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Joseph Bryant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Larry Corso Larry Corso is a proud veteran who resides in the City with his wife and enjoys spending time with his family, all of whom live either in Syracuse or the surrounding area. Larry is also a retired Teamster Local #317, and works part-time supervising security for Clinton Plaza, Townsend Towers and Harrison House. Larry is a member of the Past Times Athletic Club, the Polish Home and various veteran organizations. He has spent sixty years in the Maciejowa area of the City, and believes Syracuse is a vibrant, exciting and promising city. |
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Rick Destito Rick Destito is the owner of the Gear Factory which is located at the corner of South Geddes and West Fayette and serves as a work space for local artists and musicians. Rick is also a facilitator for Westside TNT, a member of the Syracuse Public Art Commission and 40 Below. Rick is also extensively involved in the Near West Side Initiative (NWSI), including a role on its Marketing Committee and its Business Association. Rick was also the first individual to purchase a “dollar-house” on Otisco Street through the NWSI and Home Headquarters. |
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Barbara Kowal Barbara Kowal is a lifetime resident of the Westside of Syracuse, a proud 54-year resident of the Maciejowa neighborhood and has been involved in Lakefront TNT since its inception. Barbara now spends seven days a week volunteering at Sacred Heart Basilica, the Syracuse Polish Community Home, attending TNT meetings in two sectors, and the Westside Ecumenical Community meetings. She believes everyone should live in Syracuse! |
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Barbara Krause Barbara Krause is a native Northsider, a Northside TNT Facilitator, and Chair of the Court-Woodlawn TNT Task Force. Through many real estate shows, garden projects, community initiatives, tree lighting, Home Headquarters’ programs and ‘walks-down-the-block’ with city officials, she continues her work promoting the Northside. Barbara is very proud of the diversity of the Northside and the home it makes for “Generations of Many Nations.” |
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John Lacey John Lacey lives in Syracuse's Strathmore neighborhood and is active in the Greater Strathmore Neighborhood Association. Having moved back to the area five years ago, he loves the City and everything it has to offer. John works for Eric Mower and Associates. |
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Julius Lawrence | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Harry Lewis Harry Lewis has lived in his home on Lancaster Avenue for 50 years and is an active resident in the University neighborhood. Harry is a former president of the South East University Neighborhood Association, and is now the organization’s Treasurer. Harry was also named Onondaga County’s Senior of the Year in 2008. |
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Janice McKenna Janice is the president of the Tipperary Hill Neighborhood Association, an area where she lives and operates a business. Tipperary Hill is living proof that neighbors can make a difference in their neighborhoods. She believes Tipperary Hill has undergone tremendous change, thanks to the hard-working, committed neighbors and a city willing to support their efforts. |
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Agnes McCray Agnes McCray was born in the Caribbean, but has lived in Syracuse for over 30 years where she has raised her family of three sons. Agnes’ community involvement includes the Disabled in Action of Greater Syracuse Incorporated, and serves on the board of ARISE, including ARISE’s Consumer Council. She also serves on the board of Aurora and Enable’s Advocacy Committee. In her free time, Agnes enjoys shopping, concerts and spending time with family, children and friends. |
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Glenn Murdock Glenn Murdock is a TNT Valley facilitator, TNT Public Safety Committee Chairman, and a nine-year board member on the Onondaga County Traffic Safety Advisory Board. Glenn’s hobbies include community volunteer work. He also takes pleasure in finding ways to make our City and neighborhood a safer and better place to live. |
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Rita Paniagua Rita Paniagua was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and has been a resident in Syracuse since June of 2003. Her 21 years background in Business Administration, Marketing and Media Relations has been instrumental to her success in Syracuse. Since her arrival, she has been committed to working with the Latino community in Syracuse through the Spanish Action League becoming the Executive Director in 2007. Rita also brings with her experience in the field of performing arts. |
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Reverend Neal Quartier Rev. Quartier was born in Syracuse on the Northside and has lived downtown at the Cathedral since 1981. Rev. Quartier has lived in cities such as Rochester, NY, Rome, Italy, and Hartford, CT, but was drawn back to Syracuse. He is the rector of the Roman Catholic Cathedral, President of the Cathedral Square non-profit Development Corporation, and a member of the Cathedral Square Neighborhood Association. He believes the city has all one needs – great architecture, art, theater and people. |
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Gerry Scott Gerry Scott serves as a facilitator for the Northside Planning Council of TNT, is a member of the Friends of the Butternut Community Police Center, and is active in the Court-Woodlawn Task Force of TNT. |
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Daniel Stazzone Daniel Stazzone is the elected representative from the Eastwood TNT area. Daniel is actively engaged in various community organizations, including the Sunnycrest Park Association where he acts as Board Secretary, and as a Board Member of the Preservation Association of CNY. Daniel is excited and fully committed to strengthening the dialogue between the Mayor’s Office and the Eastwood community. |
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Jai Subedi Jai Subedi is a case manager at the Interfaith Works Center for New Americans. He is proud to be part of the Citizens Cabinet for the City of Syracuse. He puts all of his efforts and time to beautify the City and works with many of Syracuse’s diverse populations. |
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Caroline West Caroline West has lived almost her entire life in Central New York, and has been a long-time believer in community involvement. As a demonstration of that value, Caroline is involved in Valley TNT, and participates in several neighborhood events every year. She loves living in Syracuse because it is a place of history with a good future. Caroline also believes that Syracuse has the greatest people – and the craziest weather! |
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Peter White Peter White has lived on the Eastside for 40 years and is the former Executive Director of Syracuse Model Neighborhood as well as the retired Executive Director of Christopher Community, Inc. Peter earned his bachelor’s degree at Providence College, and holds a Master’s in Public Administration from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University. Peter has continued to reside in Syracuse because of the opportunities afforded to those of us in the City and the CNY Region. |
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Aaron Wood Aaron Wood is the President of the Eastwood Neighborhood Association, a role in which he advocates for the charm and history found in the neighborhood. Aaron is the Senior Vice President with UBS Financial Services, located in downtown Syracuse. Aaron, his wife Jennifer and their two daughters enjoy the variety of events happening in the Eastwood neighborhood. |
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