Final Day :: FROM WHERE WE STAND: Photographs from The Stand’s Annual South Side Photo Walk

ArtRage Gallery 505 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse , NY, United States

Photos of community representation from the past 12 years of The Stand's annual Photo Walks, an innovative community building photography project, are on display at ArtRage, located at 505 Hawley Ave., through May 14. Public hours are: 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks. Contact the gallery with questions at (315) 218-5711.

Haitian Flag Raising Ceremony

City Hall 233 E. Washington St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Each May, Haitians across the world celebrate Haitian Heritage Month. Wear red and blue and join city staff at City Hall Plaza (the front steps of City Hall) to raise the Haitian Flag.

17th Sisters Empowering Sisters Annual Conference

Syracuse University 900 S. Crouse Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

This annual conference features lively panel discussions on the organization’s core issues: healthy self-esteem, relationship violence awareness/prevention, STDs/HIV/AIDS awareness/prevention and teen pregnancy prevention. The conference also provides workshops that focus on higher education and career choices for teen girls.

Syracuse Redistricting Public Hearing

Westcott Community Center 826 Euclid Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

A new Syracuse redistricting map will be made in May  to better reflect the population changes seen in the  2020 Census. Attend a public hearing to represent your neighborhood, provide feedback and ensure your district is drawn with your neighborhood's interest. 

Virtual Syracuse Redistricting Public Hearing

A new Syracuse redistricting map will be made in May  to better reflect the population changes seen in the  2020 Census. Attend a public hearing to represent your neighborhood, provide feedback and ensure your district is drawn with your neighborhood's interest. 

Virtual Syracuse Redistricting Public Hearing

A new Syracuse redistricting map will be made in May  to better reflect the population changes seen in the  2020 Census. Attend a public hearing to represent your neighborhood, provide feedback and ensure your district is drawn with your neighborhood's interest. 

Youth Rally Webinar

Sen. Rachel May will host the 2022 State of the Youth Rally to promote safe schools and communities. New York Attorney General Letitia James; Arthur “Bobby” Harrison, founder of Faith and Hope Community Center; Clifford Ryan, OG’s Against Gun Violence, and others will join May as students across the Syracuse City School District gather in classrooms and auditoriums to watch the event.

43rd Annual Freedom Fund Award Dinner

Ramada by Wyndham 441 Electronic Parkway, Liverpool, NY, United States

The NAACP Syracuse and Onondaga County Chapter will hold its 43rd Annual Freedom Fund Award Dinner May 26. Award nominations can be sent to SyracuseNAACPHonorees@gmail.com

Town Hall: Police and Community Power and Relationship

Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ 347 Cortland Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

A community meeting will be held at 6 p.m. May 27 at the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ with the Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens and Syracuse's new Police Chief Joe Cecile, along with other elected officials.

Blocks in Bloom

200 block of Corning Avenue 200 block of Corning Avenue, Syracuse, NY, United States

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County’s Master Gardener volunteers will educate residents on Corning Avenue in Syracuse on preparing, planting and maintaining front yard flower gardens using donated perennials. The Blocks in Bloom aims to build community, enhance property values, promote safe neighborhoods and encourage healthy living. Residents are welcome to stop by, ask gardening questions and get information on becoming a Master Gardener. Additionally, there will be seedball making and planting activities for kids. To learn more: visit cceonondaga.org or contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County at (315) 424-9485.