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Chancellor Cantor selected to co-chair Central New York Regional Economic Development Council
New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Tuesday launched his Central New York Regional Economic Development Council, aimed at redesigning the relationship between the state government and businesses to stimulate regional economic development and create jobs statewide. As part of…
Words of JFK inspire immigrant to seek new life in the U.S.
In his home in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Roland Nzima was working as a technical engineer and a project manager. While he experienced some level of success, Nzima knew he had to make a choice between his career and…
Syracuse University to celebrate Syracuse Stories: An All Arts Festival
Festival to be held during Syracuse ArtsWeek, July 25-31 Syracuse Stories: An All Arts Festival, part of the community-based initiative Art Across Borders, is a communitywide storytelling festival modeled on the International Literary Festival of Paraty, Brazil (FLIP). Syracuse Stories…
Limited number of applications being accepted for residency at South Side Innovation Center
If you have always wanted to become an entrepreneur, or dreamed of running your own business and taking charge of your economic future, here’s your chance. A limited number of applications are being accepted to become a resident business client…
2011 South Side Film Festival continues July 15
The Syracuse University South Side Initiative and the Southside Community Coalition are sponsoring the fifth annual South Side Film Festival this month. Other sponsors of the event include KeyBank and Visual Technologies. A film will be shown each Friday, July…
Connective Corridor construction transforms face of University Avenue
Prepare to have patience if you’re grabbing that morning cup of coffee on Marshall Street. A five-block span of University Avenue, from Waverly Street to East Genesee Street, is under heavy construction as the Connective Corridor construction project gets underway….
Citizens Academy accepting applications for new members
The Citizens Academy is now accepting applications for the free eight-week program to learn how our local governments work, how individuals can get involved and effect change, and how they can help create the future of their community. The Citizens…
Graduate student shares passion for science with middle school students during Science Horizons Summer Program
When Nadia Essi was selected as the only eighth-grade student from Levy Middle School to attend a science camp at Syracuse University, she was excited to learn more about a subject she had come to love. “My fifth-grade teacher, Mrs….
Local teachers prepare students for summer science adventure
Forty middle school students from throughout Onondaga County were selected to take part in the 19th annual Bristol-Myers Squibb Science Horizons program at Syracuse University. The program, which includes field trips, lectures and hands-on learning opportunities, will kick off on…
Virtual Community Museum unveiled
Prject aims to preserve local black history