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“When I get older losing my hair Many years from now Will you still be sending me a Valentine Birthday greetings bottle of wine If I’d been out till quarter to three Would you lock the door Will you still need me, will you still feed me When I’m sixty-four”- The Beatles 1967 It seemed More »
First of all, I haven’t given up on God, “Losing my religion” is actually an old southern expression for being at the end of one’s rope, and the moment when politeness gives way to anger. And that’s how many feel about the “Quality of Life” in Syracuse. I’ve lost my religion, and my ability to More »
A review of the year 2020 was dark, the only ray of hope was the Presidential Election, the people were going to speak. However, even that enthusiasm was dampened by the former President refusing to concede. 2020 was the Summer of our discontent, as protests and disease dominated the news for an entire year. At More »
Dashboard created to monitor commitments and corresponding actions provide tangible milestones as negotiated with local area protestors. Hundreds, if not thousands of people took to the streets this summer, demanding police accountability. These protests eventually generated a list of demands, which were presented to the Walsh Administration. The administration agreed to a set of demands, More »
With great fanfare, again we are focusing on “Quality of Life” Issues in the City of Syracuse, again. There was a time when I would welcome the news as a step in the right direction. However, when conditions wax and wane like phases of the moon, it becomes difficult. (Insert sound of chirping crickets here) More »
My favorite holiday of the year is here. Thanksgiving a time to see friends and family all in the same place. Usually a peaceful time, but for some, holiday time is not the bringing of good tidings but it’s a time when someone brings “crazy” as a side dish to a festive occasion. Mental health More »
The late Syracuse Post-Standard Columnist Robert Haggart once stated, the Common Council is “Syracuse’s most deliberative body” according to Columnist Dick Case,“while tongue firmly planted in cheek”, in an 18-year-old missive about the legendary columnist. Dick Case died in December 2019. And the Syracuse Common Council is still deliberating. The latest “deliberative” action attributed to More »
Syracuse, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Joining Dan Cummings on this week’s Newsmakers is Ken Jackson of Urban CNY. They talk about some of his recent blogs and articles on Congress’ failure so far to help Syracuse and other cities make ends meet during the pandemic and what that means for delivery of services; how the virus More »
After reading the statement issued to the community from the President of the Police Benevolent Association, there was a lot to process. I attempt to break it down and add some context to Mr. Piedmont statements. The opening line of this “manifesto” is like a slap in the face, as PBA President Piedmont leads, “With More »
For African Americans, A. Phillip Randolph is the father of our inclusion and ascension to power within the American labor movement. It took until 1937 to gain Collective Barging rights. Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American More »
