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Monday, December 31, 2012  They called it a family atmosphere, but that did not mean the crowd at First Night at Onondaga Lake Park was not diverse.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  A Syracuse shoemaker wants to make sure other feet are happy and warm this holiday season. As one of the remaining cobblers in our area, Ralph Rotella owns Discount Shoe Repair in downtown Syracuse.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  The New York State Fair announced three more Chevy Court concert series acts that will perform this year.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Seven decades later, Lloyd and Evelyn Collins they're still living happily ever after.

Monday, March 26, 2012  The Upstate New York Poison Center is launching a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of synthetic marijuana. Synthetic marijuana is blamed for at least two deaths in Central New York.

Friday, January 20, 2012  Look around at your office. Do people seem happy today? If you work in Syracuse, there's a good chance you are.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  State lawmakers are now looking to make laws against legal marijuana like Happy Shaman. A bill is expected to be introduced in the Assembly.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  Local business owners who depend on snowfall are finally breathing a sigh of relief this week.

Friday, September 16, 2011  The Oswego County Legislature is asking New York State and the federal government to ban unregulated synthetic drugs.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  They go by a number of different brands and names. They’re called 'spice', 'herbs', and 'incense', but they’re smoked by young people in an attempt to get high.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  It goes by the brand name "Happy Shaman", but out on the street the marijuana-mimicking herbs are known as "legal weed."

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  The 2011 New York State Fair will have new rides and new tickets on the Midway.

Wednesday, June 01, 2011  An Oneida County man was arrested over the weekend after police say he inappropriately touched a woman.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  A city lawmaker thinks free toys and other giveaways cause children to clamor for fast food, and he planned to introduce a bill Wednesday that will ban them from meals that fail to meet nutritional guidelines.

Friday, December 03, 2010  Around this time of year, do you say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays"? The issue is taking center stage in North Carolina right now, where one school board's decision is sparking outrage among some Christians.