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Category: Citywide Book Club

Posted on 24 August 202124 August 2021

Citywide Book Club: Book Review for David Sim’s Soft City

By Prof. Austin Zwick, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University On Our City Blog— The Syracuse Citywide Book Club is a collaborative…

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Posted on 5 August 20215 August 2021

Citywide Book Club: SHARED CITY, SHARED DREAMS

By Joss Willsbrough, Outreach & Education Specialist with Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York On Our City Blog— The Syracuse Citywide Book Club…

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Posted on 1 July 20211 July 2021

Citywide Book Club: “What It Is That Is In Between”

By Jordan Wood, Manager, Strategic Design, M.S. Hall & Associates, LLC The 2021 Syracuse Citywide Book Club includes selections that reflect quality of life themes…

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Posted on 29 June 202129 June 2021

Citywide Book Club: Community Partner Commentary on “Between the World and Me”

By Felicia Castricone, Program Officer, Refugee Resettlement Services Catholic Charities of Onondaga County Northside CYO The 2021 Syracuse Citywide Book Club includes selections that reflect…

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Posted on 25 June 202125 June 2021

Citywide Book Club: Community Partner Commentary on “Between the World and Me”

By Cathy Garvey, Citizenship Teacher Catholic Charities of Onondaga County, Northside CYO The 2021 Syracuse Citywide Book Club includes selections that reflect quality of life…

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Posted on 23 June 202123 June 2021

Citywide Book Club: Reading Black Fatherhood in “Between the World and Me”

By Phil Haddix, Sr. The 2021 Syracuse Citywide Book Club includes selections that reflect quality of life themes of diversity and infrastructure for healthy urban…

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Posted on 12 July 20185 October 2018

Syracuse mayor launches citywide book club this week

Looking for a good summertime read? Syracuse's mayor has a suggestion. Mayor Ben Walsh has named "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City," by…

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Posted on 7 July 201817 January 2019

Citywide Summer Book Club launches with the Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City”

The 2018 book club selection supports the Innovation Team’s housing stability initiative SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The City of Syracuse and Legal Services of Central New…

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BACK ON THE ICE! After a one year disruption due t BACK ON THE ICE! After a one year disruption due to COVID-19, Mayor Walsh joined with the Syracuse Pond Hockey Classic to announce the tournament is coming back on Jan. 29, 2022. More teams and more rinks will be on the ice at Hiawatha Lake at Onondaga Park. Thanks Syracuse Parks & Rec, Syracuse Crunch, CNYCentral.com Strathmore Neighborhood, More at syracusepondhockeyclassic.com
ADVANCING SYRACUSE He’s rolled up his sleeves fo ADVANCING SYRACUSE He’s rolled up his sleeves for #Syracuse neighborhoods; pushed for better mobility and energy efficiency in the city; and helped us enjoy the open air in Armory Square. Now Eric Ennis is taking on expanded duties as Deputy Commissioner of Business Development for the City of Syracuse. Click on the Link Tree in our profile and select Our City blog to read more.
ICYMI: HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS We made lasting holiday ICYMI: HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS We made lasting holiday memories on Friday with the return of an in-person Home for the Holidays Christmas Tree lighting. This picture, taken by three-year-old Chloe of Syracuse as she admired the Clinton Square tree, was provided to us by her family. Thanks for sharing Chloe’s capture of the Home for the Holidays celebration with us. If you missed the event, catch it in an online Cumulus Media Syracuse special that starts streaming on Dec. 6 at syracusetreelighting.com.
A LITTLE LIGHT DISPELS MUCH DARKNESS. It isn’t j A LITTLE LIGHT DISPELS MUCH DARKNESS. It isn’t just the inscription on a sign in #DowntownSyracuse; it’s the inscription on the hearts of everyone that came to light the menorah for the first night of Chanukah/Hanukkah. Mayor Walsh joined Rabbi Rapoport and the Jewish community in lighting the first of the candles in Clinton Square tonight. It’s fitting for a city that is shining as a light for people through service and opportunity. Happy Hanukkah, Syracuse 🕎 #HolidaysInTheCity #MenorahLighting
NEW MISSION: LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION She’s been se NEW MISSION: LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION She’s been serving her city as a Neighborhood Planner. Now Jessica Vinciguerra is taking on a new mission as Syracuse’s Lead Program Administrator. She’ll help city residents and landlords access federal help to mitigate lead hazards in their properties. Click the Link Tree in our profile and select Our City blog to learn more.
TOGETHER AGAIN Thank you, @aidenmedia, for capturi TOGETHER AGAIN Thank you, @aidenmedia, for capturing another spectacular scene from high above #Syracuse. See the Home for the Holidays special online at SyracuseTreeLighting.com starting Dec. 8.
JOIN US FOR A HOLIDAY TRADITION The Home for the H JOIN US FOR A HOLIDAY TRADITION The Home for the Holidays Christmas Tree Lighting is tonight in Clinton Square. Festivities begin at 6 pm. Plan your route to avoid street closures.Details at the Link Tree in our profile — select Our City blog.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING Thanks to the Friends of Schill HAPPY THANKSGIVING Thanks to the Friends of Schiller Park for hosting the annual Turkey Trot around the north side park. It’s claim to fame is the most laid back Turkey Trot anywhere — a fun run or walk for all. Have a great Thanksgiving, #Syracuse.
DOING MORE GOOD! We are a city that thrives when w DOING MORE GOOD! We are a city that thrives when we do good and take care of each other. This time of year is filled with partners across government and sectors serving all. Thank you to U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for inviting Mayor Walsh and other local leaders like NYS Senator Rachel May, Senator John Mannion, and County Legislator Peggy Chase to a Day of Service at the Northeast Community Center to prepare bags for donation to SNCC neighbors. These donations couldn’t be possible without the generosity of National Grid, The Marrone Law Firm, Dr. Weeks Elementary and the CNY Diaper Bank. Thanks to all! 🦃 #DoGoodSYR

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