Local groups work to mitigate food deserts as I-81 demolition looms
With the reconstruction of Interstate 81, Syracuse could see a change in the food desert landscape by developing a new community grid. Read more »
Central New York Community Foundation
Over 9% of children in Onondaga County show elevated levels of lead in blood
The percentage of children in Onondaga County with elevated levels of lead in their blood has decreased dramatically in the past few years — in 2012, the rate exceeded 17% in Syracuse. Read more »
Student musician Heit Haus to release new single, performs sunrise set
Lucas Dell’Abate, who recently adopted the stage name Heit Haus, performed techno music at 6 a.m. last month and will now stream the set online. Read more »
Immigrants struggle with health care during coronavirus pandemic
As immigrants and refugees typically struggle with health treatment and financial resources, advocates from the city of Syracuse weighed in on how these communities are facing increased hardship during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more »
Penny Allyn remembered for dedication to SU and city
Penny Allyn ’60 died Thursday at the age of 81. She was a longtime supporter of Syracuse University and the city. Read more »
Report details barriers to economic opportunity in Syracuse
The “Below the Line” report was released in November to give context to numbers surrounding economic opportunity in the city. Read more »
First Democrat declares candidacy for 24th Congressional District race
Anne Messenger became the first Democratic candidate to enter the 24th Congressional District race on Tuesday, facing off incumbent Rep. John Katko. Read more »
Shakespeare Improv Weekend to kick off with puppet show, documentary
Syracuse Shakespeare Festival and a “puppet” team from Open Hand Theater are putting on this years literature-inspired weekend. Read more »
Leaders celebrate completion of Connective Corridor road construction
Local, state and federal leaders celebrated the completion of the second phase of Connective Corridor construction Wednesday morning in downtown Syracuse. Read more »
Herbert Lourie Memorial Lecture to discuss health care policy
The 27th-annual Herbert Lourie Memorial Lecture on Thursday will feature a discussion about hot button health care policy topics that are relevant to the Syracuse community. Read more »
School receives grants to help local trauma victims
The David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics recently received two grants to assist trauma victims of neighborhood violence in the Syracuse area. Read more »
Central New York Community Foundation
Syracuse orchestra company will teach math and science through music to local middle schools
Several middle schools in Onondaga County will have the opportunity to learn science and math through music starting this school year. Symphoria, a local orchestra… Read more »
