Primary day in Central New York sparks debate over voter access
As polls open across Central New York for Tuesday’s primary, the spotlight isn’t just on the candidates —it's also on the way the election system works, and who gets to…
Syracuse celebrates World Refugee Day with flag-raising ceremony
Community members wave flags from around the world on the steps of Syracuse City Hall during a celebration of World Refugee Day.
A Vietnam War veteran takes on a new battle
More than 5 million Americans took part in protests against the Trump administration on Saturday — including one Vietnam War veteran whose story is 75 years in the making.
Dewitt celebrates Juneteenth amid national push back on DEI
For many in attendance, the event wasn’t just about celebration, it was about standing firm in the face of political pushback.
Turning celebration into civic action: How Syracuse’s Juneteenth celebration became a launchpad for change
Community focused festivals like Juneteenth provide a strategic opportunity for grassroots organizations to mobilize civic action. These events naturally attract residents who are deeply connected to their cultural identity and…
Central New York food banks brace for impact of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Central New York Food banks – which help people apply for SNAP benefits — are bracing for how cutbacks to SNAP could impact the aid they provide to the food…
First weekend of early voting has high turnout
Early voting continues in Central New York. The first weekend of voting had a higher turnout than the previous two primary elections. The turnout has been fueled by the race…
Protesters rally in Syracuse for ‘No Kings’ demonstration, spotlighting Palestinian solidarity
Protesters at the ‘No Kings’ demonstration held Palestinian flags high, shouting their calls for liberation and justice in Gaza to the broader movement against authoritarianism and systemic oppression.
CNY Jewish community reacts to recent antisemitic attacks
Jewish Federation of Central New York CEO Mark Segel monitors antisemitic events to see if the community needs to be notified.
Syracuse mayoral primary could decide city’s next leader
Three Democrats are vying to become Syracuse’s next mayor in a high-stakes primary that could shape the city’s future amid transformative projects and historic firsts.