The Wampum Belt is a sacred gift representing trust between nations for thousands of years. The most recent wampum was given to SUNY ESF for its commitment to environmental conservation in Central New York.
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Congress member John Mannion (D-NY) is sponsoring the Next Mission Act aimed at increasing job training for veterans and spouses. The grant program is patterned after successful local veterans' programs.
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The Syracuse Orchestra named 33-year-old Austin Chanu as Artistic Director. He envisions more community connections and playing a role as an arts community leader.
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A Central New York indigenous craftsman is among the rare artisans reclaiming ancient traditions through the carving of traditional lacrosse sticks.
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The final tally of mail-in and affidavit ballots was completed Tuesday, giving Maurice Brown a primary victory over Bill Magnarelli for the 129th assembly district's democratic nomination.
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Gas prices took a dip once again this past week as ongoing talks with Iran help ease oil costs as Independence Day travel looms.
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Syracuse Cultural Workers published the poster which represents 19 critical social movements over the past 250 years.
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Spread by parasitic worms that can infect via a splash of water, schistosomiasis causes debilitating symptoms. It hits kids hard. A board game teaches how to prevent it.
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The shake-up is believed to be an effort to ensure the military's loyalty to the Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping.
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As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from "uncertain" and "concerned" to "excited" and "cautiously optimistic."
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Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn't seem to matter. The African team's debut on this stage was unforgettable.
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Khamenei, who ruled Iran for more than three decades, was killed in an airstrike on Feb. 28 at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.