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Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Police say a New York City man kicked a seagull that later had to be euthanized.

Friday, July 01, 2011  It's the first day on the job for the new superintendent of the Syracuse City School District.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  Dan Lowengard started with the Syracuse School District in 1972. His replacement--Sharon Contreras--begins work on Friday.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Threats of layoffs are becoming a reality in the Syracuse City School District, as 343 pink slips were sent out to staffers.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  The Syracuse school board voted tonight to keep Elmwood Elementary School open.

Wednesday, March 09, 2011  Syracuse's school board will vote this evening on a proposed school budget that will eliminate 500 jobs in the district.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  As school districts in Central New York and throughout the state prepare for massive teacher layoffs, the debate over whether the layoffs should be based on seniority has taken a dramatic turn.

Monday, February 21, 2011  Syracuse School Superintendent Dan Lowengard supports efforts to do away with seniority as a means of determining teacher layoffs.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  Superintendent Dan Lowengard is asking workers to take a pay freeze.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  Recommendations from teams include cutting 425 positions and closing two schools.

Monday, January 17, 2011  Parents and children with ties to Elmwood Elementary school spent part of their school holiday rallying to keep Elmwood from closing.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  The consulting firm helping the Syracuse City School Board find their next superintendent is already reaching out to potential candidates.

Saturday, December 04, 2010  The recent string of gun violence has prompted many in the community to ask, "what can be done?"

Monday, September 13, 2010  Current Superintendent Dan Lowengard announced he will be retiring in June and parents, lawmakers and teachers are interested in the upcoming search.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010  Superintendent Dan Lowengard gave his state of the schools address Tuesday morning, and spoke of some of the positives and negatives the district is facing.