Launch of New weekly newspaper in Syracuse By
Maureen Nolan / The Post-Standard A new weekly newspaper aimed at the Syracuse African-American community threw itself a launch party this week. "CNY Vision," which comes out on Fridays, started publication in October, owner and publisher Dave McCleary said. McCleary is from Rochester, where his business, the Minority Reporter family of publications, is based. They include "Minority Reporter" and "La Voz," McCleary said. CNY Vision has a small office in Syracuse with a staff of an interim editor, Kofi Quaye, and a photographer. The publication uses freelance writers, McCleary said. The paper is free and available at a number of locations around the city. The newspaper has a Web site. Contact Maureen Nolan at 470-2185 or mnolan@syracuse.com. Source: Post Standard, December 18, 2009 |