By Emma Vallelunga Photos by Alice G. Patterson Sometimes the right opportunities come to you at just the right time. For Joanna Jewett, professional vocalist and the new executive director of Music For the Mission, the opportunity to advocate...
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Meeting the moment: J. Ryan McMahon II leads Onondaga County through its darkest days
By David Tyler Photos by Alice G. Patterson In late January, at the height of the second wave of the pandemic, Onondaga County Executive J. Ryan McMahon II was home on a Saturday feeling deflated. He had just received a...
Jessica Nicholas: Finding the Strength to Change
From struggling with an eating disorder to living a life of fitness and nutrition By Emma Vallelunga Every woman has strength inside of her. How far she is willing to go and what she is willing to change or...
Leading the Way: Pam Brunet brings enthusiasm and experience to Leadership Greater Syracuse
By Emma Vallelunga SYRACUSE - Pam Brunet has put her heart and soul into Central New York. The executive director of Leadership Greater Syracuse has connected thousands of people to their passion through years of hard work, advocacy and...
Annie Taylor: A Hero at Home
Appreciating others helps Annie Taylor and her family juggle the stresses of the pandemic By Emma Vallelunga Photos by Alice G. Patterson When it feels like you have a million problems to solve and a thousand responsibilities to...