News in Syracuse
Advocates hope Syracuse remains landmark in fight for reproductive rights
Syracuse’s Planned Parenthood location became the first freestanding abortion clinic in the U.S. over 55 years ago.
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Published September 30Facing a labor shortage, SHA, developer host free construction workforce training for SHA residents
More than 150 people signed up for the training. Part of the challenge in hiring construction workers is the number of construction jobs happening in the region.
Barbies, bracelets and rings: Viral trinket box unlocks Westcott’s whimsy
Outside the Westcott Barber Shop sits a pink "trinket box" where passersby can leave or take various items.
Empty Bowls fundraiser decorates almost 1,500 ceramics for food insecurity
The Everson Museum of Art hosted the Interreligious Food Consortium’s annual Empty Bowls fundraiser Friday.
Locals, students give mental health testimonies for Suicide Prevention Month
The Syracuse Common Council voted to recognize September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month on Sept. 21.
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Published September 26‘All Are Welcome:’ All Saints Church rallies to remain a ‘safe space’ for LGBTQ+ Catholics
The parish, which ministers to the LGBTQ+ community, opposes the Syracuse Diocese opening a chapter of Courage International.
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Published August 23Sean Kirst: At McChesney Park, a court named for Dennis Bardenett, a coach who ‘always sees the gold’
A packed house honors a Syracuse coach and educator whose warm nature and support have lifted up thousands of city children.