Seven reasons to get involved in ‘Getting the Lead OUT’ of Syracuse Legal Services of CNY is mounting a campaign and organizing a coalition to end lead poisoning in Syracuse by 2025. Are you all in? If you’re not sure why you should be, read on. WARNING: The following information is not for the lighthearted. In 2012 it was estimated …
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Monday, Sept. 17, Matthew Leighninger of Public Agenda spoke at the community room in OneGroup on the importance of civic engagement and the idea of participatory budgeting. Barry Lentz, a member of the fiscal advisory council and co-chair of the Civic Engagement Committee, originated the workshop idea. Lentz credits Mayor Ben Walsh for also contributing, because the mayor has spoken …
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Dashawn Fair’s annual Reading is Fun Block Party encourages a love of books
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The Stand’s September print issue features six pages of photos from July’s Expanded Photo Walk. These represent a tiny fraction of all the images snapped that day. View the collection here and join us Sept. 6 for a reception at The Link Gallery in downtown. The exhibit showcases 30 photos. Additionally, 10 images are on permanent display at five community …
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Former parolee returned to Syracuse for second chance and to help others
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Stories of the South Side told in photos on view downtown and throughout the community
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When Karen Loftin’s mother died, she was in prison. Her prison sentence even took her away from her children when each was learning to walk and talk. Now she has a college degree and a passion for helping others stay out of jail. Loftin’s story is a moving and powerful one about cycles of abuse, the ravages of drug abuse …
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South Siders work to raise awareness about the dangers of lead poisoning
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The camera is nearly as big as her face, obscuring her expression. But her intense curiosity, that’s plain as day, clearly visible. And there’s no hiding that this young girl — in her blue, polka-dotted Minnie Mouse dress — is adorably cute. Crouched beside her is Ken Harper, a professional news photographer and Newhouse School Multimedia Photography & Design professor. …
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“Sometimes, what you’re looking for is already there.” Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, died Aug. 16, leaving the world moved and inspired by her work. Syracuse paid its respect for Franklin last Thursday at the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Organized by Joan Hillsman, this memorial was attended by people of all ages – some of them sang while others offered …
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