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Yesterday at 3:09 PM  Officials say New York state's high school graduation rate held steady at 74 percent. Syracuse City School District had a rate of 48.4 percent. Other Central New York graduation rates ranged  mostly upwards of 80 percent.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Manlius Police say a man reportedly displayed a gun during a dispute in the Village of Fayetteville.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Syracuse Police are investigating a bank robbery at the Solvay Bank at 109 South Warren Street. It happened around noon on Thursday.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Property owners along the Connective Corridor can breathe a sigh of relief, at least for now. The Syracuse Common Council voted down a proposed tax fee for businesses on the Connective Corridor at a special meeting on Thursday, 6 to 1.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Property owners along the Connective Corridor in Syracuse will learn Thursday whether their tax bills will increase by around $3,000 to pay for maintenance.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The White House is honoring Sue Considine, the Fayetteville Free Library Executive Director, as one twelve museum and library "Champions of Change."

Monday, June 03, 2013  The Cortland County community continues to mourn the loss of the people killed in the deadly Truxton crash last week. Now, there is new heartache as we learn that one of the women killed was pregnant.

Monday, June 03, 2013  A water main break in the Nynex building flooded the basement of the building and the basement of the Hills Building next door in downtown Syracuse.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  The Cortland County community continues to mourn the loss of the seven people killed in a horrific car crash in Truxton Wednesday night.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  UPDATE: Cortland County Sheriff's Department has identified the individuals involved in the crash

Saturday, May 25, 2013  It's the unofficial start to summer, even though it may not look like it. For many, today signals the first day to start bringing out their boats, fishing rods and bicycles as they enjoy the great outdoors.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Four young men were arrested following a police pursuit that lasted 31 minutes and encompassed many miles of Onondaga County.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  A man wanted for murder in Pennsylvania surrenders to police after a stand-off on East Fayette Street in Syracuse, Tuesday evening.

Monday, May 20, 2013  The City of Syracuse began road reconstruction in Armory Square Monday after a major water main break back in February.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The City of Syracuse is planning road reconstruction in Armory Square that begins Monday, May 20.