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Monday, December 03, 2012  An internationally known sketch artist will paint Jim Boeheim's portrait onto a three-foot tall golf ball.

Monday, June 11, 2012  Cornell University's law school has been given $25 million by an anonymous donor for a variety of uses, including scholarships.

Friday, May 18, 2012  Less than 50% of students in the Syracuse City School District graduate from high school.  It's a growing concern for Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection, a non-profit group dedicated to shoring up the city's dropout rate.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  The father of a fatal crash victim Jordan Kersten is taking action to educate the public about the dangers of drowsy driving.

Saturday, March 24, 2012  A community came together today to honor a football player who died last fall. Ridge Barden lost his life during a high school football game after he sustained a helmet-to-helmet injury.

Saturday, February 18, 2012  HIGH heels welcome for the dash, also a 5k walk/run

Friday, June 17, 2011  Oswego High School has established a scholarship in memory of Lt. Nathan Williams.

Saturday, March 19, 2011  Hillside is mentoring 900 students, almost all at or above grade level

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  With the Syracuse City School Board poised to offer a three year contract to Sharron Contreras as next superintendent, the managing editors at CNYcentral have put together a list of things the next SCSD leader must do to be successful.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  The Jenni-Lyn Watson Memorial Fund will create opportunities for local children and teens who love to dance but can't afford specialized training.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  A fundraiser to benefit the Jenni-Lyn Watson Scholarship Fund at Mercyhurst College will be held January 2nd from noon to 7 p.m. at Sharkey's in Liverpool.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  Matt's Memo: Matt Mulcahy blogs about the origins of the upcoming scholarship fundraiser in the name of Jenni-Lyn Watson.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010  The Liverpool School District is mourning the loss of a long time teacher and school board member who died Monday night after a lengthy school board meeting.

Sunday, January 31, 2010  Scholarships, recognition for academics and community service

Saturday, January 23, 2010  SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher and the Board of Trustees say they want to develop a disaster response for Haiti among the 64 SUNY campuses.