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Friday, May 17, 2013  Normally removing plywood from boarded up windows would not be considered too important, but to downtown developers in Syracuse, it's a big deal.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Trending on CNY Central is a compilation of the most clicked on stories and most watched videos of the week.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The long vacant Syracuse Developmental Center site is being considered for an east coast campus of the Jewish Educational Trade School.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The former Syracuse Developmental Center will be auctioned off next month. The 585,000-square-foot complex will go up for auction on April 11 at the Onondaga County Courthouse.

Monday, March 04, 2013  New hope for the future of a crumbling landmark in downtown Syracuse may be closer to realization. The Syracuse Common Council agreed Monday to seize the Mizpah Tower for back taxes with the intent to sell to a developer for $31,000.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A Syracuse attorney wants to develop Mizpah Tower into residential living space.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  For 18 years, the world around the NYNEX building in downtown Syracuse has moved forward, but that may be changing.

Monday, December 10, 2012  The transformation of downtown Syracuse into a residential neighborhood is taking another step forward as the developers of the Pike Block are accepting deposits for apartments now under construction.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Local leaders say Hancock Airport is arguably the most important economic engine in Syracuse, and renovation progress is fuel to move it forward. One year into renovations, construction is right on track to be finished next September.

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.

Friday, March 02, 2012  A new national retailer is moving into downtown Syracuse.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  A plan to develop Syracuse's Inner Harbor cleared its first hurdle. On Monday afternoon, the Syracuse Common Council voted and approved a $350 million proposal by COR Development.

Monday, June 21, 2010  The Syracuse Common Council has balked at final approval of a 15-year lease agreement with out of town developers over “swing space” at the former Syracuse Developmental Center.

Wednesday, April 07, 2010  Syracuse school officials were questioned Wednesday by members of the Common Council over a proposed agreement to lease space at the former Syracuse Developmental Center.

Tuesday, February 02, 2010  Apartment and retail space will link Armory Square with Downtown