June 15, 2022 – Urban CNY

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Community Partners Plan Storywalk® For Father’s Day, Pride Month

by Urban CNY News
June 15, 2022

Launch Event Scheduled for Friday, June 17 at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo Syracuse, NY – The Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, Onondaga County Public Libraries (OCPL), and the Early Childhood Alliance (ECA) are pleased to announce a special “And Tango Makes Three” StoryWalk® in celebration of Father’s Day, Pride Month, and families of all kinds. The installation will be unveiled at the Zoo during a launch event scheduled for 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17. Written by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell and illustrated by Henry Cole, “And Tango Makes Three” tells the heartwarming true story of two male penguins at New York City’s Central Park Zoo who started a nontraditional family when they hatched and raised an orphaned chick. The pages of the award-winning children’s book will be mounted on signs and installed at a child-friendly height so families can read along as they walk and enjoy the Zoo. “And Tango Makes Three” is a particularly timely installation given the recent birth of the first Humboldt penguin chick to be fostered by a pair of same-sex penguins at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Hatched on January 1 to male foster parents Elmer and Lima, Bruno has since become a local celebrity and unofficial “poster penguin” for the Pride movement. “‘And Tango Makes Three’ is such a natural fit for this year’s StoryWalk at the Zoo. The parallels to this heartwarming story and with our own experience, connect to our mission of saving species and protecting the vulnerable – in this case, Bruno,” said Zoo Director Ted Fox. Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon will lead families along the StoryWalk® route, beginning in the courtyard and ending at the Penguin Coast exhibit. Keepers will be stationed at the exhibit to give the inside scoop on the Zoo’s colony of Humboldt penguins and answer questions. After completing the StoryWalk®, families are encouraged to visit the OCPL and ECA tables for a complimentary copy of the book (quantities limited, first-come, first-served), children’s activities, and additional early literacy resources. “This StoryWalk® is just one way we’re bringing library services to our communities,” said OCPL Executive Director Christian Zabriskie. “The joys of reading and a love of the outdoors aren’t mutually exclusive, and StoryWalks® offer a great way to blend the two and show families that reading and learning can happen anywhere.” The StoryWalk® will be on display for approximately three weeks so guests of the Zoo can enjoy it at their leisure throughout Pride Month. Another installation is planned for October to coincide with the Zoo’s annual Zoo Boo event. “Reading with young children every day is one of the most important ways to prepare them for school,” said Laurie Black, Director of the ECA. “We’re delighted to collaborate with OCPL and the Zoo to bring this early literacy message to families. We hope families will take away from this experience that reading together as a family can be fun and really can happen anywhere, even at the Zoo.” The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

Health

Onondaga County Office for Aging – Institute for Caregivers Zoom Class – THIS THURSDAY – 06/16/2022 – Prepare to Care – Caregiving 10

by Urban CNY News
June 15, 2022

Onondaga County Office for Aging is pleased to announce a zoom class for those who currently care for older, or disabled persons, or may become caregivers in the future. This LIVE, video presentation is open to the public. Prepare to Care – Caregiving 101 Description: No matter where you are in the journey of family caregiving – just beginning to anticipate a need or taking care of a family member full-time – having a good framework to help guide both you and your loved one will make the process easier. This class focuses on helping individuals make plans to care for friends, family members or loved ones, using the AARP 5-Step Prepare to Care Guide for caregivers which include: Information on how to have vital conversations Ways to build a caregiving team Make a caregiving plan that you can adjust over time Accessing support from other caregivers and professionals Information on caring for yourself Checklists, medication charts and contact lists Presenters: Patrick Fox – Patrick holds a Bachelor’s in Theology and a Masters in Adult Learning. Although now retired, he worked for 42 years as an Educator and Administrator and served as a Safe Driver Instructor, Lead Legislative District Volunteer and as Chair and Presenter for Upstate NY Speakers Bureau Patrick has been a Volunteer with AARP since 2014. Nancy Ketz – Nancy has been an AARP volunteer, both as a Legislative Lead and a Speakers’ Bureau presenter for the past 16 years following a 35-year career as a foreign language teacher. She spent 12 years as a family caregiver, and is now active as the president of MVILR (Learning in Retirement) and on the board of Central NY Arts. Thursday, June 16th, 2022 from 5:30-6:45 pm REGISTER HERE NOW!

Neighborhoods News

Syracuse Police Calls June 10 – 13th 2022

by Urban CNY News
June 15, 2022

Syracuse police Respond to Gunfire on Second North Street – Friday, June 10th, 2022, at around 5:08 P.M., Officers responded to the 600 block of Second North Street for a shooting with injuries call. Upon arrival, Officers located two males who were struck by gunfire. The victims were transported to Upstate Hospital, where they are expected to survive. A dog that was on the scene was also struck by gunfire. The dog was transported to an area animal hospital and is expected to survive. East Division Street Shooting Reported – Friday, June 10th, 2022, at around 5:57 P.M., Officers responded to the 600 block of East Division Street for a shooting with injuries call. Upon arrival, Officers located a male who was struck by gunfire. The victim was transported to Upstate Hospital, where he is listed in critical condition. Genesee Street Shooting with Injuries – Saturday, June 11th, 2022, at around 2:08 A.M., Officers responded to the 1400 block of W. Genesee Street for a shooting with injuries call. Upon arrival, Officers located a 28-year-old male who was shot in the leg. The victim was transported to Upstate Hospital, where he is expected to survive. At around the same time, two victims, a 24-year-old male shot in the butt and leg, and a 21-year-old female shot in the foot, arrived at area hospitals, by private transport, with gunshot wounds stemming from this incident. Radisson Court Shooting with Injuries – Sunday, June 12th, 2022, at around 12:24 A.M., Officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of Radisson Court for a shooting with injuries call. Upon arrival, Officers located a 32-year-old male who was shot in the arm and midsection. The victim was transported to Upstate Hospital, where he is expected to survive. Stabbing Reported on W. Beard Ave. – Monday, June 13th, 2022, at around 7:44 P.M., Officers responded to the 400 block of W. Beard Avenue for a stabbing call. Upon arrival, Officers located a 25-year-old male who was stabbed in the back. The victim was transported to Upstate Hospital, where he is expected to survive. Tipp Hill Area Byrne Dairy Robbed – Monday, June 13th, 2022, at around 4:30 A.M., Officers responded to Byrne Dairy, located at 1800 W. Fayette Street, for a robbery call. The investigation revealed that four suspects entered the store while also displaying a handgun and knife. The suspects obtained cash proceeds and fled the scene. Investigations into the aforementioned are active and ongoing; anyone with information is asked to call the Syracuse Police Department at (315) 442-5222. Information provided by the Syracuse Police Department

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City Parks Announces Engagement Opportunities for Community Feedback on Three Upcoming Playground Replacement Projects

by Urban CNY News
June 15, 2022

Syracuse, N.Y. – The Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs announced community engagement this summer for the playgrounds at Cannon Street Community Center, Upper Onondaga Park, and Spirit of Jubilee Park. The goal of the engagements is to gain a better understanding of the community’s wants and needs to assist the Parks planning team with potential design decisions. The objective for each project is to deliver an on-trend playground that is functional, safe, inclusive, and enhances recreation and the play experience in each neighborhood. “We know that involving our residents is the key to delivering successful improvements in our parks and facilities,” said Parks Commissioner Julie LaFave. “Understanding that community engagement is not a one size fits all approach, the Parks planning team is using a variety of strategies to connect with community members including, but not limited to attending public meetings, tabling informal events, administering online/in-person surveys, and scheduling meet and greets in the parks with the hope of reaching as many people as possible.” Cannon Street Playground, 529 Cannon Street, Syracuse, NY, 13205 Phase I of this project includes the replacement of the existing aging swing set. A fall 2022 installation is anticipated. Phase II of this project includes the addition of play structures to compliment the swing set. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding of $100,000 will cover both phases at this location. The team will be onsite at the following days and times looking for feedback for Phase II of the playground project: Thursday, June 9, 4:00–6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 1:00–3:00 p.m. A team member will also be attending the Southside TNT Meeting on June 6 at 6:00 p.m. An online survey can be found at bit.ly/CannonStreetPlaygroundSurvey and will close on Thursday, July 11. Questions can be directed to Brian Messe at bmesse@syrgov.net or (315) 473-4330 Spirit of Jubilee Playground, 201 South Avenue, Syracuse, NY, 13204 This project will include the replacement and enhancement of existing play structures. Through previously approved capital funding, the department has allocated $150,000 to the project. The Parks team will be onsite at the following event: Sunday, August 21, 4:00–6:00 p.m. at Showcase Sunday A Parks team member will also be attending the Southside TNT Meeting on September 12 at 6:00 p.m. An online survey will be available beginning Aug. 21. Questions can be directed to Alexa Gellar at ageller@syrgov.net or (315) 473-4330 Upper Onondaga Park Playground, 531 Roberts Avenue, Syracuse, NY, 13027 This project will include the replacement of the existing aging play structures after a series of community input and engagement sessions. This project is made possible with grant funding secured by Assemblyman William Magnarelli totaling $150,000. The Parks team will be onsite at the following: Tuesday, July 26, 6:00–8:00 p.m. at POPS in the Park Friday, Aug. 12, 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Movies in the Park Wednesday, Aug. 17, 3:00–5:00 p.m. at the playground A team member will also be attending the Southside TNT Meeting on Aug. 1, at 6:00 p.m. An online survey will be available beginning July 26. Questions can be directed to Josh Wilcox at jwilcox@syrgov.net or (315) 473-4330 Northside Public Engagement Also, public engagement for the Northside Parks improvements began May 5. The feedback compiled during the Northside engagement process will be used to determine Park priorities and guide the investment of the $300,000 ARPA funds allocated for the Northside Parks. Parks and Recreation has two more Meet & Greets as well as two open houses to present the results of all Northside Parks engagement. Thursday Meet & Greet, June 16, 4:00–6:00 p.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery, 900 Lodi Street Saturday Meet & Greet, June 18, 4:00–6:00 p.m. at Highland Playlot, 401 Highland Street Thursday Open House, July 7 5:00–7:30 p.m. at White Branch Library Thursday Open House, July 28 5:00–7:30 p.m. at White Branch Library There is an online survey on the Northside Parks at bit.ly/northsideparkssurvey. It will be open until June 20. Questions can be directed to Alexa Gellar at ageller@syrgov.net or 315-473-4330 Additional engagement opportunities may be added for each project. Follow us on Facebook (@SyracuseParksRec) or check Syracuse.recdesk.com for updates.

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Traffic Advisory for Juneteenth Festival & Polish Festival

by Urban CNY News
June 15, 2022

The Juneteenth Festival will be taking place in and around City Hall on Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18 In order to set up, present and breakdown the event, the following street closings will take place: 7 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, the 300 block of East Washington Street, from Market Street to South State Street, will be closed through Sunday morning, June 19 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, the 200 block of East Washington Street, east of the KeyBank drive-through to State Street, will be closed through Sunday morning, June 19 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, Montgomery Street, from East Washington Street to East Fayette Street, will be closed through Sunday morning, June 19 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, Montgomery Street, from East Water Street to East Washington Street, will be closed through Sunday morning, June 19 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, Market Street, from East Washington to East Water Street, will be closed through Sunday morning, June 19 East Fayette Street will be available for eastbound and westbound traffic. The Key Bank Parking Lot located at the corner of E. Fayette Street and Montgomery Street will have access to its lot from Fayette Street. Learn more about the Syracuse Juneteenth Festival at http://syracusejuneteenth.org The Polish Scholarship Fund will celebrate its annual Polish Festival in Clinton Square on Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19. In order to set up, present and break down for the Polish Festival, the following streets will be closed according to the timeline listed: West Water Street, between Salina and Clinton Streets – 6:30 a.m. on Friday, June 17, through early Monday morning, June 20. Erie Boulevard West, between Clinton and Franklin Streets – 6:30 a.m. on Friday, June 17 through early Monday morning, June 20. There will be no parking allowed on this block starting at 6 a.m. Friday, June 17. Clinton Street, between West Genesee Street and West Washington Street – 6:30 a.m. on Friday, June 17 through early Monday morning, June 20. The 200 block of West Water Street will be made two-way from 6:30 a.m. on Friday, June 17 through early Monday morning, June 20. There will be no parking allowed on the northside curb line starting at 6 a.m. Friday, June 17. All streets will reopen on the morning of Monday, June 20. Learn more about the Syracuse Polish Fest at www.polishscholarship.org

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