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Monday, December 17, 2012  The story of Luke Cain has resonated among Syracuse University alumni across the nation, especially among former athletes. Now there’s a way you can help too.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  When Luke Cain was a senior, Derrell Smith was just a freshman. Smith would go on to be a captain at Syracuse University, guiding the Orange to a Pinstripe Bowl victory as a senior in 2010. But Smith says it all started with Luke Cain.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Former Syracuse University football players from across the nation are banding together to help a former linebacker who was reduced to panhandling on the streets of Syracuse.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  For three years, Louis "Luke" Cain was a star linebacker for the Syracuse University football team, but he is now a panhandler in downtown Syracuse.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Federal agriculture statistics show the number of apple trees in New York grew by 22 percent from 2006 to 2011 but cultivation dropped by two percent.

Friday, April 06, 2012  Our phones are becoming our navigation systems, our computers and our everyday cameras. But which smartphones have the best cameras? Does yours?

Friday, December 30, 2011  Galaxy Communications, the operator of TK-99 radio in Syracuse fired Dave Frisina.

Thursday, October 27, 2011  Lights on the Lake will open one week earlier than usual this year.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  Almost a year later, the near $6.4 million Fayetteville Fire House is almost complete and Village Mayor Mark Olson says it's right on budget too.

Thursday, April 21, 2011  Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin Walsh and Liverpool Police Chief William Becker put out a public plea for help Thursday in the unsolved murder of 39-year-old Mark Clark of Liverpool.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  A Syracuse man was arrested Monday after police say he sold alcohol to a minor during a compliance check of local businesses.

Friday, September 24, 2010  You can expect big changes to Lights on the Lake this year thanks to a partnership between Onondaga County and Galaxy Communications.

Thursday, June 03, 2010  Armando Galarraga bitterly sipped a beer minutes after he almost pitched a perfect game, lashing out at first base umpire Jim Joyce for blowing a call that negated his place in baseball history.

Wednesday, June 02, 2010  The giant tortoise is the most recognized symbol of the Galapagos Islands. But sadly, their numbers are dwindling.

Friday, January 16, 2009  Since 1999, there have been about 3,000 students who have taken classes at SCT.