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Yesterday at 3:29 PM  As lawmakers in Albany discuss Governor Cuomo's Women's Equality Bill, advocates in Central New York say they want to see something done by the end of this week's legislative session.

Monday, June 17, 2013  "Gateway" empty, abandoned properties an especial concern

Thursday, June 13, 2013  U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric Shinseki, was in Syracuse today talking about programs to help veterans find jobs.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Property owners along the Connective Corridor in Syracuse will learn Thursday whether their tax bills will increase by around $3,000 to pay for maintenance.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A Schenectady man accused of killing the mother of his child and a friend who tried to save her has been charged with murder.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Annual fee for a business would be approximately $2,000 if the measure passes.

Monday, June 10, 2013  A flag synonymous with the gay rights movement is flying above Syracuse City Hall this week, a symbol of how far our community has come, and still has to go, in the advancement of gay rights across the country.

Monday, June 10, 2013  A popular music store in Armory Square will stay open after the Syracuse Common Council approved a deal Monday afternoon.

Friday, June 07, 2013  UPDATE: The city plans to exempt games, videos and music from a variety of provisions of the city's secondhand dealer law while still maintaining recordkeeping prices for Syracuse Police.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  A Harvard University graduate and urban planner points a spotlight on the poor maintenance of Syracuse's Little Italy neighborhood.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Authorities say the upstate New York man suspected of killing the mother of his child and a friend who came to her aid is in serious condition with self-inflicted injuries.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Update: Rome Police have released the identities of the victims killed in Rome Tuesday morning.

Monday, June 03, 2013  The day before candidates can begin their petition drives, the Democratic primary in Syracuse is heating up. On Monday, Syracuse Councilor Pat Hogan announced he will run against Democrat incumbent Stephanie Miner for Mayor of Syracuse.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The new central passenger screening checkpoint at Syracuse Hancock International Airport opened to the public on Wendesday morning, but not without a few glitches.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner announced Tuesday that the new central passenger screening checkpoint at Syracuse Hancock International Airport will to open to the public on Wednesday. The renovations began in August of 2011.