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Friday, May 17, 2013  Normally removing plywood from boarded up windows would not be considered too important, but to downtown developers in Syracuse, it's a big deal.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Downtown Living Tour, featuring eight stops in historic downtown buildings, is this Saturday from 12pm to 6pm. This is the 7th year the Downtown Committee of Syracuse has hosted the event.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The chairman of a Senate committee says the sexual battery arrest of the Air Force officer who led the branch's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response unit underscores how far the Defense Department has to go in addressing the plague of sexual crimes in the military.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Holy Family Church in Fairmount is remembering the life of Audrey Gleason at the annual fundraiser, Taste of Holy Family. Gleason herself helped start this four years ago.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  While thousands rallied for immigration reform in the nation's capitol on Wednesday, dozens pushed for action outside the Federal Building in Syracuse. The Central New York Committee on Immigration Reform wants lawmakers to pass an immigration reform package that includes a clear, direct path to citizenship, with an emphasis on family unification.

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.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The wait is about 14 months from applying for a pistol permit until the processing begins.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy says it's time for Congress to take steps to reduce gun violence.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Onondaga County may join a growing list of counties calling for repeal of the NY SAFE Act. Legislator Kevin Holmquist told reporters Friday that he will sponsor a resolution at the Onondaga County Legislature's session on March 5 calling upon the New York State Legislature to repeal the state's newest set of gun control laws.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The city of Rochester got a letter from the U.S. Olympic Committee, asking if the city was interested in hosting the Summer Games in 2024.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  IOC leaders dropped wrestling from the Olympic program on Tuesday, a surprise decision that removes one of the oldest Olympic sports from the 2020 Games.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  With 11 Democrats voting for the City University of New York professor, three Republican senators on the committee voted to forward her nomination without recommendation.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  A Senate aide says wounded former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will be a surprise witness at Wednesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on how to curb gun violence.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Joe Biden appears to be keeping his options open for 2016.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  The Chancellor Search Committee will be tasked with identifying the university's 12th Chancellor and President to succeed Nancy Cantor who recently announced her retirement.