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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  The area around Syracuse University could benefit from a new proposal to designate areas around college campuses as tax free zones for new businesses. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo talked about the proposal at Syracuse University Wednesday, explaining how it could help to keep businesses and jobs in New York.

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.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Bernie Fine lawsuit against ESPN moves from New York Supreme Court to Federal Court.

Monday, June 10, 2013  This week, local police officers are carrying the "Flame of Hope" throughout Central New York, helping it make its way to the Opening Ceremonies for the New York State Special Olympics in Buffalo.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Annual fee for a business would be approximately $2,000 if the measure passes.

Friday, June 07, 2013  A government watchdog says the State University of New York Cortland failed to properly investigate academic status and conflict of interest allegations involving two instructors.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Roger Springfield was sentenced in Onondaga County Court Thursday morning to five years probation for unlawfully videotaping Syracuse University athletes in the men’s locker room at the Carrier Dome.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Syracuse University concluded its spring study abroad program in Istanbul early as unrest and protests continue in the region.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Syracuse Police are investigating a shooting that happened just before 6pm on Sunday on the 100 block of Sabine Street.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Lewis County Sheriff’s Department and Watertown City Police arrested 40-year-old Deborah Kerwin, of Watertown, in connection with a fatal crash on April 13.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  A federal jury has awarded $600,000 in back pay to a former college professor in central New York after ruling university officials retaliated against him for complaining about discrimination.

Monday, May 27, 2013  The Seneca County Sheriff's Office has officially suspended the search for 22-year-old Christopher Dennis.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  The Syracuse men's lacrosse team will play Duke in the national championship on Monday.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to create tax-free entrepreneurial zones tied to State University of New York campuses.