Catch up on these local art collections and historical exhibits this summer
Whether you need to cool off on a hot summer day or avoid the rain, check out these local museums and historic exhibitions. Read more »
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Goodnight Cuse, a poem from a senior leaving the Hill
In the great Carrier Dome There was a campus Where drunk kids roam And for them all — It’s the place they call home. And… Read more »
Lawrence Moten: Syracuse basketball legend mentors local youth on and off the court
When Moten arrived at SU in 1991, his mother made him promise to explore the community. He intends to keep that promise. Read more »
Syracuse Fashion Week to feature avant-garde designs, pink beer
Syracuse Fashion Week started when local designer Lisa Butler staged several shows that evolved into an annual event. Read more »
Local nonprofits partner for fundraiser to benefit Syracuse refugee community
RISE’s “A Night of Nations” fundraiser will feature cultural entertainment and a silent auction, as well as dinner by the pop-up restaurant My Lucky Tummy. Read more »
Syracuse football great Tim Green publishes children's book with Derek Jeter
The two-time All-American recently added another publication to his list of accomplishments, penning a kids’ story about baseball with the former New York Yankees shortstop. Read more »
Locals raise money for childhood cancer research at Kitty Hoynes' St. Baldrick's event
A total of 555 men, women and children went bald for childhood cancer and the St. Baldrick’s foundation during an event at Kitty Hoynes. Read more »
Here’s how New York state’s paid family leave policy could affect Syracuse University
The new policy will offer staff and graduate students up to 12 weeks off with partial pay. Read more »
Syracuse University junior raises service puppy Taya on campus
As part of SU’s Service Dogs for Syracuse Puppy Raising Club, Olivia Mance is raising puppy Taya. Read more »
Volunteers prepare for Thanksgiving holiday events at local charities
Teams of volunteers help organizations like the Rescue Mission Alliance and the Samaritan Center feed people on Thanksgiving Day. Read more »
North Syracuse Christian Church holds monthly food 'give-a-way' to combat Syracuse poverty
The church will offer meals to community members for free at its monthly food “give-a-way” on Nov. 15 during National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. Read more »
Meet the 5 people running for the Syracuse City School District Board
Three incumbents and two newcomers are running for three seats on the Syracuse City School District Board this month. Read more »
Get your Halloweekend started with these events
Try to stay warm because these events will give you the chills. Read more »
Good Life Youth Foundation uses hip-hop and entrepreneurship to help children
The organization will hold its second annual Good Life Masquerade Gala on Friday at SKY Armory to support life coaching for at-risk youth. Read more »
UC Berkeley students skip exams to volunteer in wildfire-ravaged Northern California
Students at the University of California, Berkeley are working to aid those affected by “California’s Katrina.” Read more »
Danny McBride and David Gordon Green talk about HBO series ‘Vice Principals’
TV columnist Malvika Randive interviewed the creators of the HBO comedy series “Vice Principals” about the show and its final season. Read more »
Onondaga CASA hosts 1st ‘Voice of Hope’ dinner to help foster children find homes
Onondaga Court Appointed Special Advocates’ fundraising dinner is a change from the organization’s previous annual fundraiser tradition, the “Light of Hope” breakfast. Read more »
Syracuse locals organize Walk for Freedom to address modern slavery, human trafficking
Community organizers organized a Walk for Freedom to be held in Syracuse on Saturday at 11:45 p.m. Their mission is to bring awareness to global slavery. Read more »
Open Hand Theater's larger-than-life puppets, art education programs find new home in mall
A local theater specializing in puppetry and educational theater will celebrate its relocation to ShoppingTown Mall with a grand reopening Thursday. Read more »
Syracuse organizations come together to host 3-part documentary series
In partnership with three local Syracuse organizations, The Gifford Foundation will host one of a three-part documentary series at the ArtRage Gallery on Wednesday to spark community dialogue. Read more »
Syracuse Gun Show brings thousands of war history buffs to fairgrounds
The annual September show displayed about 1,200 tables with rifles, swords and pickles, continuing a deep-rooted tradition. Read more »
SU to provide eligible graduate students with subsidies to help cover costs of childcare
The subsidy program — which was originally piloted in 2015 — “addresses a need that graduate students have expressed about the high costs of child care,” according to an SU News release. Read more »
Jermyn: Cuomo’s signature to ‘raise the age’ of youths tried as adults is essential to reforming the criminal justice system
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn shares his thoughts on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s signing of the “Raise the Age” bill, which prohibits the prosecution of 16- and 17-year-olds on adult charges. Read more »
And the winner of the best meatball in Syracuse is...
Elmcrest Children’s Center hosted the 14th annual Meatball Madness on Sunday, and the meatballs the Palace Theater’s Paul Valenti took home first place at the fundraiser. Read more »
