Archive for May, 2013

Waste Not

Friday, May 31st, 2013
Wheat Paste Mural (Art Rage Gallery)

Wheat Paste Mural (Art Rage Gallery) by Tonja Torgerson

This public art piece, located on the Hawley-Green neighborhood, is an homage to all things temporary. Torgerson’s work has also been displayed in NYC and Minneapolis.  She said the wheat paste works last from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the weather. Locally we’ve seen Torgersons’s pieces in Little Italy and Midtown.

Final Call

Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Syracuse Fire Department's Engine No. 7 Comes to the End of the Road

Syracuse Fire Department’s Engine No. 7 comes to the End of the Road. This morning the crew cleaned out the remaining equipment and headed to other squads within the city. Engine Company No. 7 was our neighborhood (Midtown) station, and the service and professionalism will be missed.

Throwback Thursday: Capoeira

Thursday, May 30th, 2013
MacPherson Sister's

Capoeira by the MacPherson Sisters: War & Feminism Conference

Microburst

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013
East side post Spring storm

East side:  post Spring storm

Here are a few photos taken following this afternoon’s storm (near the office).

East side post Spring storm

East side: post Spring storm

Memorial Monday

Monday, May 27th, 2013
Amanda Marzullo sings after the Eastwood Memorial Day Parade

Amanda Marzullo sings at a ceremony following the Eastwood Memorial Day Parade.

Here are some of the photographs from the Eastwood Memorial Day Parade Ceremony.

Mike Atkins, chief of staff for Assemblymember Sam Roberts

Mike Atkins, chief of staff for Assemblymember Sam Roberts

The keynote address was given by George W. Fowler High School Navy Junior ROTC program's Instructor Chief Gene Shoeck.

The keynote address was given by Chief Gene Shoeck, instructor for George W. Fowler High School Navy Junior ROTC Program.

Saluting to the sound of Taps

Saluting to the sound of Taps

Perspective is Everything

Friday, May 24th, 2013
Huma Abedin visited Central New York when she was a staffer for Hillary Clinton

Huma Abedin visited the New York State Fair when she worked for Hillary Clinton.

Today’s New York Times ran an article about the power and increased presence of former Rep. Anthony Weiner’s wife Huma Abedin. Weiner is running for Mayor of New York.

Syracuse Architectural Digest: Invisible City

Friday, May 24th, 2013
Parkview Hotel
Alley: Parkview Hotel

Throwback Thursday: Make My Funk the P-Funk

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Uncle Jams, Sir Nose, Mr. P. Funk, the Atomic Dogg: George Clinton is a man of many facets, each one funkier than the next.

Uncle Jams, Sir Nose, Mr. P-Funk, the Atomic Dog: George Clinton is a man of many facets, each one funkier than the next. He’s pictured here from a previous concert in the Carrier Dome.

Let the countdown begin…3 months until George Clinton returns to Syracuse for the New York State Fair.

Choose Your Own Adventure

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Marilyn Higgins, VP of Community Engagement and Economic Development for Syracuse University

Marilyn Higgins, VP of Community Engagement and Economic Development for Syracuse University

Marilyn Higgins, along with Linda Dickerson Hartsock and Maarten Jacobs, spoke last week about how the University has used innovative design, neighborhood dialogue and unlikely coalitions (creative placemaking) to promote a climate of innovation in Syracuse. The event was held in the City Hall Commons Atrium.  Higgins discussed how the new narratives of the Near Westside Initiative and Connective Corridor have ignited confidence in how the city views itself.

Sowing Seeds

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
“To change a community, you have to change the soil.” – Ron Finley

I’d like to thank the students I had the chance to meet and work with at Westside Academy at Blodgett this year. We took a journey and learned from each other. After the first day I thought a lot about the Tony Danza Book,  I’d Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had.

We did photo walks, technical research, contests and model shoots, and their skill levels continued to rise to the challenge. But soon I noticed that the children were teaching me as much about creativity and expression as I taught them about photography. Visiting the Westside neighborhood daily was an eye-opening experience. The assignment helped me become a better photographer and a better person.

Also, a special shout-out to Ms. Darby (the program director), Mr. Hicks (the principal), and Syracuse City School District alum Adrian Sicam (the multi-talented artist who allowed SIF to use his music for this piece).