Safe Space CNY provides accessible mental health support services
Syracuse native creates a communal mental health collective, which runs support groups, to create another source of mental health support in the city. Read more »
Beyond the Hill
Syracuse Organization empowers Black women into becoming 'Fearless Queens'
Syracuse organization seeks to empower Black women through sisterhood and solidarity. Read more »
Syracuse resident curates art exhibit to address gun violence, racism
“Deadlocked and Loaded: Disarming America,” a social justice art exhibit, is on display at ArtRage Gallery through April 18. Read more »
How Royal Allure barber shop juggles long hours, pandemic restrictions
Rolando Cabral and Darren Morgan combined business and haircuts and opened a barbershop together near the Syracuse University campus. Read more »
SU program helps younger Onondaga County students advance in STEM field
Syracuse University’s STEP Program provides academic services to city school students interested in pursuing careers in STEM. Read more »
Local embroidery business provides personalized crafts
Syracuse resident Ciarah Richardson turned her hobby into an embroidery business named All Things Plush after the pandemic stay-at-home order started last March. Read more »
Competition, collaboration, cuisine: Salt City Market's path to opening day
Salt City Market will officially open on Jan. 29, but the market is more than a food hall. It will include mixed-income housing, a supermarket and a community activity room. Read more »
Through virtual workshops, Girls Nite Live aims to give women a platform
Girls Nite Live hired 12 interns from Syracuse University over winter break and recently hosted their 400th workshop. Read more »
SU alumna ‘Coach Dar’ helps launch app to spread kindness on social media
Darleen Santore, an SU alumna, is working with celebrities like Tim Tebow to promote a social media app that aims to spread positivity and prevent online bullying. Read more »
How these 6 SU alumni landed spots on 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 lists
This year, six Syracuse University alumni landed spots on varying 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 lists. Read more »
HBO series 'Industry' star talks experience playing Black woman in finance
HBO’s new series “Industry” depicts the transition from college into the corporate world and the anxieties and experiences that come along with it. Read more »
SU alumna launches online art installation entitled 'Tabascian'
Lauren Hillard, who uses the artist name Kiwi.Tabasco, launched her first virtual art installation after building a strong platform through TikTok. Read more »
Native American Heritage Month 2020
SU alumna creates magazine for Indigenous women
Michelle Schenandoah created Rematriation magazine in order to form a community for Indigenous women in the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Read more »
Right Mind Syracuse offers variety of creative art workshops
The workshops welcome artists of all experience levels to collaborate and create art projects, including paintings and snowflake string art. Read more »
Syracuse CoWorks engages members through game nights, writing workshops
The coworking space has continued to provide opportunities for social interaction during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
SYRACHA’CUSE hot sauce company opens storefront in Camillus
A father-daughter duo run the gourmet hot sauce company, which opened its Market and Tasting Bar store in late October. Read more »
Syracuse Poster Project continues public art displays during pandemic
The Syracuse Poster Project has continued to display art including murals and posters despite obstacles due to COVID-19. Read more »
Memorial commemorates victims of police violence
The banners will be on display at several locations, including Bethany Baptist Church, the Community Folk Art Center and ArtRage. Read more »
Hub for artists ‘ArtHouse’ hosts virtual writing workshop
The ArtHouse held a virtual writing workshop led by author and SU professor Dana Spiotta on Sunday. Read more »
Local hairdressers offer a sense of normalcy to customers
Syracuse hair salons have implemented safety protocols including air filtration systems and increased cleaning to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read more »
How to celebrate Halloween in Syracuse during a pandemic
The pandemic has interrupted Halloween plans, but festivities such as the CMC Haunted House and drive-through trick or treat, have continued with safety precautions. Read more »
New Yorker critic Alex Ross to release book on Wagnerism
In a Zoom conversation hosted by the Goldring arts journalism and communications program, music critic Alex Ross shared the inspiration and writing process behind his latest book. Read more »
SU alumnus lands million dollar deal on Shark Tank
Josh Aviv pitched his electric car charging business, receiving investment from sharks Lori Greiner and Mark Cuban. Read more »
Nonprofit '100 Black Men of Syracuse' will work with city leaders on change
The initiative, which features eight video interviews aims to hold community leaders accountable for addressing systemic racism. Read more »
