The length of the elevated section of Route I81 that runs through the middle of Syracuse.
Archive for the ‘Politics’ Category
Our Highline
Friday, July 27th, 2012The Future of the 20 Minute City
Tuesday, July 24th, 2012The great debate over Route 81 in Syracuse was the subject of a profile on National Public Radio (NPR) today.
Many Colors
Saturday, June 23rd, 2012
Parade, North Salina Street
Here are some photographs from Syracuse’s celebration of World Refugee Day.
Parade, North Salina Street
Parade Prep
Parade Prep
Parade, North Salina Street
Parade Prep
Weekend Love
Saturday, June 16th, 2012
Mayor Miner issues a proclamation to kick of Syracuse’s Juneteenth Celebration on Friday
Drum serenade on the steps of City Hall to kick off the city’s Juneteenth Celebration
A Message for the Urbanite
Friday, April 27th, 2012
Urban advocate, author and professor Edward Glaeser spoke yesterday at the Maxwell School on the campus of Syracuse University.
City living advocate Edward Glaeser visited yesterday and spoke about the joys and pains of cities. He advocated that cities are great places to be poor and great places to be rich at the same time. During his book signing, he was overheard telling one member of the Syracuse community that despite the success of Triumph of the City, his next book will probably be more of an academic versus a popular text.
Athlete in Action
Monday, April 2nd, 2012Here is a column by former Orangeman and author, poet, activist Etan Thomas about the Trayvon Martin case.
Activewear
Friday, March 30th, 2012
1,000,000 Hoodie March, Armory Square
More than 1000 people made a fashion statement for justice tonight as they walked through the streets of downtown Syracuse as part of the One Million Hoodies March. The event, which was inspired by the murder of 17-year old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, FL, was organized by Ciara Richardson, Ashley Miller and Yaschia Kinsey.
1,000,000 Hoodie March, Armory Square
1,000,000 Hoodie March, Armory Square
Pre March Rally
1,000,000 Hoodie March, Armory Square
Hip Hop for the Horn
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
Abdul Karim Abdullah, a 2010 SU grad, and Cassandra, members of Be Great Foundation, address the students and crowd during the Save the Horn concert.
Here are some photographs taken during the Save the Horn concert at Syracuse University on Friday. Below find an interview with the concert organizer Kwaku Brown-Bonsu, a student at Syracuse University.
Guy Harrison and Cartier Sims perform on stage at the Save the Horn concert.
Fans cheered and danced during the show intermission.
Cassidy
Fabolous
World Be Free opens the Save the Horn concert sporting a hoodie.
Aziza, the wife of MC World Be Free, gives out information about promoting health, education and empowerment in the Horn of Africa
Singer Erika Lovette sings a few bars during World Be Free’s set.
Statement in the City
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
Outside the State of the City Address (Landmark Theater)
Last Stand
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
Occupy Syracuse, Day 109
Welcome to Day 109 at Occupy Syracuse (About 5 minutes beyond the deadline for eviction).
Occupy Syracuse–Day 109
Occupy Syracuse–Day 109