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Yesterday at 9:53 PM  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.

Yesterday at 2:07 PM  Victims say they don't know suspects, police asking for public's help

Yesterday at 1:06 PM  Help with putting 'local' into practice in business, community and government

Yesterday at 8:31 AM  Update: 5 firefighters injured at early Sunday alarm

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Downtown Syracuse was alive and buzzing Saturday afternoon during the downtown living tour. The thousands out today for the tour got a glimpse inside eight complexes around Armory Square that showcase downtown urban living.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  A 22-year-old Brown University student has been charged with disorderly conduct following an incident in which a Brown basketball player was assaulted and suffered severe head injuries.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  The Cuomo administration says about $90 million will be spent this year on construction projects at 50 of the state's parks and historic sites.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Impatiens is being sold, but buy at your own risk

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Ticket sold at Publix Supermarket in Zephyrhills, Florida

Friday, May 17, 2013  Public safety officials in Connecticut say about 50 people have been hurt after two commuter trains collided outside New York City. Four of those injuries were deemed serious.

Friday, May 17, 2013  There is a rabies alert in the town of Marcellus. The Onondaga County Health department says a raccoon tested positive for rabies.

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  A ground blessing ceremony was held on the site where Habitat for Humanity will build a new home for a veteran.

Friday, May 17, 2013  It was a perfect day out for the 72-mile bike ride to raise awareness and funds for kids with cancer.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The husband of Jennifer Ramsaran charged with murder in her death.