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Friday, May 10, 2013  We are getting our first look at the man accused of stabbing a woman to death in Syracuse.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A Syracuse man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a stabbing on Gertrude Street in Syracuse’s Hawley Green neighborhood Thursday afternoon.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  It's a chance to see country music sensations Billy Currington, Uncle Kracker, Love & Theft, Kellie Pickler and more. If you like country music and live in Central New York, block out July 12 through July 14 and bring your cowboy boots for NY Country Jam at the Fairgrounds.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Paul Linnertz, 53, will take the reigns of the Syracuse Fire Department, taking over for retiring Chief Mark McLees.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A pay-it-forward fund is helping to benefit the family of Lori Bresnahan.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner announced her appointments for the next Fire Chief and First Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Syracuse on Tuesday afternoon.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Young, high-tech company, where the average employee age is 28, is growing in Downtown Syracuse.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Fledgling birders can now flock together and explore college and career opportunities through a project hatched by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Ohio's Black Swamp Bird Observatory

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Pertussis, or whooping cough as it is commonly known was confirmed at Jamesville Dewitt Middle School. There are currently two cases that the district is dealing with.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  A 7-year-old Oswego boy who is recovering from cancer got the chance to meet his heroes as Fort Drum soldiers paid him a visit.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Police say a former Cornell University graduate student has died in a fall at one of Ithaca's gorges.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The future of Central New York was on full display at the OnCenter this afternoon. The Business Journal presented its annual 40 Under 40 awards, and our own Michael Benny was one of the recipients.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Local students are showing their political involvement on Election Day, volunteering at local polling locations and being active on social media.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  The slaying of Jerry Mack, 65, has had a profound impact on southside neighbors.

Friday, October 19, 2012  Many young people are too busy texting or talking to bother looking both ways before they cross the street.