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Category: Gun Violence

Posted on 15 October 201826 October 2018

Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens talks next steps after violent streak in Syracuse

It's been five days since the death of 12 year-old James Springer III, and yet another wake-up call for the city that something must change.…

Continue reading → Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens talks next steps after violent streak in Syracuse

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Mayor Walsh and Deputy Mayor Owens joined County E Mayor Walsh and Deputy Mayor Owens joined County Executive McMahon, Dr. Indu Gupta, Syracuse University Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Allen Griffin, Rasheeda Caldwell and Pastor DeCarto Draper at Tucker Missionary Baptist Church, today’s pop-up vaccination site. The community leaders shared the importance of taking care of each other and being responsible neighbors in order to beat the coronavirus. A key component to combating the pandemic and restoring a sense of normalcy throughout our communities comes down to making sure as many people as possible are vaccinated. With many people hesitant to get a shot, the need for people to be informed with the facts and have easy access to sites right in their neighborhoods is essential. The group encouraged people to talk to their doctors, ask questions, be aware of when they become eligible and make a personal decision to protect themselves and others. As Deputy Mayor Owens, Coach Griffin and Pastor Draper shared their personal stories battling COVID-19, ultimately prevailing, the sentiment among the speakers was clear: each day people remain at risk of being infected is one day too many considering the lives forever changed and even lost because of this deadly pandemic.
Mayor Walsh joined other volunteers who stepped up Mayor Walsh joined other volunteers who stepped up today to help save lives by donating blood during the drive hosted by the City and @redcrosseny. Anyone who missed the opportunity today and would like to donate in the future can mark their 🗓 for the next one on Thursday, Mar. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the City Hall Commons Atrium. Appointments can be made by going to redcrossblood.org, using the “syrcityhall” code.
TOMORROW The City continues to partner with @redcr TOMORROW The City continues to partner with @redcrosseny to help save lives. Will you join others tomorrow in the CHC Atrium from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to donate blood and assist those in need locally and cross the country? To sign up, go to http://redcrossblood.org and use the "syrcityhall" code.
A FAVORITE FOR THE MAYOR As a former student at Mo A FAVORITE FOR THE MAYOR As a former student at Most Holy Rosary School, Mayor Walsh had the opportunity to read one of his favorite books, “Wake Up, City!” to the latest generation of second and third graders for #ReadAcrossAmericaDay. Thank you to the teachers and bright, young minds for a fun reading session. The group also engaged in a thoughtful Q&A afterward. 🤫 As quiet as it’s kept, Mayor Walsh knows many of the students’ parents. #HowTimeFlies
READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY A smiling group of second READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY A smiling group of second graders from the Syracuse Latin School welcomed Mayor Walsh as their guest reader to help kick off #ReadAcrossAmericaDay. The students listened attentively to Mayor Walsh as he read “All Are Welcome” by Alexandra Penfold, a colorful 📖 celebrating diversity in cities just like #Syracuse.
HELPING OUR SMALL BUSINESSES SURVIVE THE COVID STO HELPING OUR SMALL BUSINESSES SURVIVE THE COVID STORM The pandemic has been punishing to small businesses in Syracuse. Mayor Walsh announced a new round of emergency relief grants to 39 small businesses and neighborhood business groups in the City. It’s $350,000 in help for everything from new outdoor seating to marketing and promotion. After a special outreach program, nearly two-thirds of the recipients are minority or women owned — businesses especially hard hit by the pandemic. Under Mayor Walsh, the City has provided more than $1.3 million in COVID relief to city small businesses. Read more https://bit.ly/3r3snPf
SERVICE ABOVE SELF City representatives welcomed t SERVICE ABOVE SELF City representatives welcomed the 2020-21 class from the Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship Program out of SU’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, comprised of civic leaders from around the world, to its employee COVID-19 testing site. The diverse group of professionals saw firsthand how a local government is combating the pandemic while managing city services. A huge thank you to the the Department of Public Works, @syracusefire, @syracusepolice and Personnel staff who played a huge role in providing the fellows with a hands-on volunteer experience to apply their public service knowledge. To learn more about this recent class of public servants, visit https://www.maxwell.syr.edu/executive-education/fellows/humphrey/.
FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY Mayor Walsh visited members FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY Mayor Walsh visited members of the Myanmar Immigrant Communities of Syracuse, NY and Surrounding Areas at Clinton Square during a protest today to support 🇲🇲 democracy. The Myanmar Military Coup subverting the will of the people after the November 2020 general election has led to protests around the 🌎. As a city with a truly diverse population, #Syracuse is home to Burmese Americans who, with allies, are standing up against the actions of military dictators. They are using their voices to demand the release of elected leaders and the safety of Myanmar citizens.
In support of more federal funding for the Low Inc In support of more federal funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Mayor Walsh joined Senator @kirstengillibrand and Walt Dixie at @jubileehomes119 to advocate for an additional $10 million in the next coronavirus relief package. For residents struggling to make ends meet who are also spending more time at home in cold places like #Syracuse due to the pandemic, the need for added aid is essential. “Our vulnerable older adults must be able to keep the heat on in the winter. And our hard-working neighbors trying to get back on their feet need solid ground to stand on. LIHEAP is a critical block in that foundation,” Mayor Walsh stated.

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