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Transformative energy: Helen Hudson, Paul Nojaim among honorees at Alliance of Communities’ spring banquet By Russ Tarby
Central New York boasts a rich history of social activism, and the Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse (ACTS) keeps that tradition alive today. More than 300 ACTS members, honorees and supporters filled the ballroom at the Holiday Inn at Electronics Parkway near Liverpool on Thursday, April 25, at the group’s sixth annual spring banquet. “This is an incredible sight,” exclaimed Mark Spadafore as he gazed out at the crowd from the podium. “There are people from different communities, people from different races and people from different faith traditions. Everyone coming together like this shows us that we have power, and power can change things.” Spadafore was there representing Service Employees International Union Local 1199 to present one of four Social Justice Leadership Awards to Helen Hudson, the founder of Syracuse’s Mothers Against Gun Violence. Hudson graciously accepted the classy crystal trophy but reminded the audience that the award was something to... More | View all cover stories
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Urban CNY honored by Syracuse Press Club at 35th Annual Awards Banquet Posted on 05/14/13
The Syracuse Press Club honored the best journalism of 2012 at an awards ceremony held Saturday, May 4 at Drumlins Country Club, in Syracuse. The club's 35th annual Scholarship and Professional Recognition Awards... More
Jason Collins: ‘I’m comin out!’ Posted on 05/06/13
I'm coming out I want the world to know Got to let it show I'm coming out I want the world to know I got to let it show - Diana Ross’s hit, “I’m Comin’ Out” Jason Collins became the first professional... More
MAYOR MINER DECLARES JUNE “GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH” Posted on 05/06/13
Proclamation is Part of Statewide Effort to Create Statewide Gun Violence Education and Awareness Month Miner: Our Priority Must Be to Stop the Violence SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Mayor Stephanie A. Miner has issued a... More
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