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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A graduating Baker High School student is being denied access to his senior ball because he is a junior graduating early.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Irish Dancers at this year's Bob Gabor CNY Feis Irish Dance Festival will have a chance to help the family of one of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Dance O' Rama has come to the MOST. Yesterday, Kids of all ages could take their turn showing off their moves in front of their friends and families.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  A USA Today report says that some of the nation's most selective colleges say they barely look at an applicant's GPA, instead opting for a student's course load difficulty and extra-curricular activities.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Syracuse's Twist Lounge is closed this week, following four stabbings that took place during a large fight on Saturday night.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  In Central New York, Vera House, Inc. and Manlius Pebble Hill School partnered to host a news conference in conjunction with One Billion Rising.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Hundreds of fathers and daughters danced together for a good cause at the New York State Fairgrounds.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  Viewed by several at Destiny USA, both on the commons level and in the balconies above, the Native American Round Dance flash mob was a part of the international Idle No More movement, which supports the rights of Indigenous people.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and one organizationin Oneida has found a fun way to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Consumer groups are pressuring the Food and Drug Administration to set federal guidance on allowable levels of arsenic in rice, prompting the agency to study the issue and consider possible new standards.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  The New York State Fair had its lowest total attendance in more than 20 years, but officials say that's because they cut back on the number of free tickets they give out.

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.

Monday, August 27, 2012  The New York State Fair has seen a decline in attendance from last year.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Irish dancers from several local dance schools will be performing this weekend at the St. Patrick's Irish Festival in Syracuse.