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Yesterday at 3:07 PM  CNY Central announced Wednesday it will once again be the home to Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) football and basketball in Central New York, giving CNY Central exclusive broadcast rights to a select number of Syracuse Orange men’s football and basketball games.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Property owners along the Connective Corridor can breathe a sigh of relief, at least for now. The Syracuse Common Council voted down a proposed tax fee for businesses on the Connective Corridor at a special meeting on Thursday, 6 to 1.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The area around Syracuse University could benefit from a new proposal to designate areas around college campuses as tax free zones for new businesses. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo talked about the proposal at Syracuse University Wednesday, explaining how it could help to keep businesses and jobs in New York.

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.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Bernie Fine lawsuit against ESPN moves from New York Supreme Court to Federal Court.

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

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Roger Springfield was sentenced in Onondaga County Court Thursday morning to five years probation for unlawfully videotaping Syracuse University athletes in the men’s locker room at the Carrier Dome.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Syracuse University concluded its spring study abroad program in Istanbul early as unrest and protests continue in the region.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  The Syracuse men's lacrosse team will play Duke in the national championship on Monday.

Monday, May 13, 2013  'Ten Tons of Love' is collecting 40 tons from dorms this year

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Graduation day is an emotional one for students filled with smiles, happiness and relief. Thousands of students from both Syracuse University and SUNY ESF received their degrees today in a dual ceremony.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Syracuse University is preparing for this weekend’s graduation ceremonies, including extra security measures.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Former Syracuse University head football coach Doug Marrone's house is on the market for $1.39 million. The 6200 square foot home is located at 6100 Waitsfield Drive South in the Applecross Woods neighborhood in Jamesville.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Starting this fall, SUNY ESF students will have a different way to get around campus and into downtown.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Plans are underway to turn the office building across the street from National Grid's downtown Syracuse headquarters into student housing.