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Being a part of a community is the feeling of being together, to help and support one another when things get hard, despite what the circumstances may be. To celebrate each other’s highs and uplift each other when things get low. This is what Greater Syracuse HOPE (Healing Opportunity Prosperity Empowerment) Initiative aims to do. As a coalition of local …

A number of events have been held this spring to unite and develop action plans for citywide improvement. Upstate Medical University held its Presidential Symposium at the end of March to examine key issues, including the local heroin/opioid epidemic, community violence and refugee health. The session on violence featured a panel of medical professionals, along with Larry Williams, who runs …

Residents encouraged to speak on barriers and challenges affecting their lives