Ken Jackson

YG to Perform at the 2021 Great New York State Fair

Ken Jackson August 11, 2021

California rapper YG will perform at the 2021 Great New York State Fair at 8 p.m. Saturday, September 4 on the Chevy Park stage. The singer known for songs such as “Toot It And Boot It,” “Who Do You Love,” and “Big Bank” will perform on the Chevy Park stage in the New York Experience festival grounds. All shows in the Chevrolet Music Festival are free with $3 admission to the Fair. Troy Waffner, Fair

Firestorm: Gov. Andrew Cuomo Resigns “Your Dad Made Mistakes’ in Televised Address to New Yorkers

Ken Jackson August 10, 2021

What started as a tiny political fire has grown and now has devoured the Governorship of New York’s Andrew Cuomo. After receiving high marks for guiding New York State through the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Governor of New York found himself embroiled in multiple charges of sexual harassment, acting inappropriately towards women. New York’s Attorney General Letitia James conducted an independent investigation, its results have caused a stampede of individuals and organizations calling for his immediate

Firestorm: Elected Officials and Organizations Call for the Resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo After the Release of AG Letitia James Report

Ken Jackson August 4, 2021

What started as a tiny political fire has grown and now threatens to devour the Governorship of New York’s Andrew Cuomo. After receiving high marks for guiding New York State through the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Governor of New York found himself embroiled in multiple charges of sexual harassment, acting inappropriately towards women. New York’s Attorney General Letitia James conducted an independent investigation, its results have caused a stampede of individuals and organizations calling for his

Jubilee Homes of Syracuse Hosts Community Presentation ‘Economic Development Impact’ in the South Ave. West Onondaga St Corridors

Ken Jackson August 2, 2021

On Tuesday August 3rd ,2021 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Jubilee Homes of Syracuse is hosting a community presentation to address next steps of the economic development impact in the South Ave – West Onondaga Corridors. Jubilee Homes presented a vision in 2018 based on a feasibility project, in collaboration with the City of Syracuse, that would impact 2 of our most vulnerable communities, South and West Sides of our City. According to the organization, “We

Major Local Stakeholders Joined Lowe’s 100 Hometowns Project to Announce Mary Nelson Youth Center’s Major Financial Award

Ken Jackson August 2, 2021

Lowes 100 Hometown Project Selected Mary Nelson Youth Center out of over 2k applicants So many prominent community stakeholders, too numerous to mention. These individuals are working in their respective neighborhoods committed to similar causes. On July, 20th Lowe’s revealed all 100 grant recipients of its nationwide centennial celebration 100 Hometowns. Syracuse’s Mary Nelson Youth Center is one of those 100 impact projects. Several days later, on July 23rd an event was held announcing the

CNY Community Foundation Takes Aim at Removing Lead Paint from Homes- Heat Map: A Glimpse at Our Neighborhood Investments

Ken Jackson July 12, 2021

The commitment to their lead program was “a further investment, to shore up the other investments that to CNY Community foundation has been made making in the quality of lie in this community.” In 2018, the Community Foundation committed to invest $2 million to help put an end to childhood lead poisoning in Syracuse. Here is a look at the impact CNY Community Foundation investments have made so far. Click on following link for detailed

SUNY Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center Class of 2021-51st Annual Recognition Ceremony

Ken Jackson July 7, 2021

Hardship often prepares ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny June 23rd a bright sunny day, perfect to hold an outdoor event. Due to Covid-19 restrictions SUNY-Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center presented their Class of 2021 in the facilities parking lot. This marks the 51st Annual Recognition Ceremony for EOC providing educational opportunities for those who may have left school before graduation, returning to work after a prolonged absence, or training for a new career. Having to

Attorney General James Announces July 24th ‘Community Gun Buy Back’ in Collaboration with the City of Syracuse

Ken Jackson July 6, 2021

Attorney General Letitia James has announced a Community Gun Buy Back initiative for Syracuse NY. The Office of New York Attorney General Letitia James is hosting a Community Gun Buyback in collaboration with the City of Syracuse on Saturday, July 24, at the St. Lucy’s Food Pantry (425 Gifford Street, Syracuse, NY 13204) from 10 AM to 2 PM. Download Syracuse GBB July 24 Flyer Details Assault Rifle – $250 Handgun $150 Rifle of Shotgun $75

A Visit to Crouse Health’s Bill and Sandra Pomeroy Treatment Center

Ken Jackson June 29, 2021

Having followed the development of this project, it was an honor to tour the completed, Bill and Sandra Pomeroy Treatment Center facility. This isn’t my first visit to a facility as I had a position working for a local treatment center with a long history in Central New York. The new Bill and Sandra Pomeroy Treatment Center at Crouse Health is different from anything available for the treatment of opioid addiction. Built in response to

Can a Longtime Syracuse Activist Transition to Elective Office? 19 African American Religious Leaders Endorse Walt Dixie for Councilor-At-Large

Ken Jackson June 13, 2021

It was an early Spring Day, June 2nd in the parking lot of Price Rite Marketplace where local political activist Walt Dixie placed himself in contention for Councilor-At-Large on the Syracuse Common Council. Unlike district representatives the Councilor-At-Large position is representing the entire city. This election year is of particular interest as there are several people in competition for the Syracuse Common Council. An unprecedented number of African Americans are running for political office. “We

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Mayor Walsh Delivers his Sixth State of the City Address from Corcoran High School

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Gillibrand Hosts African American Faith Leaders’ Summit in Washington

Gillibrand Statement on Tyre Nichols