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Yesterday at 11:26 PM  The 31st annual J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge drew a near-record crowd of 7,589 runners and walkers from 289 Central New York companies Tuesday evening.

Yesterday at 3:34 PM  A near record crowd of runners are expected at Tuesday’s J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge at Onondaga Lake Park and security measures have been tightened.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  i81 Challenge meeting draws hundreds to OnCenter for a first glimpse at fresh details of the final two choices for redeveloping Interstate 81 through Syracuse.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Now, we look at the underneath of the I-81 bridge, both the structure itself and the people that park there on a daily basis.

Monday, May 20, 2013  The most famous golfer in the world, Tiger Woods, will return to the Turning Stone green to help raise money for his college roommate's foundation in the 6th annual Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Dewitt residents are concerned about the possibility of I81 being rerouted to I481, bringing more traffic to the area.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Onondaga County lawmakers approved a resolution Tuesday rejecting the idea of cutting off route 81 through the city and rerouting traffic onto 481.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Reconstruction of elevated highway in Syracuse will have ripple economic effect

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

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  For a second day, demonstrators are outside the Supreme Court as the justices hear a case involving gay marriage. Wednesday’s crowd is somewhat smaller than Tuesday’s and includes mostly gay marriage supporters holding American and rainbow flags.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  A group of clergy members from across Central New York are taking on a big challenge.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  A Syracuse mother was horrified to find out her daughter may have third degree burns from playing a "game" that is gaining popularity thanks to the internet.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  New York's top court will not hear a challenge to the state's 2011 law legalizing same-sex marriage, ending the most prominent objection to the law.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Backed by the Town of Dewitt and with a multitude of support, Challenger is trying now to fund their efforts for the complex which they say will also provide use for the community as a whole as well.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Chittenango High School students and teachers accepted "Rachel's Challenge" on Wednesday, a day of presentations and videos inspired by Rachel Joy Scott, the first person killed in the 1999 Columbine Massacre, when two high school seniors killed 13 people at Columbine High School.