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Skate with The Syracuse Crunch! Here’s something for the hockey fans out there. This evening, December 19th, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., fans have a chance to skate with select players from the Syracuse Crunch! I’m sure many have already made it to the Clinton Square Ice Rink, but tonight’s special event has a definite bonus. Not...

Looking to buy local this holiday season? Look no further. http://www.eaglestarreview.com/news/2012/dec/12/have-yourself-merry-local-christmas/

Have yourself a merry local Christmas Want to get the people on your gift list something unique this year? Why not try something from one of Central New York’s many locally-owned businesses? To get you started, here’s an A-to-Z primer, with descriptions and suggestions. Got your own favorites? Feel free to share on our page.

The Eagle Observer says the village of Jordan has 13 women-run businesses to its name. Next time you're driving through the village, consider stopping into some of these shops! bit.ly/U2jy4s

Fourteen women-run businesses breath new life into Jordan Linda Boehm is thrilled to be part of a growing community of women business owners in the village of Jordan.

Here's your chance to become part of the Red Cross's Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.

Red Cross of CNY offers volunteer training for Sandy relief effort The class will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Red Cross Central New York Chapter, 220 Herald Place, Syracuse.

Have you been to Perry Springs Park in Manlius? It's worth exploring!

Boy Scout to add trails, repair bridge at Perry Springs Park — Manlius’ best kept secret The Manlius Village Board approved Boy Scout Noah Chrysler's proposal to add more hiking trails, repair the bridge that overlooks the pond and add an additional bench to Perry Springs Park.

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Carpenter’s Brook in Elbridge home to Sportsmen’s Days this weekend Families can fish, shoot s***t and learn all about the outdoors at the annual Sportsmen’s Days this weekend at Carpenter’s Brook in Elbridge.

The Syracuse International Christian Church presents Women's Day: Chocolate Feast, which will take place on Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church, 3800 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, New York 13214. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Admission costs $10.00 and for students, it only costs $5.00. Child care is not provided. For more information, please contact Kathy Hanam at (315) 492-6914 or [email protected]. Please invite all the women you know to this very special event.

[GALLERY] JCC hosts 13th Annual Jewish Music & Cultural Festival The Jewish Cultural & Music Festival celebrated its 13th, Bar Mitzvah year, with great music and incredible food Sunday -- all to the tune of clear skies.

This is going on as we speak! http://www.eaglebulletin.com/news/2012/sep/04/jcc-hosts-13th-annual-jewish-music-cultural-festiv/

JCC hosts 13th annual Jewish Music & Cultural Festival Sunday It’s the Bar Mitzvah year for The Jewish Music & Cultural Festival, and the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse is planning a big celebration for noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9.

In this post on September dining, bc reminds us that "Summer, even though it doesn't officially end for another few weeks, screams to a halt after Labor Day. I can feel it in the air, in people's attitudes and then there are those school bus fumes."

bc Blog bc Restaurant offers modern dining in downtown Syracuse's Armory Square.

Here's a gallery of photos from last week's opening day of the New York State Fair.

Opening Day at the New York State Fair - First gallery photo - Eagle News Online Fairgoers enjoyed rides, games and time-honored traditions such as the butter sculpture at opening day of the New York State Fair Thursday, Aug. 23.