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Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Have you noticed smoother roads in your travels across Central New York?

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  New York is providing $250 million for renewable energy generation projects to modernize the state's energy infrastructure.

Friday, June 29, 2012  A special lemonade stand sits along Rollercoaster Drive in Cicero this weekend. Madison King, Owen Greco and his little sister, Nadia are raising money to tap into a good cause.

Sunday, April 22, 2012  Federal grants, 5.5 million dollars,  to Syracuse, Onondaga County

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  Funding has been secured for 25 road and bridge projects in Central New York.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  The Mayor of Syracuse has issued a veto rejecting the common council's plan to change the city charter to accommodate new development in Eastwood.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  Syracuse Common Councilors are speaking out today, asking the City Planning Commission to help a proposed project in Eastwood move forward.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  Neighbors hope two proposed projects will give their Eastwood neighborhood a much needed face lift.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is urging Congress to return from its August vacation to resolve a partisan standoff over a bill to end the partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  The developers of a major construction project in Onondaga County say it is pulling out, and is moving its business to another state.

Friday, April 22, 2011  On this Earth Day, CNYcentral checked in with Onondaga County on some of the green projects that are putting CNY on the map.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  There was a time when caffeine and alcohol did not mix.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010  The manufacturer of popular caffeinated alcohol drink Four Loko has said it will remove the caffeine from its products, pulling the blend off the market just as the Food and Drug Administration is poised to ban it.

Monday, November 15, 2010  The maker of a caffeinated alcoholic drink that has been banned in four states has agreed to stop shipments to New York State.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010  The State is holding more than $300 million in funds dedicated for highway repair.