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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.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Onondaga County is bracing itself for the expense of a major expansion at the Onondaga County Justice Center jail.

Monday, April 01, 2013  The Syracuse Police Department has already been meeting to prepare for crowd control Saturday night after Syracuse’s Final Four match up against Michigan.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  After the escape of a level 2 sex offender, are electronic monitoring devises worth the risk?

Friday, February 22, 2013  1,900 women are taking over the Double-Tree Hotel in East Syracuse for Amy's Slumber Party, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  If you’re one of the 35,012 who has a ticket to Saturday’s Syracuse – Georgetown showdown, you may want to get to the Carrier Dome early.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Oswego County Sheriff Reuel A. Todd is questioning whether women convicted of crimes are being treated differently by the courts than men convicted of the same crimes.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Monster Jam is returning to the Carrier Dome in Syracuse on Saturday, March 9.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Lauren Greutman of Iamthatlady.com provides strategy advice for Central New Yorkers who are overwhelmed by Black Friday, but still want to be able to cash in on the great deals.

Monday, October 15, 2012  Can the "under filled" state prison system relieve overcrowding in local jails that is costing taxpayers millions?

Monday, September 24, 2012  The Oswego County Legislature is expected to hear some encouraging news about jail overcrowding Monday afternoon.

Monday, September 03, 2012  The New York State Fair is winding down after a big weekend.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Behind the New York State Fair's rides, food and games there is also serious business at work. Vendors pay thousands of dollars to set up a stand and the fair's slowest start in twenty years means fewer potential customers.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Andy Griffith, whose homespun mix of humor and wisdom made "The Andy Griffith Show" an enduring TV favorite, has died. He was 86.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Fair officials are announcing two more musical acts coming to this year's State Fair as part of the Midway Music Series.