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Friday, June 14, 2013  Motorists who take I-690 westbound towards downtown Syracuse can expect major delays for two weeks, beginning this Friday.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Two Cortlandville business owners are accused of running their driving businesses without securing workers' compensation insurance.

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.

Friday, June 07, 2013  The eastbound I-690 ramp to southbound I-81 will be closed to all traffic beginning Friday, June 7 at 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  A portion of Route 174 in Camillus was closed Thursday due to a mudslide.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  A natural gas pipe ruptured on State Route 31 in Bridgeport Wednesday afternoon.

Friday, May 24, 2013  The new assistant director of the New York State Fair has been fired for reportedly making lewd comments, a little more than a month after starting his new job.

Monday, May 20, 2013  The City of Syracuse began road reconstruction in Armory Square Monday after a major water main break back in February.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  The State Fairgrounds were filled Sunday with hundreds of people out paying tribute to a man they remember as a local hero. He was remembered for saving his neighbors from a Liverpool fire three years ago.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A state senator and several local business owners are pushing for residents to take part in the debate over the future of Interstate 81 in Syracuse, and are warning the public that changing traffic patterns could have a negative impact on local businesses.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The City of Syracuse is planning road reconstruction in Armory Square that begins Monday, May 20.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended lowering the DWI blood alcohol count level from .08 to .05.

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

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Investigators with the New York State Health Department are looking into allegations against Rural Metro Medical Services in Syracuse.

Monday, May 06, 2013  A good boss can make your career, and a bad one can break it.