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What we Know About the Deadly Mass Shooting in New York City
A tragic shooting in Midtown Manhattan on July 28 left five people dead, including an off-duty NYPD officer, after a gunman opened fire...
Staff Reporter
Jul 293 min read


The Cosby Show's Enduring Legacy: How Malcolm-Jamal Warner and the Huxtable Family Redefined Black Culture and American Television
When The Cosby Show premiered in 1984, it marked a seismic cultural shift in American television. With its groundbreaking portrayal of a...
Audra Kieta
Jul 242 min read


ICE Detains Local Business Owner Sparking Community Outrage
A long‑time Owego business owner has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, stirring concern among local residents...
Staff Reporter
Jul 121 min read


NYSDOT Unveils Draft 2050 Master Plan, Emphasizing Equity, Resilience and Urban Connectivity in Syracuse
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has released its Draft 2050 Transportation Master Plan, outlining a sweeping...
Dave McCleary
Jul 113 min read


Owens Wins Syracuse Mayoral Primary; Progressive Candidates Claim Common Council, School Board Nominations
Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens secured the Democratic nomination for mayor of Syracuse on Tuesday, defeating Common Councilor Pat Hogan and...
Audra Kieta
Jun 252 min read


Former NY Congressman Charlie Rangle dies
Charles B. Rangel, a towering figure in American politics and a steadfast advocate for civil rights, passed away on May 26, 2025, at the...
Staff Reporter
May 272 min read


Van B. Robinson, Trailblazing Syracuse Leader and Civil Rights Advocate, Dies at 87
Van B. Robinson, the first Black president of the Syracuse Common Council and a lifelong champion for civil rights and community...
Dave McCleary
May 53 min read


A Papacy of Compassion: Remembering Pope Francis’s Enduring Legacy of Justice and Inclusion
Pope Francis, the first pontiff from the Americas and a tireless advocate for the marginalized, passed away Monday, leaving behind a...
Audra Kieta
Apr 222 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...
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


Jimmy Carter, Former U.S. President and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 100
Jimmy Carter was President of the U.S. from 1977 to 1981 Former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a...
Staff Reporter
Dec 29, 20242 min read


Lawmakers Demand Accountability After Death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility
Robert Brooks - Photo from Instagram Lawmakers across New York State are urging an independent investigation and comprehensive reforms...
Dave McCleary
Dec 28, 20243 min read


Maternal Depression Screening Bill Becomes Law, Advancing Maternal Mental Health
Senator Samra Brouk (D-55, Rochester) Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Maternal Depression Screening Bill (S2039B) into law, marking...
Tyronda James
Dec 24, 20242 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


Gov. Hochul Signs Child Care Reforms but Faces Criticism Over Vetoes
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a series of bills last week aimed at improving child care access and family resources in New York, but her...
Dave McCleary
Dec 19, 20242 min read


TikTok Appeals to Supreme Court Ahead of Looming Ban Deadline
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will review TikTok's appeal against a federal law threatening to ban the widely...
Staff Reporter
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Former NY Healthcare Executive Sentenced for Mail Fraud
Oneonta, N.Y. (AP) — Kevin Harrington, 50, a former healthcare executive, was sentenced Monday to three years of probation for...
Staff Reporter
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Clean Slate Act Seals Millions of Criminal Records in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s Clean Slate Act, which automatically seals millions of criminal records, took effect Saturday, offering a...
Dave McCleary
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Syracuse Housing Authority Kicks Off Annual $10K Youth Basketball Tournament
Syracuse Housing Authority (SHA) commenced the opening weekend of their annual $10K Youth Basketball Tournament, and will continue 27th ,...
Staff Reporter
Jul 15, 20241 min read


The Summit Federal Credit Union Taste of Syracuse 2024 Features Hanson
Galaxy Media has announced that Central New York’s biggest food and music festival, The Summit Federal Credit Union Taste of Syracuse,...
The Summit Federal Credit Union Taste of Syracuse
May 20, 20242 min read


SPD Show Support for Fallen Colleagues at Budget Meeting
The Syracuse Police Department (SPD) meeting took place against the backdrop of recent unfortunate events that occurred about two weeks...
Staff Reporter
May 3, 20244 min read


Syracuse City School Board Meeting, April 11, 2024
The Syracuse City School Board meeting was held on April 11, 2024, covering several important topics such as policy changes, election...
Staff Reporter
Apr 11, 20245 min read


City of Syracuse Joins Class Action Lawsuit Against Hyundai and Kia
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced on November 8, 2023 that the City of Syracuse has joined a lawsuit against the manufacturers of...
Carol Elizabeth Owens
Nov 13, 20232 min read


New Diversity, Equity Compliance and Social Impact Division Focuses on Procurement
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced a new division focused on pursuing social impact in city government procurement on November 1, 2023....
Staff Reporter
Nov 10, 20232 min read


New York’s New “SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub” Embraces Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo
The Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region has just won the federal Tech Hub designation created in the CHIPS & Science Act, putting Upstate...
Staff Reporter
Nov 7, 20235 min read


Department of Public Works Set to Issue Citations for Trash Cart Violations
The City of Syracuse Department of Public Works (DPW) announced on Tue., Oct. 31, 2023 that it will issue citations beginning Wed., Nov....
Staff Reporter
Nov 6, 20232 min read


Mayor Walsh Announces Summit to Support Diverse Real Estate Development
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced that the City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD) will host a Black,...
Staff Reporter
Oct 31, 20232 min read


Downtown Syracuse’s City Center Building has Officially Opened
The official grand opening of the City Center Building in downtown Syracuse, was recently announced by Governor Kathy Hochul. The...
Carol Elizabeth Owens
Oct 24, 20232 min read


Mayor Appoints Michael Lehmann to Deputy Commissioner of Asset Management
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the appointment of Michael Lehmann to Deputy Commissioner of Asset Management and Valuation on Thu.,...
Staff Reporter
Oct 23, 20231 min read


Syracuse STEM Students Plant Trees for 2023 Arbor Day Memorial Dedication
STEM students at Blodgett Middle School (BMS) planted memorial trees in honor of Brexialee Torres Ortiz as part of the community’s 2023...
tyrondajames3
Oct 17, 20231 min read


Gov. Kathy Hochul ‘Green Lights’ Cameras Focused on Speed and Traffic Signals
Governor Hochul has taken a series of actions to improve traffic safety across the state. Hochul’s authorizing legislation enables the...
Staff Reporter
Oct 6, 20232 min read
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La Casita Cultural Center Presents Corpórea A New Art Exhibit Exploring Healing, Identity, and the Body
Collaborative art in the making: Art as mindfulness workshops. Syracuse, N.Y.— La Casita Cultural Center presents, a powerful new art...


50 SIN CUENTA: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS!!!
Commemorating half a century of collaboration and exploration in contemporary visual and verbal arts, working across disciplines and...


Join us Sept. 12 for the opening of Corpórea!
La Casita will host its annual opening event this fall presenting Corpórea, a bold new exhibit of paintings and mixed media works by...


What we Know About the Deadly Mass Shooting in New York City
A tragic shooting in Midtown Manhattan on July 28 left five people dead, including an off-duty NYPD officer, after a gunman opened fire...


The Cosby Show's Enduring Legacy: How Malcolm-Jamal Warner and the Huxtable Family Redefined Black Culture and American Television
When The Cosby Show premiered in 1984, it marked a seismic cultural shift in American television. With its groundbreaking portrayal of a...
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