In Rev. Jesse Jackson’s passing, memories of solace at the hardest moment from a giant of civil rights.
Gun Violence
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He was appointed to reduce gun violence in Syracuse. Then his son was shot.
Lateef Johnson-Kinsey has had to help his son navigate a cynical world built around bullet wounds.Â
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Syracuse mural pays tribute to city’s youngest lost to gun violence
Named “A Playground in Heaven,” the artwork features Brexialee Torres-Ortiz, Kihary Blue, Dior Harris and Rashaad Walker Jr.
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State of Syracuse: Mayor Ben Walsh proposes plans for gun violence, traffic deaths, housing inequities
Walsh proposed plans to address gun violence, traffic deaths and housing inequities.
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Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh gives State of the City address
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the creation of new initiatives and gave updates on those already in progress.
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Syracuse gets nearly $1.5 million federal grant for violence intervention
City officials hope the money will boost intervention groups who work to stop gun violence.
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City Hall wants $1.5 million from DOJ to fund violence intervention in Syracuse
The application follows a push by the city to get funding to violence intervention programs.
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Syracuse community leaders preach cohesion after gun violence prevention summit
Lateef Johnson-Kinsey, head of the Mayor’s Office to Reduce Gun Violence, planned Wednesday’s meeting to get people and the nonprofits they represent on the same page.
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Hundreds of Central New Yorkers join march to push for stricter gun laws
The march in Syracuse was one of many national marches Saturday urging politicians to pass comprehensive gun reform.
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Syracuse community leaders start summit to tackle gun violence
Community leaders to have first-of-its-kind meeting to tackle gun violence.