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 …

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.

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.

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.

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?

How to submit ideas, stories and announcements The Stand wants to be the destination for South Side news. We want this Web site – and our future print publication – to be where people go to find out what to do each weekend, what local businesses and popular programs are up to and what local residents are involved in.

Wilson Park Courts Get an Upgrade as part of  ‘Courts for Kids’ program Hundreds showed up at Wilson Park Monday evening to see Carmelo Anthony and Jim Boeheim at the unveiling of two newly renovated basketball courts.

Summer Recap I hope all have had a chance to view the previously posted welcome video, but more importantly, that you saw the other videos posted on this site, which were created by community members just like you.

Eagle Wings Academy focuses on Students Anna Shipe, 56, of Syracuse, will open the doors of her small, donation-based Christian school for its second year this fall, taking in Syracuse’s underprivileged children. Shipe has made it her life’s work to serve children as a way of serving the Lord.

Students present summer drama show A dark stage and an expansive silhouette of the Statue of Liberty set the theme for the Summer Drama Festival’s production of “Ragtime,” presented by five area high schools.