteville-Manlius girls cross country team was recognized by ESPN for its achievement at a special ceremony held at the high school Friday morning.

Friday, February 17, 2012  The military operation responsible for keeping the eastern United States safe from air attacks is getting a new commander.

Monday, February 13, 2012  Another 140 members of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division are back home after a one-year tour of duty in Afghanistan.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  Students to launch balloons in memory of Taylor Fleming.