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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The Northwestern Mutual Animal Encounter opened at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on Wednesday.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  A local runner returns to Syracuse after witnessing the explosions at the Boston Marathon.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Hundreds were out at Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub on Syracuse's Tipperary Hill to celebrate St. Patrick's Day today. People could get their taste of green beer while having fun with their family and friends.

Friday, March 08, 2013  "The Molly Project" offers free photography sessions for women who's lives have been redefined by cancer or a terminal illness.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Scientists noticed something interesting; these mammals communicate to one another using distinctive whistles.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Strangers on the night of a horrific car accident, Kailee Perrin, has not only kept in touch with the crash victim, but has organized a benefit to raise money for her and her family.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park says it made its fifth and final payment, of $221,588, to Onondaga County Parks to complete its $1 million commitment to the Parks for Tomorrow II initiative.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  The East Syracuse Village Police Department was established in 1885, but soon village residents may vote on whether to abolish the department.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Scam artists are now targeting Facebook pages, what can you do to protect yourself?

Monday, March 05, 2012  Rosamond Gifford Zoo now has a web cam of the patas monkeys.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Wegmans is doing an about face when it comes to the commercials featuring Alec Baldwin that were recently pulled from the airwaves.

Sunday, December 11, 2011  Spend just five minutes with family and friends of 17-year-old Taylor Fleming -- and you'll soon realize just how many lives the Cicero-North Syracuse senior has touched.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Monday night, about 100 people honored Bridget Bell with a candlelight vigil, shining a light on the devoted friend and loving mother.

Saturday, October 22, 2011  Festival runs Thursday - next Sunday

Thursday, October 06, 2011  Hank Williams Jr. will no longer sing the words "Are you ready for some football?" on Monday nights on ESPN.