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1 hour, 47 minutes ago  The most famous golfer in the world, Tiger Woods, will return to the Turning Stone green to help raise money for his college roommate's foundation in the 6th annual Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge.

Yesterday at 1:06 PM  Help with putting 'local' into practice in business, community and government

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in prison for stabbing the son of Syracuse's police chief.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The New York State Inspector General cleared the Onondaga County Crime Lab after serious allegations were made by the Syracuse Police Department in the fall of last year. The Inspector General found no evidence to support the allegations, but included criticism of the Syracuse Police Department. On Tuesday, Mayor Stephanie Miner tells CNY Central that she is standing by the Police Department.

Monday, April 22, 2013  A New York state report wants the Syracuse Police Department to undergo training to better understand Crime Lab operations and procedures.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Syracuse Truce is a partnering between law enforcement and community service agencies that will push the new standard of “zero-tolerance” when it comes to gun violence.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Central New York, your local independent businesses are benefitting from your support.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Some online orders charge extra fees,  florists say they cut local profits

Thursday, February 07, 2013  *Update*-Sienna Pitre returned home today

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Syracuse police chief has no plan to follow the lead of the fire chief and retire. Chief Fowler is intent on improving crime numbers in Syracuse.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  Update: Syracuse police say the son of Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler, Frank Fowler Jr., 21, was stabbed and assaulted by two suspects early Sunday morning at the Upstate Convenience Market on South Avenue.

Saturday, December 22, 2012  2,000 bikes donated by Central New Yorkers

Monday, December 10, 2012  Mayor Stephanie Miner and Chief Frank Fowler addressed community leaders Monday night about the city's efforts to combat burglaries. The city says most burglaries happen between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., and 32 percent of the places burglarized this year were unlocked.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler said three of the men who accused Bernie Fine of sexual abuse were "highly credible," reports The Post-Standard.

Monday, November 19, 2012  The Buy Local Bash is Monday night beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Regional Market in Syracuse.