Group uses photos to combat stigma of drug addiction As the opioid crisis continues to grip the United States, photographers in Syracuse are picking up their cameras to help those in need. Layers of Hope, an organization founded this year, aims to raise awareness for addicted individuals. Photographers look to remove the stigma of addiction by attaching human faces to …

While under review, Ahmad Mims couldn’t speak about incident for over two months It was the first time he had ever fired his gun while on duty — and the first time he ever feared for his life. Asked if his police academy training had prepared him mentally for what happened April 22, the six weeks he spent on paid …

SPD Officer Ahmad Mims isn’t giving up on the city he loves

Elite police unit works to turn routine traffic stops into safety for city The familiar call goes out over the police radio: “Shots fired …” Within seconds, two Syracuse police officers turn around from their patrol on the West Side of the city and speed to the crime-plagued south. They weave in and out of traffic as they race to …

Nominated by Travis Robinson Q: What did it feel like when you became a father? A: I was nervous at first, because I didn’t grow up with my father. So I didn’t really think I knew how to be a father. After the first year, I got used to it and enjoyed having him around. Then they just all started …

Dr. Joan Hillsman tirelessly works to raise gospel music to a new level

Michelle DiBernardo is a commercial model, actress, photographer, certified makeup artist and a director of education for the well-known acting/modeling school, Barbizon USA. Michelle has been acting and modeling since she was 12 years old. She currently holds her New York state teaching license for acting/modeling. She is represented by multiple agents across the United States. She has played background …

100 Black Men invites urologist to speak on prevalence of prostate cancer in black men Prostate cancer is reaching epidemic levels in the United States, according to Dr. David Albala, chief of urology at Crouse Hospital. Albala explained during the July 24 Free Community Public Health Lecture hosted by 100 Black Men of Syracuse, Inc. that African-Americans have the highest chance of …

Twenty-one participants joined in this summer’s event The Stand’s eighth annual Photo Walk opened with two photo lessons Saturday, July 22. Local photographer Marilu Lopez Fretts, excited to get out and begin snapping photos, quickly reviewed several tips and suggestions on composition. Next, Kate Collins, a photojournalist and video producer, provided a short lesson on best practices for taking photos with a smart phone, …

Neighborhood revitilizer celebrates successes like Price Rite, stresses community support needed to do even more