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Friday, May 10, 2013  The daughter of Howard Marnell has confirmed that the convicted murderer will be released from prison.

Monday, April 29, 2013  NBA veteran center Jason Collins has become the first active male professional athlete in the major four American sports leagues to come out as gay.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Trending on CNY Central is a compilation of the most clicked on stories and most watched videos of the week.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Syracuse Guard Michael Carter-Williams declared for the NBA draft. This brings his two years spent with the Orange to a close.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The family of Howard Marnell and Sandra Olrich are rallying for support to keep Marnell behind bars for good.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Carmelo Anthony has been suspended one game by the NBA for confronting Kevin Garnett after the New York Knicks' loss to Boston on Monday.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  The slaying of Jerry Mack, 65, has had a profound impact on southside neighbors.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Police arrested a man for attempted murder after he shot at three people from a sleeping bag on his property at 11641 Webster Hill Road in the Town of Ave.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  The Cleveland Cavaliers have selected Syracuse guard Dion Waiters with the No. 4 overall pick in the NBA draft.

Monday, May 21, 2012  The Supreme Court won't reduce the $675,000 verdict against a Boston University student who illegally downloaded 30 songs and shared them on the Internet.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Fab Melo announced on Thursday that he is entering himself into the 2012 NBA Draft.

Monday, March 26, 2012  Sophomore guard Dion Waiters will leave Syracuse University and declare for the NBA Draft, the school confirmed Monday. "I want to thank my coaches and my teammates. I've had an amazing experience at Syracuse University," Waiters said. "I also want to thank all the Syracuse basketball fans. They are the best in college basketball."

Thursday, March 22, 2012  We're following up with 12-year-old Bryona Wiler, after she received a flight to Pittsburgh for a potentially life saving doctor appointment.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  The New York Jets traded for Tim Tebow on Wednesday after finalizing contract negotiations to pay additional money to Tebow’s old team, the Denver Broncos, to get the quarterback.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  It remains the biggest buzz talk heading into what is officially the second round of the NCAA Tournament; Syracuse University will suddenly be playing without their seven-foot center Fab Melo.