Meetings and workshops …
This has been my entire week. I’ve been driving from the South Side Innovation Center to the Syracuse University campus nearly every day. Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for September, 2009
Weekly update
Store-for-a-Day Shows Potential
On every third Saturday of the month, Antonisha Trapps, food cooperative manager for the South Side Community Coalition, opens the Store-for-a-Day, a produce stand that serves locally grown fruits and vegetables to residents on the South Side. Read the rest of this entry »
Board welcomes new member
Saturday, Sept. 19, The Stand held a special board meeting. We are proud to welcome Reginald A. Seigler as our newest member. Read the rest of this entry »
Say Yes to Gain Donations
Education Program now an option in the United Way Charitable Giving Campaign
The Mayor’s office recently announce that Say Yes to Education will now be added as an option for the United Way’s Charitable Giving Campaign pledge cards. Read the rest of this entry »
How Community Test Kitchen Spiced up NYS Fair
Kickin’ Chicken Riggie Sauce Newest Taste Coming Out of Test Kitchen
Like many Central New Yorkers, Rachel Herrin was looking forward to the state fair this year. She was not looking forward to the concerts, exhibits and rides though. What had her excited was the food. Read the rest of this entry »
Roosevelt Dean
The man known as ‘The Voice of Syracuse’
His name was Roosevelt Dean but he became known as “The Voice of Syracuse.” Singer and guitarist, writer of that “down Home” kind of blues. Producer of 11 or 12 CDs, and if you go back far enough, a 45 RPM record or two and a cassette of his own special brand of blues music. He also produced two CDs for his friend and co-performer Ms. Carolyn Kelly. Read the rest of this entry »
Cougars fall to Black Knights
Despite a torrid comeback attempt, the Corcoran High School Cougars fell to the Rome Free Academy Black Knights, 20-12, Friday, Sept. 11, in Syracuse. Read the rest of this entry »
What The Stand Can Become
One member looks to the future for The Stand
Charles Pierce-El, a member of The Stand’s board of directors, speaks about what The Stand means to him and the opportunities this new publication can provide to South Side community members. Read the rest of this entry »
Army Announcement
Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Douglas K. Crews Sr. has been mobilized and activated for deployment overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
President Pushes Education
Who could be a more appropriate audience for the message to “stay in school and out of trouble” then returning students on their first day back in the classroom?
