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Wednesday, February 20, 2013  In a new report, DiNapoli cites a large number of vacant and tax-exempt properties, low rates of home ownership and decreased home values.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Mayor Stephanie Miner has negotiated a service agreement with Crouse Hospital.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  The Syracuse Industrial Development Agency (SIDA) approved a special package of tax incentives needed for a project at the former Pond Street Wegmans location to move forward.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  The Syracuse Industrial Development Agency will hold a public hearing for tax exemptions to bring a TOPS Friendly Markets to Syracuse's North Side.

Monday, August 20, 2012  There's new hope for a supermarket at the former Pond Street Wegmans in Syracuse.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Gov. Andrew Cuomo was at the F.X. Matt Brewery in Utica Wednesday to sign legislation providing tax credits for small breweries, replacing an excise tax exemption struck down by a lawsuit.

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.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  It appears that Destiny USA will be just a big mall. The hotel and third expansion of the Carousel Center in Syracuse are apparently off the drawing board.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  Should not for profit institutions in Syracuse which are exempt from property taxes pay for city services?

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Firefighters in Camillus say their department has been reinstated as a not-for-profit agency, and now they can buy the life-saving equipment they need.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  A big win for the Onondaga Sheriff's Department in its quest to keep the Air 1 helicopter in the air.

Thursday, June 16, 2011  After two years of being what some called a big empty white box, the 1.3 million square foot expansion of the Carousel Center is once again a busy place.

Thursday, June 09, 2011  The City of Syracuse is getting some financial help from Syracuse University.

Friday, March 18, 2011  New York state is bringing back its sales tax exemption on clothes and shoes, but it will be for items costing only half as much as under previous exemption periods.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  The Miner Administration is balking at a proposal to grant tax exempt status for a project for Syracuse University.