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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The body of the man who jumped into the Black River in attempts to save a little boy who had been swept away was found in the water in Watertown on Wednesday.

Friday, April 19, 2013  A Syracuse apartment building that was once home to one of the most famous authors of the 20th century is re-open after millions of dollars in renovations.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Costco almost a done deal, restaurants and theater all set for opening within a year

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  An aluminum casting foundry that's one of the Syracuse area's oldest manufacturers has notified New York state that it plans to shut down, putting nearly 90 people out of work.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  The former New Process Gear site has sold for $2.45 million.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  The Syracuse Industrial Development Agency (SIDA) approved a special package of tax incentives needed for a project at the former Pond Street Wegmans location to move forward.

Monday, August 27, 2012  It's hard to imagine a toddler who owns a new car or is thousands of dollars in debt, but experts say it's happening all over the country.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  The Syracuse Industrial Development Agency will hold a public hearing for tax exemptions to bring a TOPS Friendly Markets to Syracuse's North Side.

Monday, July 09, 2012  On Monday, the Syracuse Common Council approved a 30-year tax exemption for Cameron Group LLC. The final vote was 5-4.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  The co-founder of a Michigan-based private-equity firm is donating $7 million to Le Moyne College to establish the Madden School of Business.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  The East Syracuse Minoa Central School District finalized the sale of Heman Street School to Lakewood Development LLC Wednesday.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  An Oriskany man will spend the next year on probation for improperly removing asbestos.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  A Clay computer manufacturer plans to lay off 130 employees.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  Online search and advertising giant Google is teaming with investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. to develop four solar energy farms serving the Sacramento Municipal Utility District in California.

Monday, October 17, 2011  According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), more than 8.1 million adults fell victim to identity theft last year. And if you think your children's identities can't be hijacked, think again