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Syracuse Speaks- Central New York Community Uprooted By COVID-19

Life for Central New Yorkers in the age of COVID-19 has forced many members of the community, local businesses and nonprofits to readjust their priorities and lifestyles.

We talked with a number of people in the Syracuse community to understand the range of effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Central New York.

Our guests include:

  • Central New York Community Foundation's Robyn Smith discussing changing census efforts
  • Le Moyne Professor Dr. Shawn Ward discussing our behaviour during a health crisis
  • Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion Fellows Emmy Helander and Claire Pendergrast talking about health and social effects on older adults
  • Westcott Mutual Aid's David Knapp with Co-Owner of Beer Belly Deil and Pub Lauren Monforte discussing the Community Plates Projectto distribute food to those in need

Have an idea for Syracuse Speaks? Contact Producer Kevin Kloss at kfkloss@syr.edu.

Katie Zilcosky is WAER’s All Things Considered host and features reporter. She also co-hosts WAER’s public affairs show Syracuse Speaks. As a reporter, she focuses on technology, economy, and identity.