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Today at 1:42 PM  Efforts to legalize professional mixed martial arts in New York have foundered again with the state Assembly's Democratic leaders refusing to allow a vote on the measure.

Monday, June 10, 2013  It does not appear that there is enough support in the New York State Assembly to pass a bill legalizing professional mixed martial arts (MMA) events this year. The New York Daily News is reporting that 35 Assembly Democrats have signed a letter opposing the legalization of MMA that was delivered to Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.

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.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  In the near future, you may have an easier time grocery shopping with your kids. Wegmans plans to unveil new shopping carts to accommodate children.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Clergy against mixed martial arts visited lawmakers on Tuesday, lobbying against legalizing the sport in New York State. But locally, back in Syracuse, martial artists defended their sport, saying the detractors do not understand it.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Clergy against mixed martial arts are jumping into the New York fight over legalizing the sport, coming to Albany to lobby against it

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A fight promoter has been charged with holding unsanctioned boxing and mixed martial arts matches in two upstate New York locations, including a bout that ended when a teenager was knocked out by an opponent more than twice his age.

Sunday, March 31, 2013  Worries that message will be misinterpreted

Friday, March 15, 2013  Owner of Iannuzzo's Karate and Kickboxing details some basic self defense moves while describing the victim of a carjacking who lived across the street.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Syracuse filmmaker James Domroe's video 'We Are Syracuse' has garnered thousands of hits since being uploaded on Sunday and showcases local talent within the city.

Friday, January 25, 2013  There will be free massages, free facials, and demonstrations of Zumba and yoga.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The public heared details of the Connective Corridor Project on Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Police responding to a report of a burglary take the suspect into custody after they see him walking up the street with a television and a pillow case.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Monster Jam is returning to the Carrier Dome in Syracuse on Saturday, March 9.

Sunday, December 02, 2012  The Everson Museum of Art's Festival of Trees is celebrating its 27th anniversary this year, running through December 9th.