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Wednesday, December 12, 2012  New Jersey shore hero Bruce Springsteen is the opening act in a benefit concert to help neighbors in the New York metropolitan area hit hard by Superstorm Sandy.

Monday, November 12, 2012  The Salvation Army in Syracuse is asking for specific items that Hurricane Sandy relief workers says are in short supply.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Nine of the 101 members of the 174th Attack Wing of the Air National Guard deployed down state to support the Hurricane Sandy relief effort return home.

Monday, November 05, 2012  In just the first week after Superstorm Sandy made landfall, more than $85 million has been spent on recovery efforts.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Two groups taking donations for Superstorm Sandy victims in central New York say they're overwhelmed by the response.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Onondaga County, the city of Syracuse and the American Red Cross are holding a large blood drive at the Onondaga County Civic Center in Syracuse on Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to help with the Hurricane Sandy relief effort.

Friday, November 02, 2012  As East Coast neighbors continue to dry out and clean up in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, Central New York continues to help, lending unique talents to recovery efforts. The staff and volunteers at Laci's Tapas Bar are contributing their cooking talents to the Queens area, while the Park Central Presbyterian Church is putting together hygiene kits.

Friday, November 02, 2012  As thousands of people downstate deal with the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, the American Red Cross is overwhelmed by the need. Now, they are searching for more volunteers to help.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Onondaga County, the city of Syracuse and the American Red Cross plan to hold a blood drive in Syracuse to help out with the Hurricane Sandy relief effort.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  A group 14 specially trained firefighters from Cayuga County have been deployed to Queens to assist in the relief effort for Hurricane Sandy.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  The Airmen will bring 40 Humvees from Fort Drum down to the New York City area.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Seven more volunteers from the American Red Cross Central New York Chapter are being deployed to the Gulf Coast.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  The Pancake and Sushi Breakfast Buffet is Sunday, March 27th from 11 AM to 2 PM.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010  Since January's devastating earthquake in Haiti, thousands of people have been doing what they can to help.  One of those people was Carolyn Wise, a school nurse from Rome.

Monday, January 18, 2010  A Central New York woman who was in Haiti last November says if the educational system is not completely reformed, "the country can't move forward."