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Yesterday at 6:45 PM  Tour bus vists at Destiny USA are up 77% over the past year.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A state senator and several local business owners are pushing for residents to take part in the debate over the future of Interstate 81 in Syracuse, and are warning the public that changing traffic patterns could have a negative impact on local businesses.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Nearly 500 bicyclists hit the road to ride almost 100 miles through the Mohawk Valley for the 17th annual Ride for Missing Children on Friday.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A federal judge has approved a $40 million class-action settlement between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought toning shoes after ads made unfounded claims that the footwear would help people lose weight and strengthen muscles.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Destiny USA announced Monday that World of Beer is scheduled to open on the third level of the expansion area later this year.

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.

Monday, May 06, 2013  T.J. Maxx is getting ready to open its doors at Destiny USA.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Destiny USA has officially announced that Dave and Busters is scheduled to open at the end of the year.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The City of Syracuse issued a stop work order Thursday morning as controversy swirls round a water tower owned by Destiny USA.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Destiny USA announced Thursday that eight new retail shops are coming to Syracuse.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner and State Senator John DeFrancisco make City & State’s 2013 "Albany Power 100 List." Others include Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Susan Arbetter, and Mario Cuomo.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  An analysis of more than 33,000 cases of foodborne illness shows that ground beef and chicken have caused more hospitalizations than other meats.

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.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Many of us own a cell phone which can take a digital picture of almost anything we want. Fewer of us have a camera which used film and needed to be developed.

Friday, April 12, 2013  After a lawsuit and a dispute within Zaccanelli Food Group, which acquired the local Hofmann Sausage Company last year, a settlement has now been reached with the CEO and he has decided to resign.