August 5, 2022 – Urban CNY

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Culture Fest Coming to Downtown Syracuse August 12, 2022

by Urban CNY News
August 5, 2022

On Friday August 12, 2022 from 5pm to 10pm Cuse Culture Legacy Foundation and The Creators Lounge will be hosting a celebration for urban professionals, creatives, and community members at Perseverance Park – 205 South Salina Street in front of Chase Bank, in the heart of Downtown Syracuse. What is The Culture Reunion? An opportunity for self-proclaimed culture builders, urban professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives and community members to unite and start anew, an evening to wind down and BE. To speak through music, communicate through cuisine and boldy represent through fashion, poetry and dance. An after-work mixer/street festival one night only opportunity to network, connect and decompress from the week. Live Entertainment THE FRANK WHITE EXPERIENCE, is the genre leader in live Hip-Hop tribute bands. The 1st of its kind, THE FRANK WHITE EXPERIENCE not only covers the music of BIGGIE, but takes their listeners on a journey back through the beloved soundscape of 1990’s Hip-Hop. KIERRAH is a pop R&B singer songwriter from Syracuse, NY and currently resides in Prince Edward Island, Canada. She most recently starred in a series on Bell TV1 called, Secret Song alongside other beloved island musicians and was nominated by MusicPEI for Best R&B Recording of theYear for her single, “Dedication”. –www.FrankWhiteExp.com Foodies Mouthwatering food provided by Elbita Cocina, a Syracuse based food truck that specializes in Puerto Rican and homemade cuisine, in addition to Cory’s Cookup a Utica-based food truck specializing in grilled Mediterranean kabobs and fresh fried fish. Shop Local Cocoas Candles, a luxurious home fragrance brand. All candles and fragrances are natural ingredients to foster a sense of remedy and relaxation to purify any distress in the comfort of your home. Black Citizens Brigade (BCB) is a curated vintage shop with clothing from the 1960’s to 80’s. Event Sponsored by: National Grid, Pathfinder Bank, Gifford Foundation, Visit Syracuse and 7even Streams, LLC

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Voices: Statement of the Traditional Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ’ (Cayuga) Council of Chiefs and Clan Mothers Regarding the Halftown Council’s Destruction of the Homes of Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ’ Citizens

by Urban CNY News
August 5, 2022

Non-Native “Cayuga Nation Police” targeting Farm House and other properties. Statement of the Traditional Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ’ (Cayuga) Council of Chiefs and Clan Mothers On the evening of Wednesday August 3, after the demolition of another Cayuga-held property nearby, at least 20 armed members of the non-Native “Cayuga Nation Police” targeted a farmhouse at the direction of Clint Halftown and the Halftown Council. This house was the home of Wanda John, a Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ’ (Cayuga) elder. The armed mercenaries entered without a warrant and hauled Ms. John out of her home so violently that they injured her. Once outside, the mercenaries threw her to the ground, stepped on her head, and then zip-tied her wrists together and placed her in a vehicle. The mercenaries forced Ms. John to watch their destruction of her home: a Halftown Enterprises pay loader demolished all 4 corners of the house, destroying its structure and rendering it uninhabitable. They also destroyed a barn on the property used by the traditional Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ’ community and citizens to gather for their ceremonies, and a garden shed. Ms. John’s injuries required emergency medical attention. Contemporaneous with the demolition of Ms. John’s home, Halftown’s mercenaries attacked another Indigenous woman with “bear spray,” an extremely potent capsaicin-based weapon. When she arrived at the emergency room, the medical staff did not have knowledge of effective treatment for capsaicin-related injuries, which prolonged her needless suffering. The Halftown Council immediately issued a news release, rife with falsehoods, to put their own spin on these awful actions. For example, Halftown’s press release claims that the Varick house was unoccupied, “dilapidated,” and “an eyesore and an unsafe uninhabitable property”. In fact, the Halftown Council has known for years that Ms. John and several other Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ’ citizens were living at the Varick house, that traditional ceremonies were held on the property, and that the house was in good condition- even the Seneca County attorney, who was on-site during these events, stated that the house “was in good condition” before the Halftown Council directed its destruction. Halftown’s news release also notes that they “ensur[ed] that the residence was unoccupied” prior to its destruction. This manipulative phrasing avoids the truth: that they violently removed the elder resident before destroying her home. In reality, the Halftown Council cared so little about safety and security that they did not even disconnect the electricity or propane lines to the Varick house prior to its haphazard destruction. This placed all present at risk and required county officials to handle these additional safety violations. Unfortunately, these events are just the latest in ongoing violent demolitions targeting the traditional community and its citizens, all of which were undertaken at the behest of Clint Halftown and the Halftown Council. In 2016, the United States’ Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) improperly appointed Mr. Halftown as the “federal representative” of the Cayuga Nation, overthrowing the centuries-old traditional governance system of Chiefs and Clan Mothers. The Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ’ Chiefs have informed the BIA numerous times over the past decade-plus that Clint Halftown and the Halftown Council have been properly removed from any and all leadership positions (pursuant to their centuries-old dispute resolution mechanisms), including during the time prior to Mr. Halftown’s recognition as the federal representative. The chiefs have repeatedly and publicly stated that Mr. Halftown and the Halftown Council have no authority to communicate or interact with the United States on behalf of the Cayuga Nation. Nevertheless, the BIA continues to stand idle while these attacks on Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ’ people persist. The traditional Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ’ community and citizens in Seneca County are extremely concerned that these demolitions are just the beginning of yet another campaign of destruction ordered by Clint Halftown, and that their homes and families are likely to be targeted and attacked next. Hilary-Anne Coppola Community Organizer Law Office of Joe Heath, Onondaga Nation Legal Counsel Joe Heath- general legal counsel to the Gayogo̱hónǫʼ (Traditional Cayuga) Chiefs and Clan Mothers, and Michael Sliger- legal representative for the traditional community in Seneca Falls

Neighborhoods Northside (north) Syracuse - North

Partial building collapse displaces residents on Northside

by Urban CNY News
August 5, 2022

Syracuse, N.Y. – On August 2, 2022, at 10:33 a.m., Syracuse firefighters were alerted by the 911-Center to a possible building collapse at 413 Pond Street. Fire companies from Station 2 (Lodi St.) arrived in just over two minutes to find significant structural issues affecting a 3-story brick apartment building (413 Pond St.) attached to a 2-story wood-framed structure (1205 Park St.). Sections of wall collapsed onto an adjacent exposure, a 1-story wood-framed residence (409 Pond St.). The collapse building has an unoccupied commercial space, formerly ‘Ndella’s,’ on the first floor. Firefighters immediately evacuated occupants of the structures and set up collapse zones to protect the public from the possibility of falling debris or total collapse. They found there to be structural compromise of the brick wall of the apartment building adjacent to the wood-framed residence at 409 Pond St., as well as sections of brick that fell onto the that house. A load-bearing shared wall between the collapse building and 1405 Park St. is also unsound. A structure at 407 Pond St. is within the collapse zone and the occupant had to be evacuated. National Grid secured utilities to the buildings to ensure no uncontrolled release of natural gas or electrical hazard if the buildings collapse or shift. Firefighters from the Rescue Company and Truck 2 worked to secure access to the building by removing fire escape stairs. The Rescue Company is trained in collapse rescue, performing structural size-up, emergency shoring, lifting, cribbing, void search and victim extrication. Building collapse is a high-risk, low-frequency alarm; firefighters assigned to the Rescue Company continuously train for these types of events. There were no injuries. Five occupants in total are displaced: one from 407 Pond St., two from 409 Pond St., and two from 413 Pond St. The American Red Cross is working with them to find housing. The Syracuse Fire Department turned the scene over to the City of Syracuse’s Division of Codes Enforcement.

Business News

Welcome to the Salt City Market, Habiba’s Ethiopian Kitchen!

by Urban CNY News
August 5, 2022

Habiba’s Ethiopian Kitchen plans to fill the tenth vendor slot in the Salt City Market, taking over the stall formerly occupied by Pie’s the Limit Bakery. The East African restaurant and caterer will be located between Erma’s Island and the Syracuse Cooperative Market on the southern end of the building. “Habiba’s Ethiopian Kitchen has been a beloved Northside staple for nearly 4 years, so we’re very excited and lucky to have her join the Salt City Market team,” says Adam Sudmann, Market Manager. “Her story and passion totally fit the mission of the market, and we know she’ll bring a wealth of experience and perspective to our current vendors.” “Earlier this year, we conducted focus groups to find out what customers wanted to see next in the Salt City Market, and got a number of requests to see an African food concept,” says CJ Butler, Marketing and Communications Manager. “When we learned a few months later that Pie’s the Limit was moving on and Habiba’s was in need of a new location, it felt like divine timing.” Since opening in 2018, Habiba’s Ethiopian Kitchen has been located at 656 North Salina Street. However, like many small businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic brought on additional challenges; combined with deteriorating building facilities, staying in her flagship location became unsustainable. “I love the Northside, I will always love the Northside because my restaurant got its start there,” says Habiba Boru, owner of Habiba’s Ethiopian Kitchen. “But I’m also really excited to take the next step into a new journey and be a part of something as unique as the Salt City Market.” Habiba’s Ethiopian Kitchen will reopen within the Salt City Market in early September; the North side location will close permanently as she makes the transition. For more information on Habiba’s Ethiopian Kitchen, visit habibaskitchen.com. About Salt City Market: Salt City Market is about food, culture, and people doing what they love. The four-story building, located in the heart of Downtown Syracuse, features a 10-vendor food hall, grocery store, and coffee shop/bar on the first floor; offices on the second floor; and mixed-income housing on the third and fourth floors. The Market is open Monday-Saturday from 11AM-9PM, as well as Sunday from 11AM-5PM. For more information, visit saltcitymarket.com. About Habiba: My name is Habiba Boru, it means the beloved one, and I am an Ethiopian Chef who has found a home and a community in Syracuse. Although, my name means beloved one, life showed me that no matter how foreign or alone I felt, I was surrounded by amazing people who gave me so much love no matter life’s circumstance. Kakuma Refugee Camp At 4 years old, my family left Ethiopia due to war. Me and my siblings were separated and suddenly I became an only child. I learned adult responsibilities at an early age, care-taking for seniors and children in one of the largest refugee camps in Kenya for 10 years. In camp, I watched my mother cook to support our family. She sold meals out of a small hut built out of mud and sticks—she called it Habiba’s Hotel. She inspired me the way young girls are inspired by heroines. Her cooking created joy, laughter, community and opportunities. It was in that camp and through those moments I saw and felt the desire to do the same. Injera and Misir I remember being 7 years old and showing my mother that I could cook alongside her. I absolutely loved cooking injera and misir. The reason being that my parents didn’t have enough money to buy us meat everyday so my mother would make the best lentils in the world. I could eat her lentils for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! She made it with so much love that I’m reminded of her each time I eat lentils hence they’ve become a signature dish. My mother is an angel and even now she is my best friend. No matter the distance, our experiences together have brought us to this day. From Ethiopia to Syracuse and from Habiba’s Hotel to Habiba’s Ethiopian Kitchen, we cook for our families, bringing people together around food, culture and ultimately love.

Brighton (south) Neighborhoods News Syracuse - South

2nd Alarm Fire at Clarendon Heights Apartments; 14 residents displaced

by Urban CNY News
August 5, 2022

Syracuse, N.Y. – On August 4, 2022 at 12:09 p.m., Syracuse firefighters were alerted by the 911 Center to possible fire with multiple 911 callers at 1500 Ivy Ridge Road. While enroute, the operations chief called for a 2nd alarm assignment due to the volume of heavy black smoke visible from E. Brighton Ave. Fire companies from Station 8 (S. Salina St.) arrived in under three minutes to find a three-story, wood-framed building with heavy fire on the top two floors. The roof had failed and partially collapsed by the time companies arrived. There was a similarly sized exposure apartment building, 1502 Ivy Ridge Road, sharing an entire wall with the fire building. Fire had not spread to this exposure building upon arrival and occupants were evacuating. Firefighters from Truck 8 entered the fire building but were ordered to evacuate by the operations chief due to fire conditions and partial building collapse. Teams from the Rescue Co. searched the exposure building for victims and assisted an occupant by retrieving her pets from her apartment. Firefighters used handlines, multiple portable and aerial-mounted master-streams to extinguish fire and prevent spread to the attached exposure building. The additional 2nd alarm companies were tasked with ensuring a steady supply of water, using thousands of feet of supply hose. A single master-stream device can flow up to 1,250 gallons per minute; that’s equivalent to filling an average-sized bathtub in two seconds. After the bulk of fire was extinguished, Rescue Co. firefighters entered the fire building to search for victims on the 1st and 2nd floors; there were none. Fire spread to the adjacent apartment building was stopped effectively by firefighters. Crews remained on scene for extensive overhaul and extinguishing pockets of fire. There were no injuries to firefighters or occupants. The fire is under investigation by the Syracuse Fire Investigation Bureau. Syracuse was under a heat advisory today putting additional strain on our firefighters. In total, 65 firefighters, including chiefs and support staff, were on scene of the fire today. SFD’s EMS Division and American Medical Response (AMR) ambulance set up a rehabilitation area and 53 firefighters were assisted in checking vital signs, hydration, and cooling so they could keep working at the scene effectively. We thank our partners at the 911 Center, National Grid, Syracuse Police, AMR and the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross is working with 14 residents that were displaced and secured access to a nearby recreation center to help those residents shelter from the heat.

Meadowbrook (east) Neighborhoods News

Mayor Walsh and Chief Cecile Announce Promotion of Mark Rusin to Deputy Chief of SPD

by Urban CNY News
August 5, 2022

Syracuse, N.Y. – Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and Syracuse Police Chief Joe Cecile announced the promotion of Mark Rusin to Deputy Chief of Police. Rusin, who has been a member of the Syracuse Police Department (SPD) since 2006, most recently served as Detective Sergeant. Rusin is known in the Department and the community for his work on the implementation of the Department’s body-worn camera program, updated department policies and procedures and police reform initiatives. “Mark’s knowledge of law enforcement and his deep concern for the community has earned the respect of his fellow officers and residents and stakeholders with whom he has partnered to implement progressive, 21st-century police practices in Syracuse,” said Mayor Walsh. “From his work on police-community dialogue circles to helping train officers on new policies and procedures to being a liaison to the Citizen’s Review Board, Mark has demonstrated the ability to bring the community and our officers together to make the Syracuse Police Department the very best it can be.” “Sgt. Rusin has worked tirelessly to elevate the professionalism of the Syracuse Police Department through best practice training, policies, and procedures. He has also worked tirelessly in the community, working with a multitude of civic organizations on Criminal Justice Reform, Executive Orders, far-reaching and inclusive policies and procedures, as well as overall transparency,” said Chief Cecile. “Because of this breadth of work, he is widely known and respected both within the SPD and in the community.” Rusin will oversee the Department’s Uniform Bureau, replacing former Deputy Chief Derek McGork who left the Department earlier this month to become Director of Security at Le Moyne College. Working as the Legal Affairs Liaison in the Office of the Chief of Police, Rusin played a lead role in the creation and implementation of the SPD’s updated policies, including its Use of Force Policy in 2019, which is recognized as a model policy in New York State. Rusin has also been instrumental in developing and overseeing Mayor Walsh’s Executive Order No. 1 enacted in 2020, which set forth sixteen pillars of police reform. He also helped draft the Syracuse Police Reform and Reinvention Plan created under a New York State Executive Order and has served on the Mayor’s Police Oversight Reform Committee. Rusin also drafted the SPD’s body-worn camera policy and supervised the rollout of the program to the police force. Rusin served as a Patrol Officer in the Uniform Bureau from 2007 to 2009. He was a Detective in the Criminal Investigations Division from 2009 to 2018, investigating felonies, including multi-jurisdictional cases at the local, state and federal level. Rusin became a Legal Services Liaison in 2018. In addition to the Use of Force Policy, Rusin represented the Department when writing the “Interactions with Transgender Individuals” and was the department liaison to the local LGBTQ+ community. He is part of the SPD team working with the Onondaga County Department of Mental Health to create multi-agency and alternative response police for handling encounters with persons in crisis. Rusin has been a Police Academy and In-service Instructor since 2011. Rusin received the Post Standard Award for Excellence in Criminal Investigation in 2017, the InterFaith Works Leader Award in 2017, the Chiefs of Police Association Award in 2016, the Police Benevolent Association Merit Award in 2016 and the Chief’s Achievement Award for Bravery in the Line-of-Duty in 2012. Rusin has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Geneseo and a Master’s of Science in Criminology Law and Society from the University of California at Irvine.

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