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

Yesterday at 6:25 PM  Central and Northern New York are running out of new phone numbers and will need a new area code by the first quarter of 2015.

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

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A new AAA study says using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply using a cellphone.

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.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Proposed bill would let law enforcers keep up with changing labels, contents

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  The Amazing Mirror Maze is now open on the third level of the expansion area at Destiny USA, adjacent to Pole Position Raceway.