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One in 10 Syracuse Children Have Elevated Blood Lead Levels

By Sydney GoldDarlene Medley talks about her kids the way mothers do. She has nine children, the youngest two a set of twins named Rashad and Devon. She calls her oldest twin “huggy bear” and remarks upon his unparalleled sharing skills. Sometimes she gets overwhelmed thinking about how sweetly he offers a chicken nugget to her or his siblings, when …

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Coakley Honored

Prestigious award is given by the Community Foundation of Central New York Camille Coakley, born and raised in Syracuse and a former participant in The Leadership Classroom (TLC), is the recipient of the Community Foundation of Central New York’s 2017 Grassroots Leadership Award. She has provided dedication and organizational skills to various entities of service throughout our city. Coakley takes …

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