Archive for December, 2012

Cut Above

Thursday, December 20th, 2012
Ed Perry, owner E-Clipz Barbershop, works at the Cut-A-Thon on Wednesday.

Ed Perry, owner E-Clipz Barbershop, worked at the Cut-A-Thon on Wednesday.

For nearly two decades local business owners have sponsored a Holiday Cut-a-Thon at the Southwest Community Center for young boys under 12.

This year’s sponsors included the Southwest Community Center, Ebony Paving, Liverpool Associates and Kinsey Automotive.

A Cut Above: Community Barbers Volunteer their time and services each year at the Southwest Community Center.

A Cut Above: Barbers volunteer their time and services each year at the Southwest Community Center.

Favorable Forecast

Monday, December 17th, 2012

Then & Now (Dajuan Coleman)

Monday, December 17th, 2012
Dajuan Coleman talks about his decision to attend SU during a press conference.

Dajuan Coleman talks about his decision to attend SU during a press conference.

Dajuan Coleman makes an impact on the floor as a SU freshman a few weeks ago.

Dajuan Coleman makes an impact on the floor as a SU freshman.

Mi Gente

Monday, December 17th, 2012
Junot Diaz at Syracuse University

Junot Diaz at Syracuse University

Former SU professor and current best-selling writer Junot Diaz will be featured in a conversation today at the 92 St. Y in NYC.

Goose Bump Moments

Saturday, December 15th, 2012

Odetta Norton, a SIF Advisory Board Member, graduated from University of Miami Law School this week.

University of Miami Law School Dean Patricia White (a former resident of Central New York) with Odetta Norton shortly after the 2012 Graduation Ceremony.

University of Miami School of Law Dean Patricia D. White (who was born and raised in Syracuse) congratulates Ms. Norton shortly after the 2012 Graduation Ceremony.

Like Magic

Monday, December 10th, 2012
Michael Carter Williams, the NCAA Division 1 assist-leader, is also beginning to score more (he netted 15 to go along with 16 assists against Monmouth on Saturday)

Michael Carter-Williams, the NCAA Division 1 assist-leader, is also beginning to score more (he netted 15 to go along with 16 assists against Monmouth on Saturday). The sophomore is also second in the nation in steals.

Fences

Saturday, December 1st, 2012
Skiddy Park

Skiddy Park

Show Ready

Saturday, December 1st, 2012
Bill Horrace Trio (Carroll, Horrace, Dekaney) play at the retirement celebration for journalist Jackie Robinson at the Pirro Convention Center.

Andrew Carroll,  Bill Horrace and Josh Dekaney play at the retirement celebration for journalist Jackie Robinson at the Pirro Convention Center.

The Bill Horrace Band, one of the hardest working jazz groups in Central New York will play live concerts on Fridays in December at Wegmans in Dewitt.

Northern Exposure

Saturday, December 1st, 2012
Abisay Puentes Rodriquez and Oscar Garces: Visual Artitsts at the 7 Days Gallery

Cuban-born visual artists Abisay Puentes Rodriquez and Oscar Garces will display their work at the Wailer Lofts 7 Days Gallery (North Salina Street) this week.