Local activist Mary Nelson (right) received a Social Justice Award for her community work during the Cold Case Justice Initiative Conference on Saturday night. Nelson is CEO of the Mary Nelson Youth Center in Syracuse.
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Grassroots
Wednesday, March 26th, 2014Street Fashion
Friday, September 21st, 2012
Spy Baby Bridal Fashions
Here are some of the scenes from last night’s Syracuse Style Runway Show event held on Walton Street in Armory Square outside the Empire Brewing Company. This popular event shows how fashion forward the city is becoming.
Melisa-Jema-Matthews, designer
The show benefited the Youth Center run by Mary Nelson (pictured here greeting the crowd).
Lakisa Renee, model
Eyewear for the event was provided by New York Optometric. Model: Kyle Robertson
The event was organized by designer Lisa Marie Butler (she was interviewed for the news during the show’s intermission).
Yes to Education
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
Hammer on stage with Mary Nelson
During his performance at the New York State Fair on Sunday night, Hammer recognized education activist Mary Nelson. Hammer and the crowd applauded Nelson for giving away thousands of school supplies to city children.