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Mob experiment unfolds in downtown Syracuse
By Jillian Anthony
August 1, 2010 - 9:22am
Participants performed and danced in unison Saturday, beginning in Columbus Circle, as part of the Syracuse MP3 Experiment.

Dozens of people armed with umbrellas and MP3 players following a man in a lobster costume took over Columbus Circle in Syracuse on Saturday as part of a public improvisation theater act.

A Republican senator visits Syracuse
By Jordan Harrison
March 24, 2010 - 10:35am
Plus, Carmelo Anthony's coach may miss the rest of the year and medical marijuana is causing people to lose their jobs.

Rick Lazio will visit Syracuse today with the intention of lowering statewide taxes, The Post Standard reports. Lazio states that if elected governor, he will not raise taxes for the state of New York.

A dining-hall diversion
By Leah Dennison
February 14, 2010 - 6:38pm
Downtown Dining Weeks starts Monday in Syracuse, and offers restaurant-goers a variety of cuisines for $25 or less.

Downtown Dining Weeks is a great opportunity to sample the wide world of cuisine Syracuse has to offer without dropping a ton of dough. For two weeks, from Feb. 15 to 27, 19 local restaurants will offer three-course dinners for $25 or less. And 14 days leaves plenty of time for double dipping. You can get a lot of diversity—and a lot of dinner—for your dollar. The restaurant roster includes all kinds of food: French, Italian, Irish, Greek, Thai, Mexican and American, to name a few.


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