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Tuesday, March 19, 2013  After years of talk, the transformation of South Salina Street in the heart of downtown Syracuse is starting to take shape. CenterState CEO will move into the Pike Block as its anchor tenant.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner announced her appointments for the next Fire Chief and First Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Syracuse on Tuesday afternoon.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner has announced that Fire Chief Mark McLees and Deputy Chief Charlie Duffy intend to retire next month.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Meet Charlie.  She dances and has fun, but Charlie the robot has a serious side, too. Charlie is short for Child Centered Adaptive Robot for Learning Environments, designed by a University of South Carolina graduate student to help kids with autism.

Friday, July 06, 2012  The New York State Fair has announced five more acts for this year’s Chevy Court, including a Food Network Star, Disney Channel actress, and three rock bands Three Dog Night, "Jersey Boys" quartet Midtown Men, and Collective Soul are scheduled to perform at this year’s State Fair.

Monday, June 25, 2012  The world's most famous golfer will be making another stop in Central New York this summer to help out an old friend.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  The New York State Fair announced three more Chevy Court concert series acts that will perform this year.

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.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  The New York State Fair this morning announced three more acts for Chevy Court.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  Charlie Sheen has taken all the buzz surrounding him to Twitter.  And in just one day, the television star has amassed more than 1 million followers.

Monday, February 28, 2011  The troubled star appeared on dueling morning show interviews Monday to continue an attack on CBS and producers of his hit sitcom for shutting down the show because of his off-set behavior.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010  For the first time ever, the Junior High students will be doing a play.

Wednesday, April 07, 2010  Two well-known entertainers have been announced as the musical headliners for this year's Taste of Syracuse festival in Clinton Square.