You might have noticed that Central Current has been trying something new lately: We’ve doubled our newsletter output.
In the beginning of August, Central Current began sending out two newsletters each week, with one titled “One Big Story” and the other “Staying Current.” In any given week, we hope to send out “Staying Current” on Wednesday or Thursday and “Staying Current” on Saturday or Sunday.
The goal of each newsletter is a little different. “One Big Story” is a longer, more in-depth story that you can enjoy with your coffee on a lazy morning. “Staying Current” is meant to deliver the news of the week quickly and clearly, so you don’t miss a thing.
Central Current’s coverage has developed a lot over the last year, and we want to make sure our newsletter reflects that. Our team has grown in size and our reporters have enhanced their skill sets since we began publishing in 2022. We now have three full-time reporters who break news and hold Central New York’s institutions accountable. Contributor Eddie Velazquez adds valuable politics and housing coverage. Columnist Sean Kirst has boosted our culture coverage, and we have steadily added contributors who cover Syracuse’s arts and culture scene.
We believe this cadence also keeps make our reporting more accessible and top of mind. Our reporters and I are cognizant of how busy you are and how easy it is to miss out on important information.
Thank you for taking your time to read our coverage. Time is a valuable resource, and we appreciate each bit that you give us.
Best,
Chris Libonati, managing editor
Read more of Central Current’s coverage
Sean Kirst: Pat Murphy, World Series-winning manager, played sandlot baseball as a kid. What about you?
Murphy and childhood friends, in the summer, gathered for pickup baseball every day. We’re looking for your memories of the same ritual.
Agencies launch lead-safety training for Onondaga County tenants
Housing advocates hoped to empower tenants dealing with lead in their homes.
Sean Kirst: In Pat Murphy’s baseball triumph, old friends revel in a childhood dream that never died
At 10 or 11, Murphy dreamed of World Series glory from the old Nichols Field in Eastwood. More than 55 years later, with close buddies in the house, he brought it home.
Onondaga County gives $4 million to Clay neighborhood to connect to public water
Residents currently use well water which they are unable to drink. The town of Clay will now look for additional funding to complete an estimated $7.5 million project to connect the community to public water.
Syracuse, stakeholders kickstart new initiative to combat lead crisis. What does it look like?
The Lead Big Table will see government officials, health experts and community organizations come together to brainstorm ways in which they can eradicate lead from the community.
