Our newsroom welcomed new readers and new reporters during our most transformative year yet.
Announcements
Introducing our newest reporter: Laura Robertson
Laura Robertson will be covering Onondaga County, helping deepen Central Current’s coverage beyond the city of Syracuse.
Current Conversations: I-81 & Environmental Inequalities
Central Current and ArtRage will host a panel discussion on Oct. 15th exploring urban environmental challenges and inequalities relating to the I-81 removal and community grid construction.
How to make Central Current a “preferred source” on Google
Google released a feature allowing users to prioritize news from specific outlets of their choosing in search results. Here’s how you can add Central Current to your list.
Central Current to host Syracuse mayoral forum
Syracuse mayoral candidates will be interviewed in a free public forum on October 23rd at the Everson Museum’s Hosmer Auditorium.
Central Current exceeds spring fundraising goal
Over 120 readers stepped up to help us raise $17,447 — the vast majority contributing for the first time. These funds will double their impact by unlocking an additional $15,000 in matching support.
Central Current’s Patrick McCarthy appears on ‘Newsmakers’ program to talk Syracuse’s budget spat
McCarthy spoke with NewsChannel 9 reporter Andrew Donovan about this year’s budget cycle, which showed the divisions in city politics.
Introducing our Report For America corps member: Debadrita Sur
Debadrita Sur is a Report For America corps member covering a housing and infrastructure beat focused on the I-81 project and the redevelopment of public housing.
Celebrate with Central Current: Harvey’s Garden
Join fellow readers, supporters, and newsroom staff for a celebration benefitting our newsroom at Harvey’s Garden June 16 at 4 p.m.
Central Current earns 5 Syracuse Press Club Awards
The awards were based on reporting from 2024 and included a first place finish in the investigative story category.
