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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.

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.

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.

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

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?

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  Syracuse businesses are trying to take advantage of SU"s run through the NCAA Tournament, and their promotion is gaining national attention.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  The USBC Women's Bowling Championships at the Oncenter has met expectations and then some, according to the Convention and Visitor's Bureau.

Friday, March 25, 2011  The Onondaga County Convention and Visitors Bureau is requesting $117,000 more to help prepare and promote the upcoming women's bowling tournament.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  A longstanding Central New York institution is expecting to celebrate a milestone tonight.

Thursday, September 23, 2010  The 2011 U.S. Bowling Congress (USBC) Women's Championships will be held in Syracuse next spring. The 88-day long sporting event will be held from April through July 2011.