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Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Two Syracuse University students are facing drug-related charges as a result of a police investigation into the death of SU student Marianne Guppenberger earlier this month. Police say there is no indication of any criminal activity directly connected to her death.

Friday, November 16, 2012  A Western New York pharmacy student is arrested and accused of selling drugs out of an ice cream truck.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Syracuse area entrepreneurs who need professional workspace, but can’t afford an office space have a new option in downtown Syracuse. Syracuse Coworks offers entrepreneurs a desk space with monthly and daily rates.

Monday, September 24, 2012  "Bill Nye the Science Guy" has stepped into the debate about evolution with an online video that encourages parents who believe in creationism not to pass those beliefs on to their children.

Monday, September 24, 2012  The State University College of Environmental Science and Forestry has plans to build an $86 million academic building.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  It took two years and $25 million but students at Syracuse's Institute of Technology finally have a school to call their own.

Friday, August 17, 2012  The fight against bath salts and synthetic drugs is about to move from head shops into the classroom.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  'Tower' will not be as tall as proposed, after input by North Side residents

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  The Port Byron Travel Plaza on the New York State Thruway is back to full service.

Monday, December 26, 2011  Restrooms are back in service at the Port Byron Travel Plaza on the New York State Thruway, but food service is still unavailable.

Friday, October 21, 2011  According to the National Weather Service, Syracuse received more than 13 inches of rainfall in August and September -- more than seven inches above normal.  So it's no surprise that experts in Onondaga County say they've seen an abundance of mushrooms this year.

Friday, September 23, 2011  State Fair Director Dan O'Hara says the company that was responsible for cleaning the restrooms at the fair has learned from the problems at the 2011 fair.

Friday, August 26, 2011  This year, there are no bathroom attendants at the Fairgrounds. Today we check in to how it's going.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  The State Education Department has reacted to CNY Central's stories about the use of "time out rooms" in Oswego County, and issued a reminder to all special education programs about the correct rules and regulations governing the rooms.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  Work crews are busy constructing what will soon be Fayetteville's newest park.