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Friends of the Central Library to Host Mitch Albom on May 6 to Conclude 30th Anniversary Season
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Friends of the Central Library (FOCL) will host internationally renowned, best-selling author Mitch Albom as the...
4 days ago2 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...
5 days ago2 min read


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...
Apr 164 min read


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...
Apr 161 min read


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...
Apr 81 min read


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 282 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 282 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
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