Syracuse Housing Authority Announces $25.9 Million Revitalization for Eastwood Heights Senior Apartments

The Syracuse Housing Authority (SHA) has reached a tentative agreement with the City of Syracuse to lease Eastwood Heights, marking a...

Dave McCleary

Mar 52 min read

Attorney General Extends Deadline for Uber, Lyft Drivers to Claim $328 Million Settlement

New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging Uber and Lyft drivers who believe they were underpaid to file claims for a $328 million...

Staff Reporter

Jan 72 min read

Tragedy Strikes New Orleans on New Year’s Day: A Terrorist Attack Claims 15 Lives

Bourbon Street, New Orleans - Wikipedia Photo In the early hours of January 1, 2025, New Orleans’ vibrant French Quarter was plunged into...

Staff Reporter

Jan 22 min read

Editorials

Excluding Women from Leadership

David W. Marshall In 2024, four women held the rank of four-star general or admiral. One year later, in 2025, there are none. This is...

David W. Marshall

10 hours ago

Call Before You Dig: Residents Reminded to Contact 811 During National Safe Digging Month

As April marks National Safe Digging Month, New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) are reminding...

Community Submission

12 hours ago

Top Stories

Local News

Mentoring Monday Returns to Syracuse, Offering Networking Opportunities for Women Professionals

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Mentoring Monday, a women-only networking event, is set to return Monday, April 28, offering Central New York...

Community Submission

Apr 81 min read

Friends of the Central Library to Host Bestselling Author Angie Thomas in Syracuse on April 8

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Friends of the Central Library (FOCL) will welcome acclaimed author Angie Thomas to Syracuse as part of its...

Staff Reporter

Apr 13 min read

Excelsior Scholarship: Tuition-Free College for Eligible New Yorkers in 2025

New York State is continuing its commitment to making higher education more accessible with the Excelsior Scholarship. The program, now...

Staff Reporter

Dec 24, 20241 min read

Daniel’s Law Task Force Releases Recommendations for Behavioral Health Crisis Response

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York State is taking steps toward transforming its approach to behavioral health crises with the release of the...

Staff Reporter

Dec 23, 20242 min read

Features

Tweedie Named Director of Property Management at Christopher Community

Christopher Community, Inc. has announced the appointment of James Tweedie as Director of Property Management. “We are very...

Christopher Community, Inc.

Oct 30, 20242 min read

Taraji P. Henson Unveils "Joy Joints!" Initiative in Honor of Father's Foundation

Acclaimed actress Taraji P. Henson, the driving force behind The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF), proudly introduced "Joy...

Staff Reporter

Sep 28, 20232 min read

The Image Initiative, Inc. Empowers Young Girls at 18th Annual Sisters Empowering Sisters Conference

The Image Initiative, Inc. held its highly anticipated 18th Sisters Empowering Sisters Annual Conference on May 5, 2023, attracting over...

Dave McCleary

May 12, 20232 min read

$31 million housing development will bring 52 new affordable apartments to Syracuse

A new affordable housing development called Creekside Landing is set to bring 52 apartments to various locations on the South and...

Staff Reporter

May 6, 20232 min read

National/World News

NY’s ‘You’re Hired’ Initiative Sees Strong Response with 1,300 Applicants in First Three Weeks

New York’s “You’re Hired” initiative, designed to assist displaced federal employees, has received more than 1,300 applications within...

Mar 282 min read

Preventing Overdose Deaths in Black Communities

Narcan is a prescription medication that is used to treat an opioid overdose. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer) On Dec. 8, the...

Feb 254 min read

Backlash, Boycotts Against Walmart Intensifies Over Trump Ties and DEI Cuts

Walmart is facing widespread backlash as calls for a boycott spread across the United States, driven by two controversial developments:...

Dec 27, 20243 min read

NYS Attorney General Wins $4.4M Settlement with Gift Card Company Over Unclaimed Funds

New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a $4.4 million settlement with Card Compliant LLC, a gift card company accused of...

Dec 26, 20242 min read