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Friday, May 03, 2013  Customs officials are being ordered "effective immediately" to verify that every foreign student arriving in the U.S. has a valid student visa.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Lindt is celebrating its grand reopening Friday and Saturday by giving away free chocolate.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  YouTube says more than 1 billion people are now visiting its online video site each month to watch everything from zany clips of cute kittens to sobering scenes of social unrest around the world.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  After years of talk, the transformation of South Salina Street in the heart of downtown Syracuse is starting to take shape. CenterState CEO will move into the Pike Block as its anchor tenant.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Energy drinks are causing more people to be sent to the emergency room. Just how much more? According to a federal report, the number has doubled over the past five years.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is taking a closer look at its safety and security procedures in the wake of the Newtown, Connecticut shooting.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Children at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital received a special visit Wednesday afternoon.

Monday, December 31, 2012  The Big Apple is a bigger-than-ever tourist draw.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Karen Kitchen loves when her 88-year-old father comes to visit but she also worries.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  After siginificant renovations in November 2011, the Landmark Theatre is able to attract touring Broadway shows and Downtown businesses are reaping the benefits.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  The Onondaga Lake Visitors Center, which aims to give the community an opportunity to learn about the lake cleanup of Onondaga Lake, opens this Friday.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Byrne Dairy says they will need site approval and funding assistance from New York State.

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?

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Family members of Auburn murder victim, Katie Socci were in court today trying to keep the man suspected of her murder from seeing Socci's daughter Sydney Renee.