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Yesterday at 6:33 PM  "Gateway" empty, abandoned properties an especial concern

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  When it comes to budget savings the town of Cicero has come up with the winning formula.

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  A New York City sushi restaurant is giving its customers a tip: No tipping allowed. Sushi Yasuda, a sushi restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, no longer allows customers to give their servers a tip, following a custom in Japan.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  A federal report shows New York's economy grew at a slower pace than the national rate in 2012, ranking 37th among all states.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Onondaga Community College proposed a small budget contribution contribution from the County after the was no increase last year.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Stone Resort Casino’s new "Exit 33" is holding a career fair at the Liverpool Holiday Inn from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m Monday. Interviews will be conducted on-the-spot.

Monday, June 03, 2013  The latest player in upstate New York's yogurt boom is set to officially open. PepsiCo Chief Executive Indra Nooyi is scheduled to cut the ribbon on the new Muller Quaker Dairy Facility in Batavia on Monday, joined by Sen. Charles Schumer and others.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  The Madison County Board of Supervisors has approved the land claim and gaming settlement with the Oneida Indian Nation, but with “great reluctance”.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Federal authorities say a 67-year-old central New York man has been sentenced for his role in staging a motor vehicle crash to collect insurance money.

Friday, May 24, 2013  A national bond rating service affirms its "A" rating to Syracuse, upgrading the city's financial outlook to stable.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Voters in the North Syracuse School District had plenty to overcome as they tried to cast their vote yesterday at the Cicero Elementary School.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  A second yogurt plant is about to open in a Genesee County business park.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Destiny USA has grown tremendously in the last couple of years, bringing in many more tourists from out of town, even out of the country. Tuesday, our cameras were rolling, as we got an exclusive sneak peek at what else is in the works. Destiny USA General Manager Rob Schoeneck says we can expect a handful of attractions to open this summer, including Revolutions Bowling Alley, adult play place Dave & Busters, and two IMAX theaters.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Help with putting 'local' into practice in business, community and government