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Monday, April 22, 2013  One local runner's desire to pay tribute to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings turned into an event that brought hundreds of runners to Onondaga Lake Park tonight. The Boston Strong Run started online with a blogger in California after the bombings last Monday.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Takes veterans to Washington, DC to see memorials

Monday, April 08, 2013  A sign was dedicated for Trooper Amanda Anna, who died in the line of duty last may after her SUV rolled over while trying to stop a traffic violator last May. Trooper Anna, 31, was from Liverpool and assigned to the Hastings barracks.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Seven Utica firefighters and one Utica Police officer were honored on Wednesday night for rescuing a four-year-old girl from a burning building on February 22nd.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Vera House announces Michael Benny, Matt Mulcahy & Dan Cummings as Honorary Chairs for 2013 White Ribbon Campaign.

Sunday, December 16, 2012  UPDATE:  Organizers of a Syracuse vigil have postponed the ceremony while more time is given to arrange logistics.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  A section of James Street in front of the CNY Central studios will be named for longtime WSTM-TV anchor.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  10 women were honored Thursday night at the American Red Cross Central New York Chapter's fourth annual "Women Who Mean Business" award celebration.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  A local police officer who was shot while trying to arrest a suspected car thief was released from the hospital and honored by his fellow officers this morning.

Sunday, October 07, 2012  Honor Flight Syracuse made its inaugural flight on Saturday to take 27 World War II veterans to see war memorials in Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  The duo is given the Silver Lifesaving Medal for pulling three fishermen from the rising Oswego River

Sunday, September 23, 2012  World War II Veterans going to Washington on October 6th

Thursday, June 07, 2012  A candlelight vigil brought out about 400 friends and family Wednesday night, to honor 3 young men killed in a car crash.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  DeWitt police honored officers and citizens making a difference in the community, including a 14-year-old that helped investigators after finding the remains of a missing woman.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  Funeral services were held today for a U.S. Marine from Central New York who died from injuries suffered when his patrol was attacked by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan in January.