Paper Released: An Early Warning – Unpacking the Lead-Literacy Connection
Two and a half percent. That is the percentage of one-year-olds in Onondaga County who tested positive for lead poisoning in 2024. That is also the percentage of lead poisoning cases that could have been prevented with an early warning system designed to intervene when children are in the extremely vulnerable 0-12 month age range.… Read more »
Whole Family Summit Provides Action Steps To Improve Support For Low Income Families In Onondaga County
Guest Authors: Maribel Arce, Director of Grants and Planning, PEACE, Inc. Todd Goehle, Vice President of Operations and Strategy, PEACE, Inc. In November 2024, PEACE, Inc. and FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. convened more than 80 community leaders, service providers, funders, and family members. Through the support of the Central New York Community Foundation, the Kresge… Read more »
Why Investment in the Arts is Critical to the Economic Revitalization of Downtown Syracuse
The arts are a significant economic driver for Central New York, and the arts landscape developing on South Salina Street is a vital part of the financial growth of Downtown Syracuse. In June Redhouse Arts Center will unveil a new LED marquee, joining the historic Landmark Theatre marquee to provide Syracuse with two beacons of… Read more »
