On February 9, 2017, Syracuse police officer and school resource officer (SRO) Vallon Smith used excessive force against a 14-year-old Nottingham High School student with special needs, according to the Mayor’s Citizen Review Board (CRB). A surveillance video from the school shows Officer Smith punching the child in the face, placing…

The Community Grid is the only option that addresses racial equity, economic equity & environmental equity.

Shopping competition increased in the neighborhoods in the vicinity of Nojaim’s when an Aldi store and a Save-a-lot store were built in the area. Paul Nojaim recently received government incentives to expand, but prior to the upgrade, he had received complaints about expired meats, dirty aisles and a general bad…

Over two weeks after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, 90 percent of the island remain without power. Drinking water, food, medical supplies, shelter and fuel remain scarce or non-existent for many of the over 3.4 million residents of Puerto Rico. 

This survey was created by a group of community organizations that organized candidate forums for candidates in local elections earlier this summer.

With respect to the I-81 replacement, I would like to give my input.  After considering the three proposed options in great detail, I am strongly opposed to the tunnel.  The DOT removed this option for consideration last fall due to high costs for construction and yearly maintenance, but special interests…

The CNY Solidarity Coalition will continue to be outspoken in our criticism of systematic injustices and their effects on our communities, and in opposition to discrimination based on national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual identity, or disability. Following a series of deeply troubling recent events, the CNY Solidarity Coalition reaffirms…

An important piece on Trump, Obama, and White Supremacy in the United States.

Many folks have shared their very frustrating experiences with Rep. John Katko’s “Telephone Town Hall” event last night. One of our supporters recorded the call so others could listen in.