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1 hour, 32 minutes ago  Some New York lawmakers are pushing to prohibit using cash welfare benefits to pay for tobacco, alcohol, strip clubs and illegal drugs.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  A shots fired call sent Syracuse Police to the Venue Nightclub on 658 North Salina Street at about 12:45AM Sunday.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Stone Resort Casino’s new "Exit 33" is holding a career fair at the Liverpool Holiday Inn from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m Monday. Interviews will be conducted on-the-spot.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  CNY Central took home several awards on Saturday night from the Syracuse Press Club.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  An economic development group says this summer's PGA Championship at a suburban Rochester country club will pump tens of millions of dollars into the local economy.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Thousands of dog lovers from around the country are in Central New York for one of the largest dog shows in the country.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The man who's considered America's first novelist and the author of "Where the Wild Things Are" will be inducted into the New York State Writers Hall of Fame.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Some family members of Sept. 11 terror victims are angry over new flight-safety rules that will permit small knives on planes.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Airline passengers will be allowed to carry small knives, souvenir baseball bats, golf clubs and other sports equipment on planes beginning next month.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  As longtime CBA baseball coach recovers from his injuries, family and friends came together to honor him at a fundraiser. Tom has been a longtime member with the Pastime Athletic Club and that community knew they could help him out.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The Syracuse Football Club, a group of former SU football players, is telling alumni to stop sending in donations toward Cain’s cause.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The Skaneateles High School Drama Club presents "Beauty and the Beast" this week. The musical production features close to 100 students from the school’s drama and music departments.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  A unique bartending school in Baldwinsville teaches classes inside an actual bar.

Monday, February 18, 2013  CNY Central is happy to announce Niko Tamurian as the station group’s new Sports Director.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Battle lines are being drawn in the city of Rome over a proposal to establish an adult entertainment club on the outskirts of the city.