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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  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, May 22, 2013  Country music star Toby Keith will be visiting Central New York this summer, but right now he's taking time off from the road to go back to his roots.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  The State Fair announced more musical performances, laying framework for free entertainment as part of the Midway Music Series.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Opposition continues to grow in Syracuse to a proposal targeting pawn shops.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  It's a chance to see country music sensations Billy Currington, Uncle Kracker, Love & Theft, Kellie Pickler and more. If you like country music and live in Central New York, block out July 12 through July 14 and bring your cowboy boots for NY Country Jam at the Fairgrounds.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  If you're a country music fan in Central New York, get ready for a rockin' summer. Alan Jackson and Gretchen Wilson's tours will make a stop in Central New York.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Clark is a graduate of Syracuse University and worked for the student-run radio station WAER. He got his start in television at WKTV in Utica.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  It's music appreciation week at Christian Brothers Academy in Dewitt this week. Teachers say it's important to showcase the musical talents of students so that they appreciate music, and see the integral role it can play in education.

Friday, March 08, 2013  The best of Central New York music gathered at the Palace Theatre on Friday night for the 19th annual Syracuse Area Music Awards.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Add cranked-up earphones to the list of health dangers Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants New Yorkers to quit.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Dance O' Rama has come to the MOST. Yesterday, Kids of all ages could take their turn showing off their moves in front of their friends and families.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Bob Dylan is set to sing at Cornell University April 14. Tickets go on sale to students next Wednesday, and will be available to the general public on Thursday.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The Skaneateles High School Drama Club presents "Beauty and the Beast" this week. The musical production features close to 100 students from the school’s drama and music departments.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  The district's top leader is now involved in a fact-finding on how musical was chosen and cast.