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Friday, May 17, 2013  A state senator and several local business owners are pushing for residents to take part in the debate over the future of Interstate 81 in Syracuse, and are warning the public that changing traffic patterns could have a negative impact on local businesses.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Ultimate Fighting Championship chairman Lorenzo Fertitta was joined by UFC fighters Uriah Hall and Ryan LaFlare at a press conference at the Oncenter War Memorial Wednesday morning to push for New York State to legalize professional mixed martial arts events.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The future of the Hotel Syracuse remains uncertain after the city received a check late Thursday from the hotel's lender that will block plans to seize the property for back taxes.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  Runners do the Harlem Shake as the run warm-up

Monday, March 18, 2013  At a press conference in front of the vacant Hotel Syracuse, Senator Schumer lends his support for a New Market Tax Credit program which would bring $10 Million in tax credits to revitalize the historic landmark.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Syracuse will host the USBC's Open Championships in 2018

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Charging stations, specifically for electric cars are showing up everywhere, thanks in large part to taxpayer funded grants.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Professional lacrosse is making a comeback in Central New York.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Event promises live WWE Action just one month before WrestleMania 29!

Friday, January 18, 2013  County music super stars Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert will perform at The War Memorial Arena in April.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Digging for Dinosaurs event at Syracuse's Oncenter brings together kids and parents for a fun-filled and educational exhibit.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Syracuse University is installing a system to collect the rainwater that runs off the 7-acre roof of the Carrier Dome and use it to flush toilets during events at the Dome.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The dazzling characters of Disney are delighting local audiences in downtown Syracuse.  "Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic," is a Disney lovers dream come true. The ice show features characters from all the Disney classics.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Today at the Oncenter in downtown Syracuse, over 2,500 people came down to get their share of an early Christmas.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Final preparations are underway at the Oncenter as volunteers from the Salvation Army prepare to serve thousands of families in need. This year's Christmas Bureau Distribution will be held on Friday, December 21.