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New Syracuse Orchestra Artistic Director wants to link music to community
July 1, 2026, 5:57 pm | Source
The Syracuse Orchestra named 33-year-old Austin Chanu as Artistic Director. He envisions more community connections and playing a role as an arts community leader.
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, a Haudenosaunee lacrosse stick maker celebrates his nation's more than 800-year-old tradition
July 1, 2026, 12:04 am | Source
A Central New York indigenous craftsman is among the rare artisans reclaiming ancient traditions through the carving of traditional lacrosse sticks.
Poster celebrates the people and movements that add perspective to the nation's 250th birthday
June 29, 2026, 9:21 am | Source
Syracuse Cultural Workers published the poster which represents 19 critical social movements over the past 250 years.
Restored 1813 portrait of George Washington is back where it belongs at Capitol
June 29, 2026, 9:00 am | Source
The portrait by artist Ezra Ames dates to1813, and had been on public display in Albany since then — until it needed a little TLC.
Onondaga County to hire consultant to help conduct data center study
June 28, 2026, 9:37 am | Source
Meanwhile, Gov. Kathy Hochul has yet to sign a one-year moratorium approved by state lawmakers.
Syracuse extends pop up roller rink at Clinton Square by several weeks into July
June 26, 2026, 7:26 pm | Source
When Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens cut the ribbon June 23, opening a free pop-up roller skating rink at Clinton Square, she intended it to last one week, but its popularity has stretched plans by several weeks.
Capitol Conversations: Bureau reporters break down the latest
June 26, 2026, 2:45 pm | Source
New York Public News Network reporters Jimmy Vielkind and Samuel King talk about the latest developments at the State Capitol in Albany.
Federal investigators accuse Onondaga County poll worker of outing an already outed undercover ICE agent
June 26, 2026, 10:00 am | Source
The ICE agent - who had already been identified in national media - is the same officer accused of killing Minneapolis protester Renee Good.
New statewide poll shows voters put affordability, data center moratorium at top of priorities
June 25, 2026, 8:30 pm | Source
Newly released polling numbers from Siena Research show that the number one issue for New York voters is affordability.
Disability activists demand pledge from Gov. Hochul after DOJ memo threatens community living rights
June 24, 2026, 10:55 pm | Source
Disability rights activists flooded public comment in a statewide government committee meeting emphasizing concern following a controversial memo released by the DOJ.
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