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Monday, May 13, 2013  A federal judge has approved a $40 million class-action settlement between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought toning shoes after ads made unfounded claims that the footwear would help people lose weight and strengthen muscles.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event raises money and awareness about the efforts to stop domestic and sexual violence.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  A national caliber marathoner says the Syracuse winter should not deter runners from getting outside.  He offers advice on how to get a running program going.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Syracuse police are investigating an armed robbery that took place Thursday night around 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  A Syracuse shoemaker wants to make sure other feet are happy and warm this holiday season. As one of the remaining cobblers in our area, Ralph Rotella owns Discount Shoe Repair in downtown Syracuse.

Monday, June 11, 2012  Customs officers recently seized $2,300 worth of children's shoes at the Port of Tacoma. All of them were tainted with lead and headed for shoe stores.

Friday, May 18, 2012  Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced a $45 million nationwide settlement with Skechers.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Off Broadway Shoes is joining the growing list of stores opening in Destiny USA.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Ever wonder how high you can jump? New shoes from Nike will not only answer that question, and share the info on social media.

Monday, November 14, 2011  Quicksilver and DC shoes will have adjoining locations and take up approximately 4,600 square feet of the second level.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  After years of turning flying into more of a science, government officials say travelers can expect that snail pace of security to speed up in the future.

Friday, April 01, 2011  New York State is getting rid of the state sales tax on clothing and shoes less than $55. That will save shoppers about 4% on those items.

Saturday, February 12, 2011  Walkers braved the snow and cold Saturday in Syracuse to raise money and awareness for the Rescue Mission. It's called "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" and it's to show what the homeless go through on a daily basis in the winter.

Friday, January 21, 2011  A busy street on the Syracuse University Hill is closed temporarily because of a water pipe break.

Thursday, December 23, 2010  Three men were arrested Wednesday after police say they were involved in a counterfeit clothing ring in Syracuse.