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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A number of streets will be closed Tuesday evening in the Syracuse Inner Harbor area for the First Annual Joe LaGuardia 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Amyloidosis Foundation.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The New York pension fund for state and local government workers has topped $160 billion after reporting a 10.4 percent return on investment for its last fiscal year

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Fire Crews and police were called to the Walid Market on East Division Street, on Syracuse’s north side, where a SUV smashed into the wall of the building.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The future of the Hotel Syracuse remains uncertain after the city received a check late Thursday from the hotel's lender that will block plans to seize the property for back taxes.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Spring is upon us and to many people throughout the area, this means coming to the regional market in Syracuse. Those out at the farmer's market this year can see and shop in a new one and a half million dollar addition called "Building F."

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in prison for stabbing the son of Syracuse's police chief.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  If you were planning on seeing heavy-metal band, "As I Lay Dying" at The Regional Market next month, it may be without its lead singer.

Friday, May 03, 2013  U.S. employers added 165,000 jobs in April, and hiring was much stronger in the previous two months than first thought. The gains trimmed the unemployment rate to a four-year low of 7.5 percent.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Three Syracuse markets were searched Thursday morning in connection with an investigation in to New York food stamp fraud and trafficking violations. Four individuals were arrested for falsifying business records and misuse of food stamps.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The verdict for two brothers accused of stealing a winning $5 million scratch-off lottery ticket was handed down Wednesday morning, but the question still remains – who gets the $5 million prize?

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Judge Joseph Fahey found Andy Ashkar found guilty of criminal possession of stolen property. Both brothers were acquitted on conspiracy charges.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The verdict for two brothers accused of stealing a winning $5 million scratch-off lottery ticket is expected Wednesday morning.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Savings expert, Lauren Greutman, details the tips that can save you a lot of money on your next trip to the grocery store.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The fifth and final day of trial for two brothers charged with stealing a winning $5 million scratch-off lottery ticket focused on Andy Ashkar’s testimony. Defense attorneys say they do not expect a verdict for at least a week.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The trial of two brothers charged with stealing a winning $5 million scratch-off lottery ticket from the man who may have bought it at the Syracuse store owned by the siblings' father continued into its fourth day in Onondaga County Court on Thursday.