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Hamilton County lawmakers sitting at a panel

Hamilton County voters line up for early voting

Riders had one glaring issue with Centro’s service: infrequent bus schedules create slack time in their day.

local Auburn couple posing with Ukrainian refugee they are hosting

A woman from the Kyiv oblast shares her culture with host family in Central New York.

Oleg Grabovyy dressed in a military uniform in Ukraine

When war broke out in Ukraine, Oleg Grabovyy left Central New York and joined soldiers on the front lines.

SU student holding sign to protest war against Ukraine

Ukrainian American college students share feelings of conflict between upholding school responsibilities while supporting Ukraine amid war.

President Biden speaking at Onondaga Community College

In front of a capacity crowd at Onondaga Community College, the President discusses the proposed massive semiconductor chip manufacturing plant in Central New York.

a flight of beer at Talking Cursive Brewery

From Buried Acorn to Willow Rock, there is no shortage of local autumn brews on tap in the Syracuse area.

collage graphic of Hozier, The Backseat Lovers, Dayglow performing with an illustrated set of heaphones in the center

The first week of October greeted us with brand-new bops from favorite artists like Hozier, The Backseat Lovers, Dayglow and more.

House gigs are part of nightlife on Syracuse University’s campus, and student organizations are funding the music scene with their own money.

family helping child use sand wheelchair to get onto the beach

people standing near a body of water with umbrellas on an overcast day

Maren Morris performing at Radio City Music Hall

poster of two young men promoting event for empowering youth who are reintegrating post incarceration

When re-entering the community after incarceration, people need resources and support to get back on their feet. For the adult population in this position there are organizations that provide such opportunities — but for youth, there is a lack of specialized programming to help when they are set to return home.

portrat of Phyllis Riles, project director at the Center for Community Alternatives

Anyone who walks by Phyllis Riles’ office is met with the sweet scent of the air freshener she sprays across the room. Vibrant curtains and purple flowers adorn the window and desk, decorating what was once a gray room with bursts of life.

This piece was originally written for The Stand, Syracuse's Southside newspaper, and then it was co-published in The Crime Report.

Denise Welch at her home in Syracuse, New York

Denise Welch loves her house. She has her own sidewalk, her own driveway and her own fence. Not only does she own her home, but she also owns four additional properties on Baker Avenue. Five years ago, owning a home was nowhere on her radar, because as a single mom of two grown sons, a soaring rent increase had priced her out of her apartment.