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Yesterday at 3:29 PM  As lawmakers in Albany discuss Governor Cuomo's Women's Equality Bill, advocates in Central New York say they want to see something done by the end of this week's legislative session.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Family and friends gathered on Monday night outside the home of Levon Wameling at 748 Jay Street in Utica.

Monday, June 17, 2013  "Gateway" empty, abandoned properties an especial concern

Monday, June 17, 2013  A Mexico man is accused of having a sexual relationship with a girl under the age of 15.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric Shinseki, was in Syracuse today talking about programs to help veterans find jobs.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Property owners along the Connective Corridor in Syracuse will learn Thursday whether their tax bills will increase by around $3,000 to pay for maintenance.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Annual fee for a business would be approximately $2,000 if the measure passes.

Monday, June 10, 2013  A flag synonymous with the gay rights movement is flying above Syracuse City Hall this week, a symbol of how far our community has come, and still has to go, in the advancement of gay rights across the country.

Monday, June 10, 2013  A popular music store in Armory Square will stay open after the Syracuse Common Council approved a deal Monday afternoon.

Friday, June 07, 2013  The FBI says a Texas woman admitted sending ricin-tainted letters to President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, but only after trying to pin it on her husband.

Friday, June 07, 2013  A Texas woman who told FBI agents her husband had sent ricin-tainted letters to the president and New York City's mayor has been arrested.

Friday, June 07, 2013  UPDATE: The city plans to exempt games, videos and music from a variety of provisions of the city's secondhand dealer law while still maintaining recordkeeping prices for Syracuse Police.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  A Harvard University graduate and urban planner points a spotlight on the poor maintenance of Syracuse's Little Italy neighborhood.

Monday, June 03, 2013  New York City's campaign to cut consumption of sugary drinks now features ads warning people about sweet teas, sports and energy drinks and fruit-flavored beverages.

Monday, June 03, 2013  The day before candidates can begin their petition drives, the Democratic primary in Syracuse is heating up. On Monday, Syracuse Councilor Pat Hogan announced he will run against Democrat incumbent Stephanie Miner for Mayor of Syracuse.