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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  Normally removing plywood from boarded up windows would not be considered too important, but to downtown developers in Syracuse, it's a big deal.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Oneida Indian Nation has agreed to effectively end its decides-long land claim in Oneida and Madison counties in exchange for exclusive rights to operate a casino in Central New York.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Ultimate Fighting Championship chairman Lorenzo Fertitta was joined by UFC fighters Uriah Hall and Ryan LaFlare at a press conference at the Oncenter War Memorial Wednesday morning to push for New York State to legalize professional mixed martial arts events.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Governor Cuomo announced an expanded ban on smoking in state parks, like Green Lakes and Chittenango Falls, among others.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Vernon Downs has announced that they will be resuming racing this weekend.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Opposition continues to grow in Syracuse to a proposal targeting pawn shops.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Fans of The Sound Garden music store are afraid proposed law targeting pawn shops could close downtown Syracuse business.

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.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Onondaga County Sheriff's Deputies are on the scene of a fire that burned through an apartment on Morgan Road in the Town of Clay on Sunday night.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  The Iron Man franchise may just be hitting its stride in popularity, according to weekend box office results.

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.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Yahoo! has recently named the Finger Lakes and Lake George to their list of “Lakeside destinations that have it all.”