Utica’s Burmese hold protest against Military Coup in Myanmar
Today at 2:30pm outside of Munson Williams museum, a crowd of about 50 Burmese immigrants rallied to show solidarity with their country Myanmar (formally called Burma) which has been overtaken in a military coup....
When they come for one of us: Central New York rallies for the Transgender...
Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates transgender people and their contributions to society while raising awareness of the prejudice and discrimination many in the community still face. In Central New York, the day was observed...
Racial Inequality
By Kristina Andreotta
Inequality didn’t happen by chance. Since the beginning of our country, two ideas--racism and free-market capitalism--have worked together to shape how our society works. Racism and capitalism are such a large part...
Governor Cuomo Announces Bail Reform
"New York has long stood as a prominent symbol of justice for this nation and we saw this on display once again yesterday when State Supreme Court Justice Maria Rosa issued a groundbreaking ruling...
The Patriarchy and Misogyny
Written By Cassandra Harris- Lockwood
The Patriarchy and Misogyny
'Feminism' is Merriam-Webster's word of the year, and rightly so. Not that we coined the phrase in the 60’s but we certainly activated it and fought for...
Bosnian Americans Fear Return of Violence in the Balkans
As much as people want historical conflicts to simply die off in the past and no longer trouble them, the conflicts find a way of lingering on. The motives, biases, and hatreds that spawned...
MVCC to host display of AIDS Memorial Quilt, film and lecture for World AIDS...
Mohawk Valley Community College will host events for World AIDS Day Friday, Dec. 1.
The College will display three sections of the internationally celebrated AIDS Memorial Quilt, the 54-ton, handmade tapestry that stands as a memorial...
Cuomo Makes Juneteenth an Official Holiday for New YorK
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed into law legislation (S.8598/A.10628) designating Juneteenth as an official public holiday in New York State. The new law celebrates Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end to slavery...
Ride for Missing Children rides into GE Ski Club Meeting
Story and Photo By Thomas E. Loughlin Jr.
Participating riders were (left to right) Karen LaScala-New Hartford, Micky Lucas-Whitesboro, Dr. Marc Ritter Sauquoit and Kathy White Clinton.
"Having participated in the Ride for Missing Children for...
Utica Residents Held Vigil for Imperiled Health Care System
Area Residents Call on Rep. Tenney to Fund Health Care, Not Tax Breaks for Wealthy
Utica, NY -- Central New York Citizens in Action held a vigil Thursday night at Oneida Square in Utica to...