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Yesterday at 2:04 PM  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 14, 2013  A number of streets will be closed Tuesday evening in the Syracuse Inner Harbor area for the First Annual Joe LaGuardia 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Amyloidosis Foundation.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Gannon’s Isle officially opened its new location in downtown Syracuse on Monday morning. Gannon’s Isle third shop is located in Dey’s Plaza near the intersection of South Salina Street and East Jefferson Street.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The future of the Hotel Syracuse remains uncertain after the city received a check late Thursday from the hotel's lender that will block plans to seize the property for back taxes.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Plans are underway to turn the office building across the street from National Grid's downtown Syracuse headquarters into student housing.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Crawfish Festival on Saturday and Dunn Tire Mountain Goat Run on Sunday will have a few roads in downtown Syracuse closed this weekend.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  A sign on the door of L'Adour Restaurant in Syracuse announces its closing after 12 years in business.

Monday, April 08, 2013  More than one thousand business and community leaders packed the Oncenter in Syracuse Monday to hear about reinventing the local economy by embracing change.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Several buildings in downtown Syracuse are lighting up in blue to support raising awareness about autism.

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.

Monday, March 18, 2013  At a press conference in front of the vacant Hotel Syracuse, Senator Schumer lends his support for a New Market Tax Credit program which would bring $10 Million in tax credits to revitalize the historic landmark.

Monday, March 04, 2013  New hope for the future of a crumbling landmark in downtown Syracuse may be closer to realization. The Syracuse Common Council agreed Monday to seize the Mizpah Tower for back taxes with the intent to sell to a developer for $31,000.

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.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Much to the delight of Central New York ice cream fans, Gannon's Isle Ice Cream, now with locations on Valley Drive and on Onondaga Hill, is opening a new, year-round location in downtown Syracuse.