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In a World of Chaos, Gandhi’s Truth and Nonviolence Still Offer a Path Forward
~ George Cassidy Payne The 21st century is on fire. From Gaza to Ukraine, from mass shootings to nuclear brinkmanship, violence dominates...
Apr 85 min read


NYS Tax Department Offers Free Filing Tools as April 15 Deadline Nears
Photos by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash T he New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is reminding residents that the deadline to...
Apr 82 min read


ICE Should Respect the Sanctity of Churches
David W. Marshall Trust is a powerful word. It involves relying on someone to be honest and reliable. It becomes a belief in a person’s...
Apr 14 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...
Apr 13 min read


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 272 min read


A Budget That Delivers For Monroe County
NYS Senator Jeremy Cooney, 56th District As Chair of the New York State Senate Transportation Committee, I see firsthand how strategic...
Mar 272 min read


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...
Mar 52 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


S.A. Cosby, Renowned Southern Crime Novelist, in Syracuse on March 18
S.A. Cosby Syracuse, NY – The Friends of the Central Library (FOCL) are pleased to welcome S.A. Cosby to Syracuse as the fourth author...
Feb 252 min read


Ask a Pro: Expert Advice, Competitions & Live Demos at the 2025 CNY Home & Garden Show
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – February 11, 2025 – The Home Builders and Remodelers of Central New York are proud to present the 2025 Home & Garden...
Feb 142 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...
Jan 72 min read


High-Speed Rail: A Future for Upstate New York
George Cassidy Payne In recent years, growing interest in high-speed rail (HSR) has emerged as a potential solution to long-standing...
Jan 64 min read
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