By Frieda Weeks Search the word “survivor” in a dictionary and the top definitions are fairly black and white. Simply put, a survivor is described as someone who remains alive after coming close to death. Keep reading and you’ll find...
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Inspire: Mary Pat Speno – Dance school director reflects on 40 years of teaching
By Alyssa Dearborn After 40 years of owning the Syracuse School of Dance and acting as the artistic director of the Syracuse Contemporary Dance Company, Mary Pat Speno is retiring. Over the years, the school has expanded the different dance...
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Guest Commentary – Dear Cancer…
By Amber Smith Dear Cancer, I decided to write you a letter. It seems strange to sit down and write a letter to something that can take on many different forms, however, I’m going to try. You and I have...
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Guest commentary: Thinking about starting or scaling a small business? You don’t need to do it alone!
By Meghan C. Florkowski At the WISE Women’s Business Center (WBC), we’re often asked about why we do the work we do. We love this question! The short answer is that our center is wholly dedicated to helping Central New...
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Guest Commentary: This year, ‘Be the Beat’
By Kristy Smorol February is one of my favorite months of the year. It’s American Heart Month! As a marketing and communications director for the American Heart Association, I spend my February days wearing red, talking about heart health, and...
