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Ruth Colvin, who taught the world to read, is dead at 107
Ruth Colvin, who started Literacy Volunteers of America in her Syracuse home, died Sunday.
1 million families getting extra food money this summer. Find out if you qualify
New York has expanded its food stamp program to offer extra summer help for some families.
Mary Nelson needs ‘itty-bitty’ backpacks for Syracuse’s smallest students at her annual giveaway
Mary Nelson's annual backpack and school supply giveaway will serve at least 3,500 kids this year. She still needs supplies.
Family of 2 star Syracuse students is trapped in a college aid horror. When will the government fix it?
Two of the top Corcoran High School graduates should be getting a free ride to college, but the government has left their family on the hook for all of it.
On one chaotic block, the heartless prey on the homeless. A shelter finally has had enough (video)
The street in front of Syracuse's biggest homeless shelter is overwhelmed by drug use, fights and drug sales.
Woman arrested for leaving dog in Syracuse park with a note: ‘I’m a good boy ... Please help me!’
A Syracuse woman was charged with animal cruelty after dumping her elderly dog in a park with a note, pleading for help.
150 rabbits need somebunny to love them as Central NY shelter closes
Annie-Laurie Hunter cared for hundreds of homeless rabbits, giving them love and adventures.
Syracuse families dump dogs in record numbers, filling shelters: ‘Full house. Nothing we can do’
The city is in the middle of a stray dog crisis unlike anything animal welfare workers have ever seen.
Onondaga County’s new $12.5 million anti-poverty push: Here’s where it would be spent
The county is asking the state to sign off on its plan to spend to ease poverty among Syracuse families.
Father of boy who died mysteriously has a violent past. Did Rykelan fall down the stairs?
Rykelan Brown's father, Joshua Emmons, was convicted of beating a little boy in 2019.
Syracuse Rescue Mission puts out a plea for bottled water; shuts donation centers early
The Rescue Mission is asking for people to drop off bottled water so they can hand it out to the hundreds of homeless who come to eat at shelter.
1 more red flag dismissed in Neffy’s death: Mom also vowed to kill son. ‘I’ma beat the life outta him’
Latasha Mott, charged with killing her daughter, had no fear of child protective workers. "They’re not taking anyone from me," she said in recording.
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