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Entrepreneurs with disabilities launch nearly 50 businesses in Onondaga County
Start-Up NY/Inclusive Entrepreneurship™ results in self-employment for residents with disabilities Armed with the knowledge and skills she acquired through Start-Up NY and a range of entrepreneurship resources she received as part of Syracuse University’s Inclusive Entrepreneurship™ initiative, Della Brown, a…
Changing face of homelessness in Onondaga County at this week’s TMR
The Dec. 16 session of Thursday Morning Roundtable (TMR) features Linda Wright, executive director of the Salvation Army; Anthony Discenza, housing program coordinator for the Community Development Division of Onondaga County; Michael Melara, executive director of Catholic Charities; and Sarah…
Spirit of the season glows brightly through Holiday Sharing
On Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 15 and 16, a group of Syracuse University employees will transform themselves into holiday elves, crisscrossing the campus to collect boxes of gifts and food that will brighten the holidays for approximately 55 local families…
Syracuse New Horizon Music Ensemble to perform at Dec. 16 IRP
On Thursday, Dec. 16, the Institute for Retired Professionals (IRP) will host members of the Syracuse New Horizon Music Ensemble, who will present an interactive program. In addition to music selections, members of the group will lead a discussion centered…
iSchool students create digital media for local community organizations for course project
Syracuse University School of Information Studies senior Aaron Quiah ’11 said he has learned a lot about applying technology and policy to problems through his semester-long projects at the iSchool. However, this semester in IST 400, “Digital Content Creation for…
Sheraton to commence multimillion-dollar renovations
The Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center has announced upcoming renovations that will enhance the hotel’s style and comfort. It will be one of the first Sheratons in North America to sport the new Sheraton guest room package. “The…
Sheraton to provide reduced-rated guestrooms for families of hospital patients
The Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center is welcoming families of patients in Syracuse hospitals to stay with them at a reduced rate during Christmas week. Under the Sheraton Holiday Hospital Program, families of patients can stay in the…
Light Work, UVP announce winter 2011 programming for Everson site
In January, UVP will feature “Asylum” and “Smoke” by Jeff Gibson.
‘Snow’ exhibition at XL Projects explores traditional, nontraditional interpretations
“Snow,” an exhibition of traditional representations of snow scenes as well as nontraditional and conceptual interpretations, will be on view through Jan. 23 at XL Projects, 307–313 S. Clinton St., Syracuse. The exhibition is free and open to the public….
NWSI hosts Dec. 16 open house to celebrate renovation of first large-scale commercial/residential project
The Near Westside Initiative (NWSI) will host a holiday celebration and open house on Thursday, Dec. 16, from 5:30-7 p.m. to celebrate the completed renovation of the former Lincoln Supply Warehouse, now called the Lincoln Building. The event will take…