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Central New York is a community that cares about its future and its business and private citizens. Several organizations and community members focus on initiatives relating to racial equity, inclusion, justice in the workplace, and in our private lives. CenterState…
Lekia Hill landed in Syracuse in 2013. She moved here sight unseen from Yonkers when she took a job as a lead organizer for Citizen Action New York. She found herself in a new community, with no friends, no social…
Fun Drives: CNY Daytrips in Every Direction A scenic drive is the ultimate summertime activity for many in Central New York. Hit the road for a new adventure or a favorite family destination – and make a day of it.…
1973 Chevy Nova from the movie “Carlito’s Way” at the Syracuse Nationals car show at the New York State Fairgrounds. With more than 8,000 jaw dropping vehicles, 450 vendors, live entertainment and food and drink, the Syracuse Nationals is back…
What Does Your Good Life in CNY Look Like? Like our many (many) flakes of snow, each individual’s idea of a good life looks a little different. And while everyone has a unique ideal in mind, we think no…
Why Tammy Reese loves her hometown Dear Central New York, Thanks so much for affirming that I don’t have to live in a major city to have my wildest dreams come true. All I ever wanted to do was be…
The Joy of Houseplants, It’ll Grow on You Interest in indoor gardening keeps growing and creates a world of happiness. By MJ Kravec Outside the clouds loom. It’s dark. It’s cold. But not in here. Inside Carol Watson Greenhouse in…
Wingin’ It Bird watching in CNY is soaring in popularity. Luckily for us, Central New York is a birding paradise. By MJ Kravec Here you are. Working from home. Still. You’re staring out over your laptop, through your backyard window…
What Does Your Good Life Look Like? By Amy Bleier Long Illustrations by Sean McKeown-Young Like our many (many) flakes of snow, each individual’s idea of a good life looks a little different. And while everyone has a unique…
Hasan Stephens Hasan Stephens is the founder and CEO of the Good Life Philanthropic Youth Foundation, which aims to end the cycles of youth poverty, incarceration, recidivism and violence through hip-hop pedagogy and entrepreneurship by working with the highest risk…