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Yesterday at 6:00 PM  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.

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 03, 2013  From grain to glass, making vodka and whiskey with local crops is catching on

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Costco almost a done deal, restaurants and theater all set for opening within a year

Monday, March 25, 2013  Creekside walk from Genesee Street north to Franklin Square affected until October

Friday, March 08, 2013  A New York congressman says Remington Arms has been awarded a nearly $80 million contract from the Pentagon to produce sniper rifles at the company's Mohawk Valley plant.

Friday, March 08, 2013  There’s encouraging news for Ilion; Remington Arms told officials it plans to invest $20 million into its facility.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Good news for both sellers and potential buyers

Thursday, February 28, 2013  In the Talk Tonight, we talked about the Price Chopper settlement with the state.