The speaker series featured Syracuse University alumni, students, and faculty along with community residents who explored the theme “What matters next?”
Announcements
Introducing our board: Meredith Ouderkirk
Meredith Ouderkirk joined Central Current’s board in March 2026, bringing expertise in organizational development, public relations, and more.
Central Current honored at Syracuse Press Club Awards
Central Current received nine awards including Best News Website, Best Photo Essay, and Best Print/Digital Human Interest Feature.
Celebrate with Central Current on May 6th
Get to know us and your fellow readers at the Salt City Bar & Coffee downtown from 4:30 – 6:30 pm.
Central Current’s 2025 Year in Review
Our newsroom welcomed new readers and new reporters during our most transformative year yet.
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.
