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Wednesday, October 05, 2011  The doors are closed for good at the Ida Benderson center but just four blocks down the street the bingo game at the Salvation Army is packed

Friday, September 30, 2011  About 70 people, community activists, seniors and other supports of the Ida Benderson Senior Center marched on City Hall this afternoon in hopes of the preventing the center's pending closure.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Two senior women who use the Ida Benderson Senior Center had their heads shaved Wednesday to protest the decision to close the center.

Friday, September 23, 2011  Just 8 days before the scheduled closing on October 1st, the late Ida Benderson's son, Bruce Benderson has announced the formation of "Friends of the Ida Benderson Center."

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  After a public hearing, the Syracuse Common Council has decided to not even consider a contract with the Salvation Army to take over services for seniors that will be displaced by the pending closure of the Ida Benderson Senior Center.

Monday, September 19, 2011  Seniors and other supporters of the Ida Benderson Senior Center are fighting Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner's decision to close it.

Friday, September 16, 2011  Seniors and supporters of the Ida Benderson Center plan to gather in downtown Syracuse Monday afternoon and stage a march on City Hall to oppose plans to close the senior center.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  A candidate for Syracuse City Auditor has some harsh words for city hall.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  Budget troubles are forcing a popular senior center in Syracuse to shut its doors for good.

Friday, August 19, 2011  After 36 years, a popular city-run senior center in downtown Syracuse will be closing its doors.

Friday, July 22, 2011  The Ida Benderson senior center has closed because of a water main break; should reopen by Monday at 8am.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  We hope you enjoyed the relatively cool temperatures early this morning, because its going to get hot today and the heat will be with us for several days.