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Today at 1:45 PM  One of the two baby swans in Manlius has died. Ornithologist Michael Bean said the cygnet was struggling to swim at one end of the swan pond and a bystander jumped in to try to save it. Bean says the cygnet died less than an hour later.

Today at 11:26 AM  The State Fair announced more musical performances, laying framework for free entertainment as part of the Midway Music Series.

Today at 11:02 AM  An Oneida County woman heads up a national campaign to challenge the myths and misconceptions surrounding sex offenders.

Today at 8:10 AM  Thousands are without power across Central New York and we are starting to get a sense of the damage left behind by powerful thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon.

Yesterday at 9:31 PM  i81 Challenge meeting draws hundreds to OnCenter for a first glimpse at fresh details of the final two choices for redeveloping Interstate 81 through Syracuse.

Yesterday at 5:54 PM  Plenty of 'aha' moments expected as they see storm development first-hand

Yesterday at 5:34 PM  Westhill High School History Teacher, Jerry Conti, sits down with CNYCentral's Dora Scheidell for an exclusive interview after his retirement letter went viral and sparked an international conversation about the state of education in America.

Yesterday at 1:56 PM  Destiny USA has grown tremendously in the last couple of years, bringing in many more tourists from out of town, even out of the country. Tuesday, our cameras were rolling, as we got an exclusive sneak peek at what else is in the works. Destiny USA General Manager Rob Schoeneck says we can expect a handful of attractions to open this summer, including Revolutions Bowling Alley, adult play place Dave & Busters, and two IMAX theaters.

Yesterday at 5:15 AM  It will be muggy and summery today in Central New York with a mix of sun and clouds

Monday, May 20, 2013  Now, we look at the underneath of the I-81 bridge, both the structure itself and the people that park there on a daily basis.

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