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

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

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The Lyndon golf course is just weeks away from opening for the season, but it lacks an operator.  A real estate sign is posted although the property is not for sale.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Residents of Onondaga County who want a pistol permit will have to wait a year and a half or more before it's approved, due to a shortage of personnel and an increased demand for firearms.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Marcy has arrested a Port Leyden man for predatory sexual assault against a child.

Friday, September 28, 2012  A 68-year-old man was beaten while playing a round of golf on the Burnet Park Course on Tipperary Hill Friday afternoon.

Monday, September 17, 2012  New York's state parks department has launched a smartphone application designed to help people get information about recreation sites and events.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  New York Yankees star relief pitcher Mariano Rivera makes a different sort of pitch this week at historic Saratoga Race Course.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Bellevue Country Club announced in an email that is offering a $1,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for damaging the golf course earlier this week.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  With Friday's forecasted high at 96, and heat indicies going into the 100's, doing anything outside will be a challenge.

Monday, May 28, 2012  It happened around 5 a.m. along the 4200 block of Altair Course, according to State Police.

Friday, May 25, 2012  Cortland County Sheriff's deputies hope you can help catch a group of vandals.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Our CNY Central TV stations and the National Weather Service in Binghamton has a Severe Weather Spotter training course Tuesday evening in Syracuse, and it’s free of charge.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  For veterans returning home from war, mental illness can be an unseen wound.

Monday, March 19, 2012  Two courses were opened over the weekend and the other three open in April.