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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Syracuse University concluded its spring study abroad program in Istanbul early as unrest and protests continue in the region.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Senator Chuck Schumer was in Manlius Wednesday, calling upon Customs and Border Protection to collect fees from Chinese furniture companies who he says unfairly compete with U.S. furniture producers and damage businesses such as Manlius's Stickley Audi and Co. and McConnellsville’s Harden Furniture.

Friday, May 24, 2013  The Syracuse Aviation Commissioner says a low cost carrier would provide competition for some of the more expensive routes out of Hancock Airport.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The new central passenger screening checkpoint at Syracuse Hancock International Airport opened to the public on Wendesday morning, but not without a few glitches.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A realistic replica grenade was located by security officials at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport on Tuesday morning.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner announced Tuesday that the new central passenger screening checkpoint at Syracuse Hancock International Airport will to open to the public on Wednesday. The renovations began in August of 2011.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Rep. Dan Maffei (D-NY) and Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner announced Wednesday that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will not eliminate midnight shifts at Syracuse Hancock International Airport’s air traffic control tower in the 2013 fiscal year.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  The Iron Man franchise may just be hitting its stride in popularity, according to weekend box office results.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is said to be assuring lawmakers that 149 small airport towers will remain open.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  There's a new push to save two airport control towers in Central New York, which are currently set to close on June 15th.

Friday, April 19, 2013  A flight cancellation from Syracuse to Boston leaves some travelers frustrated, while others are relieved after flying back from Boston to Syracuse on Friday.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The New York State Department of Labor says it is committed to helping the employees of Daikin McQuay find new work before the Cayuga County manufacturer permanently closes its doors at the end of next year.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Ithaca, Rome airports spared until at least mid-June

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A Syracuse native’s political firm won an award for its work creating a direct mail political advertisement for President Barack Obama’s reelection campaign.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The Federal Aviation Administration says it will close air traffic control towers at airports in Ithaca and Rome, N.Y., part of a round of closures forced by federal budget cuts.