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Saturday, June 08, 2013  It was quite a site to see at Syracuse's Inner Harbor today, as thousands of rubber ducks raced down Onondaga Creek. It was the 11th annual duck race for Community Wide Dialogue to End Racism.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  It's a Memorial Day weekend tradition that's been happening for more than a quarter of a century. The annual watchfire at the Veterans Memorial Watchfire Park at the State Fairgrounds is a symbolic way to remember those lost in battle.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Thousands of people in more than 40 countries protested today against the agribusiness corporation Monsanto, including some in Syracuse. This is all part of the "March Against Monsanto."

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Graduation day is an emotional one for students filled with smiles, happiness and relief. Thousands of students from both Syracuse University and SUNY ESF received their degrees today in a dual ceremony.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  The annual Syracuse gun show started as a small collectors club 50 years ago. Today at the New York State Fairgrounds gun enthusiasts had something big to prove.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The Catholic church has chosen a new pope. White smoke is rising over the Vatican City, signaling that a new pope has been elected. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 76, of Argentina was named as pope. He is the first pontiff from South America.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Businesses right down the street from the Republican National Convention are losing money.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  50,000 additional people have made their way to Tampa. How are they embracing it?

Saturday, March 31, 2012  Thousands attended the American Heart Association's heart walk at Onondaga Community College Saturday.

Friday, March 02, 2012  Last summer, Bill Scruton found himself in the middle of a murder for hire plot when a business acquaintance offered him thousands of dollars to be a hitman.

Friday, December 30, 2011  A house in Syracuse built by Habitat for Humanity for a disabled veteran has sustained thousands of dollars in damage from thieves looking for copper pipes.

Friday, September 30, 2011  More than 7,000 Binghamton properties damaged by Tropical Storm Lee

Thursday, September 08, 2011  Flooding along the Susquehanna River could force 100,000 people out of their homes for up to 72 hours.  Entire communities are being evacuated after the Lee rainstorm.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Fans of pop star Bruno Mars packed the Chevy Court at the State Fair Wednesday night.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  The northern New York man who was operating a boat that struck a shoal on the St. Lawrence River, injuring himself and five passengers, remains hospitalized in critical condition.