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Thursday, April 18, 2013  NASA's planet-hunting telescope has discovered two planets that seem like places for some sort of life to flourish. They are just the right size and in just the right place near their star.

Monday, April 15, 2013  It wasn't a day to be home sick from school as local sixth graders had the rare chance to get their hands on moon rocks on loan from NASA.

Monday, April 15, 2013  A former U.S. military command center built to withstand a nuclear attack is on the market in the Syracuse area.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  Volunteers for the North American Aerospace Defense Command's Santa tracker have answered a record number of calls from children - and some adults - curious about when the man in the red suit will land at their house.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Which movies, apps and iTunes downloads were the most popular in 2013?

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.

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Thursday, July 05, 2012  Syracuse University is looking to build a new complex on University Avenue to house a bookstore, fitness center, and retail space. The school is first asking Syracuse's Common Council to approve a controversial 30-year tax exemption on the bookstore and fitness center.

Friday, May 11, 2012  Dozens of people were trying to create a new green space for children at the Syracuse Boys & Girls Club.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Colonel Mike Mullane is in Syracuse Wednesday for the Boypower Dinner. He is encouraging math science & engineering programs for the scouts. Colonel Mullane flew on Discovery and Atlantis missions with NASA. He is a three-time Space Shuttle Astronaut and Mission Specialist.

Monday, April 09, 2012  One of the last remnants of a once-thriving candle industry in Syracuse is getting a $3 million makeover into apartments and commercial space.

Monday, April 02, 2012  Middle school students were cheering Monday at West Genesee Middle School as they watched a show about science and learned their teacher was headed to Space Academy.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare is planning a major renovation project that will likely bring new services and jobs to Central New York.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Members of the the Baldwinsville Marching Band are on their way to Florida to perform in the Gator Bowl.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  A Watertown man is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from his employer.