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Yesterday at 5:26 PM  Some important changes are in store for the way the Syracuse Fire Department and Rural Metro Ambulance Service respond to medical emergencies.

Yesterday at 5:04 PM  The New York State Department of Transportation is interested in what the community thinks should be done with the portion of Interstate 81 that runs through Syracuse.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Property owners along the Connective Corridor can breathe a sigh of relief, at least for now. The Syracuse Common Council voted down a proposed tax fee for businesses on the Connective Corridor at a special meeting on Thursday, 6 to 1.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Property owners along the Connective Corridor in Syracuse will learn Thursday whether their tax bills will increase by around $3,000 to pay for maintenance.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Neighbors and legislators in Syracuse and DeWitt express their concerns about the future of Interstate 81.

Monday, June 10, 2013  A popular music store in Armory Square will stay open after the Syracuse Common Council approved a deal Monday afternoon.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Syracuse city councilors voted to add money into the proposed budget to avoid staffing cuts to the fire department, but the Mayor says she'll ignore them.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Syracuse Common Council public budget hearing is dominated by talk of fire department cutbacks.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Dan Cowen has lived in Syracuse since 2009 and wants to be a councilor-at-large.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Syracuse common councilors are voting on a plan today regarding the police department's use of take home vehicles.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Dogs have long been considered man's best friend, but many dogs in Syracuse can't find a friend in the world. Registration is part of the reason for the city's problem with dogs.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  The Parks and Recreation Committee of the Common Council is meeting tonight in Syracuse to talk about how to keep an eye on dogs in the city.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Syracuse councilors will hold a future public hearing on a proposal to force employers to do away with criminal history questions on job applications.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Two Syracuse common councilors want the city to join a national movement called the "Ban the Box."

Monday, October 08, 2012  Two days of panel discussions and music kicks off at Syracuse University, with the Dalai Lama as the star attraction.