By Marnie Muñoz Syracuse mayoral candidates Khalid Bey, Ben Walsh and Janet Burman each identify with different political parties but share one consensus: With the right leadership, Syracuse could have a bright, sustainable future.  The candidates discussed sustainability in politics at a mayoral candidate forum held Oct. 8 at the City Hall Atrium, where a small, socially-distanced crowd attended and …

How local brand Children of the Summer uses artistic collaboration to grow

By Gabriel Veiga After 19 years in New York City, Temar Underwood packed his bags and moved to Syracuse so he could become the artistic director of Redhouse Arts Center. Underwood is known for his Off-Broadway work in “The Inexplicable Redemption of Agent G” by Qui Nguyen (screenwriter of “Raya and the Last Dragon”) as an actor and for his …

Program aims to help keep talent in Central New York By Darian Stevenson Mentors serve as a source of knowledge and can help set goals and plans for the future. Now some of Syracuse’s own career professionals are setting aside time to serve as mentors to a group of Syracuse City School District students. In collaboration with Believe in Syracuse, …

By Eddie Velazquez The legalization of the recreational consumption of marijuana in New York, approved earlier this year, may be a gateway for the economic empowerment of Black entrepreneurs in Syracuse, according to advocates and business leaders. For Black-owned businesses to get there, some members of the cannabis business community say, the stigma surrounding cannabis must first be wiped away. …

Staff Report Today’s youth are the next generation of innovators. To find the best and brightest, several state agricultural programs have united to hold a new competition for students. Grow-NY is a business competition focused on food and agriculture innovation where winning companies receive professional mentorship and a cash prize to build their business. For the first time, students are …

Local groups keep residents informed by organizing election forums By Marnie Muñoz  Board of education candidates Karen Cordano and Twiggy Billue shared their visions for Syracuse City School District and the city at large in an in-person voter forum held Tuesday evening at Syracuse Community Connection. Gia Palermo, also running for a spot on the school board, could not attend …

How Syracuse officials plan on closing the digital divide By Brittany Miller For the last 18 months, large aspects of everyday life have moved online. Whether that be school, work, doctor’s appointments, socialization through Zoom and more, these everyday tasks have found a way to be completed remotely over the internet. But for 70 to 90% of residents on the …

James Jameson is being honored for his service decades after being buried in an unmarked grave

Staff Report This week, the Syracuse Press Club held its 43rd annual Professional Recognition Awards ceremony to honor local journalists across media platforms. The planned event was moved to a virtual ceremony, live-streamed over three nights. Due to the rising Delta variant cases in Onondaga County, the press club chose to present awards virtually for a second year out of …