How to Resolve our Teen Violence Problem? Put Air in our Societies Flat Tire
As we review possible solutions to our teen violence challenge, I can’t resist looking at my youth growing up in Syracuse. Being a child of the 1960’s and being in Syracuse, we were on the front lines...
View ArticleNew York State Poor People’s Campaign holds actions to demand congressional...
The CNY Poor People’s Campaign holds a news conference at the office of Rep. John Katko to demand that they embrace the Third Reconstruction resolution to end poverty and low wages in this country....
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Legislator Kinne: Democratic Party believes in democracy – Show your support...
An open letter to registered Democrats in Onondaga County My fellow Democrats, In the 1800’s, for a period of time, “The Democracy” was in use as the name of our party. In those years, we may not have...
View ArticleAs Economy Reopens, Onondaga Community College Is Ready to Prepare Central...
Emmalee French came to Onondaga Community College with a dream. As a member of Oswego High School’s class of 2020, she wanted to earn a college degree for an in-demand job so she could return to her...
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A Visit to Crouse Health’s Bill and Sandra Pomeroy Treatment Center
Having followed the development of this project, it was an honor to tour the completed, Bill and Sandra Pomeroy Treatment Center facility. This isn’t my first visit to a facility as I had a position...
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Voices: The National Action Network ‘stands with and fully support Officer...
The Syracuse & Buffalo Chapters of the National Action Network today are taking an unapologetic stand for the rule of law and public safety as it relates to the treatment of Officer Brandon Hanks....
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Voices: Black Law Enforcement Speaks Out on Racially Charged Discipline And...
National Black Police Group Voices Support For Syracuse Community Police Officer As a body of men and women of color employed as criminal justice practitioners, the members and Board of Directors of...
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Mary Nelson Pours Tea All Over Local Elected Black Leaders
On the heels of the 20th annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway Mary Nelson took to Social Media to deliver a message, first of all she thanked Mayor Ben Walsh, Assemblyperson Pamela Hunter, 100 Black...
View ArticleVoices: A Response to “Mary Nelson Pours Tea All Over Local Elected Black...
I just finished reading this article and as a person who has an operating food pantry on South Salina Street, I find there is a lack of adhesiveness and connectivity. If Miss Nelson has been involved...
View ArticleVoices: Mark Spadafore’s Labor Day Commentary
We are in a time of upheaval. Workers are at the razor’s edge, and they have had enough. The pandemic has exposed the frayed workplaces that have existed for many years where employers would rather cut...
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Sports Complex- An Idea that Leverages our Location, but is it Proper Use of...
The first thing heard when the sports complex was announced by Onondaga County Executive J. Ryan McMahon was, “This is a gift to the hotels north of the city”. Rapid assessments like this fail to...
View ArticleElection Day 2021: Now, It’s Up to You
There’s a lot at stake on November 2nd Election Day. After allowing republicans to go unchallenged on the Onondaga County Legislature democrats are putting up a slate of candidates. We will see if...
View ArticleRedistricting Onondaga County: What Republicans Accomplished is the...
“Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely” – Lord Action The aforementioned quote sums up the debate and vote that establishes redrawn district lines for the Onondaga County...
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Control: Syracuse University’s Plan to “Assist” Thornden and Walnut Parks
This is a story about control Our control Control of where we play Control of what we do And this time I’m gonna say it my way I hope you enjoy this as much as I do Are you ready? I am ‘Cause it’s all...
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Voices: Ed Griffin-Nolan’s Message Regarding Walgreens Protest Wednesday, Feb...
Walgreens has decided to shutter their location on West Onondaga St. At Noon on February 2nd neighborhood stakeholders are planning a protest at the location. The following is some background and a...
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Time for a Velvet Hammer? Gun Shots, Destiny USA Mall and the Sensationalism...
No one has to be convinced that something’s been occurring not only here in Syracuse, but across the urban landscape of America. Incidents in cities involving guns; fights, robberies, etc. have...
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Voices: Open Letter to Ryan McMahon by County Legislator Mary Kuhn
Dear Mr. McMahon: I have run two campaigns for County Legislator highlighting the need for more transparency in County government. The issue I wish to address here is that of the proposed aquarium,...
View ArticleVoices: Fayetteville Manlius Parent Calls for Action After Student Suicide...
The Fayetteville Manlius community suffered a devastating loss with the suicide of Jay Lu, a sophomore at FM High School, over the weekend. This tragedy occurred on the heels of calls from students and...
View ArticleRedistricting the City of Syracuse: Why Bother?
Why have a local representative body when they don’t even venture into these blight infested communities? I reside in the Second Common Council District; I bought a house right behind Brooklyn Pickle...
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Bad Medicine: SUNY Upstate to Buy Crouse Health
I was born in Crouse-Irving Memorial Hospital (now Crouse Health) and have had procedures performed at both facilities; the prospect of SUNY Upstate merging with Crouse Hospital is frightening. Not...
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