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Yesterday at 6:33 PM  "Gateway" empty, abandoned properties an especial concern

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  When it comes to budget savings the town of Cicero has come up with the winning formula.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Ten years after Little Italy received millions in public and private investments, long term maintenance issues have become a concern.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  A popular record store in Downtown Syracuse may not be calling Armory Square home for much longer because lawmakers won't exempt Sound Garden from a new ordinance.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  The Madison County Board of Supervisors has approved the land claim and gaming settlement with the Oneida Indian Nation, but with “great reluctance”.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Senator Chuck Schumer was in Manlius Wednesday, calling upon Customs and Border Protection to collect fees from Chinese furniture companies who he says unfairly compete with U.S. furniture producers and damage businesses such as Manlius's Stickley Audi and Co. and McConnellsville’s Harden Furniture.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Canadian tourists are responsible for 25% of the sales at Destiny USA but say that a border crossing fee could prevent them from coming into the U.S.

Friday, May 24, 2013  The Syracuse Aviation Commissioner says a low cost carrier would provide competition for some of the more expensive routes out of Hancock Airport.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Tour bus vists at Destiny USA are up 77% over the past year.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Help with putting 'local' into practice in business, community and government

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.