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Saturday, June 15, 2013  Whether you call it Freedom Day, Emancipation day, or Juneteenth, it was clear today that people were celebrating freedom today in Syracuse's Clinton Square for Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates the freeing of slaves in Texas who remained enslaved until 1865.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A Port Crane teen was arrested after an apparent end of the year prank at Chenango Forks High School.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The area around Syracuse University could benefit from a new proposal to designate areas around college campuses as tax free zones for new businesses. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo talked about the proposal at Syracuse University Wednesday, explaining how it could help to keep businesses and jobs in New York.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  New York lawmakers have voted to suspend the licenses of young drivers for 60 days when they're caught texting or using a hand-held cell phone while on the road.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Neighbors and business owners expressed their frustration at a board meeting over a 22% property tax increase.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Onondaga Community College proposed a small budget contribution contribution from the County after the was no increase last year.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Representative Dan Maffei and local advocates support President Obama's Early Learning Initiative.

Friday, May 31, 2013  The Corning Museum of Glass has announced the final design of its 100,000-square-foot expansion that will include a contemporary art building and glassmaking venue.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Police say Jupina Rice, 38, was fighting with her husband when she jumped out of a pickup truck.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the first six free concerts coming to the Chevy Court stage at the Great New York State Fair this summer.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  A lawyer for a teacher fired after she became pregnant through artificial insemination says an Ohio Roman Catholic archdiocese and two schools violated her civil rights.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Twitter is getting one local student into quite a bit of trouble. CNS senior Patrick Brown too kto Twitter after his district's budget failed to pass on Tuesday, tweeting that the plumbing, windows, doors and even the High School's Executive Principal should be cut from the budget.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Le Moyne College breaks ground on a major renovation to allow the school to be more competitive with other schools. Thirty percent more students are enrolling this fall.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A man is accused of attacking a teen with a machete at a Utica playground Tuesday night.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A federal judge has approved a $40 million class-action settlement between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought toning shoes after ads made unfounded claims that the footwear would help people lose weight and strengthen muscles.