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59 minutes ago  Some New York lawmakers are pushing to prohibit using cash welfare benefits to pay for tobacco, alcohol, strip clubs and illegal drugs.

2 hours, 8 minutes ago  Nojaim Brothers Supermarket on the city's distressed Near West Side will likely get tax breaks for a $2.7 million expansion.

Today at 2:16 PM  As Syracuse University embarks on its first season in the ACC, fans anticipate with excitement the new matchups that will take place in the Carrier Dome and in other venues along the East Coast.

Today at 2:13 PM  Syracuse University football shares plenty of history against members of its future conference, the ACC. Here’s a look at the members of the conference and SU’s history with them:

Today at 7:55 AM  Federal authorities have fired and demoted U.S. probation officers in the monitoring of a man charged with killing Liverpool librarian Lori Bresnahan raping a 10-year-old girl during a carjacking at Great Northern Mall in Clay.

Yesterday at 11:48 PM  The Grand Rapids Griffins beat the Syracuse Crunch 5-2 to win the Calder Cup Finals 4-2 in the War Memorial on Friday night.

Yesterday at 6:27 PM  Neighbors unhappy that bridge will be one way, most of the time from B'ville area toward John Glenn Blvd

Yesterday at 12:24 PM  To celebrate CNY Central’s Facebook page hitting 40,000 likes, Lisa Spitz and Peter Hall held a dance off on ‘Today in Central New York.’

Monday, June 17, 2013  Family and friends gathered on Monday night outside the home of Levon Wameling at 748 Jay Street in Utica.

Monday, June 17, 2013  "Don't let us win three.." Syracuse Crunch captain Mike Angelidis' words are proof that the Crunch has its swagger back.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Central New York golf fans- get ready for a fun August.  Not only will Tiger Woods grace Turning Stone on August 29 along with the PGA Championship in Rochester but we also have the 7th annual Dick’s Sporting Good’s Open.