For a gray-haired columnist, a Yuletide reflection of gratitude about renewing bonds forged over many years.
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Sean Kirst: For 34 new citizens, a judge who sees their dreams given voice by the ‘Mother of Exiles’
For one couple from Iraq, young children in their arms, a gateway to new hope after a long, hard journey.
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Syracuse Housing Authority to close on financing for second phase of East Adams redevelopment
The redevelopment of public housing, valued at $1 billion, will be stretched across several phases.
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Blueprint 15 taps Sarah Walton LaFave as executive director
The interim executive director at Blueprint 15 will stay on as its leader during the redevelopment of public housing on Syracuse’s Southside.
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Sean Kirst: In mist of snow, graveyard quests of “hearts and souls” lead to wreaths for veterans
At the Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, family members used their hands to dig out tombstones, hidden by deep snow.
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Why Onondaga County legislators may approve the largest bond issuance in the county’s history
For Micron to come to Central New York, it would need a significant upgrade to the Oak Orchard Wastewater Treatment Plant. A supermajority of legislators would have to vote to issue up to $515 million in bonds.
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Why Flock will get to keep Syracuse drivers’ ‘anonymized’ data even if lawmakers cancel their contract
Against the advice of his own working group, Mayor Ben Walsh granted Flock the right to keep Syracuse drivers’ anonymized data.
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Sean Kirst: As ‘Freedom of Espresso’ turns 30, recalling a Chuckie Holstein truth to fit the milestone
The fight against a corporate giant is the famous story, but maybe the real lesson for Syracuse is what 30 years represents.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul again spikes bill meant to reform nonprofit contracting with the state
Nonprofits in Central New York and throughout the state have pushed for Hochul to sign multiple versions of the bill.
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Progressive Maurice ‘Mo’ Brown exploring run against longtime state legislator Bill Magnarelli
Magnarelli has represented Syracuse in the New York State Assembly since 1999. He has not faced a primary challenge since at least 2012.