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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on a brand new hotel in downtown Syracuse. New signage hangs at the top the Residence Inn and Courtyard Marriott at the corner of West Fayette and South Franklin Streets in Armory Square.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Houston's fire chief says the four firefighters who died fighting a motel fire today were looking for people they thought were still trapped in the burning building.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The Saratoga Casino and Raceway plans a $30 million expansion project that will include a 120-room hotel, a fine dining restaurant and an event center.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The future of the Hotel Syracuse remains uncertain after the city received a check late Thursday from the hotel's lender that will block plans to seize the property for back taxes.

Monday, March 18, 2013  At a press conference in front of the vacant Hotel Syracuse, Senator Schumer lends his support for a New Market Tax Credit program which would bring $10 Million in tax credits to revitalize the historic landmark.

Friday, February 22, 2013  1,900 women are taking over the Double-Tree Hotel in East Syracuse for Amy's Slumber Party, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  A month after criticizing a parking contract between Onondaga County and the owners of the Galleries project in downtown Syracuse, County Comptroller Bob Antonacci says he's exposed taxpayer waste in a separate parking deal.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Turning Stone Resort Casino is planning to announce a multi-million dollar expansion at a groundbreaking event next Thursday, November 8.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  A man is killed after a shootout with police in Binghamton.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Sheena Morris's parents and fiance are appearing on The Dr. Phil show this week to speak about Sheena's death in 2009.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The TS Steakhouse at Turning Stone will be open to the public on November 14.

Friday, August 31, 2012  The next time you book a hotel room, read the fine print first. New fees and novel freebies continue to pop up on hotel bills. Knowing what's included - and what you're willing to pay for - can make a big difference when it comes time to settle the bill.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Fire erupting in Madison County destroying the Munnsville Hotel in the center of the village.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  A Utica man who was arrested after he was allegedly found high on ‘bath salts’ is in more trouble with the law after police say he gave them his brother’s name instead of his own.

Monday, June 25, 2012  A synthetic drug known as "bath salts" is being blamed for three incidents of bizarre behavior over the weekend in Utica.