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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.

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

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders say they have an agreement on a state budget that would include raising the minimum wage to $9 an hour over three years.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The tax rebates would go to families with a household income of $40,000 to $300,000, with one or more children.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Tax help from Certified Financial Planners

Saturday, February 16, 2013  We have a phone bank on Wednesday, you have til March 1 to sign up for STAR exemptions

Friday, January 04, 2013  The big change for everybody is the expiration of the Social Security payroll tax holiday.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Sen. Charles Schumer warns that if Washington doesn't avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, New Yorkers could see the price of milk double and dairy farmers would suffer.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  More than 56 million Social Security recipients will see their monthly payments increase by 1.7 percent in January.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Mitt Romney is releasing his 2011 tax returns.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  A new study shows low-income smokers in New York spend 25 percent of their income on cigarettes.

Friday, March 30, 2012  With tax season in full swing, taxpayers could be overlooking one very important credit that could mean extra cash from the IRS.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  New York state has been chosen to be part of a pilot program meant to ensure that low-income children receive free meals at school.

Friday, March 02, 2012  You can get help with your taxes through social media.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  The Greater Syracuse Tenants Network held a free energy savings workshop for property owners on Tuesday morning at Park Central Presbyterian Church in Syracuse.