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CNY RISE Center and Turkey Presentation at Parkrose Estates Senior Living Volunteers from CNY RISE Center were at Parkrose Estates Senior Living on Monday, October 22, 2018 to present CNY RISE Center, its activities, and Turkey. It was an enjoyable night for residences who got some information about our center and Turkey. Some residence refreshed

Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic 2017 CNY RISE Center, Zen Center of Syracuse, and Unity Church of Syracuse organized the First Annual Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic to promote harmony and peace among different communities. Hundreds of neighbors came together to meet on another and enjoy the delicious diverse meals prepared by the volunteers. Several local businesses

Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic 2018 CNY RISE Center, Zen Center of Syracuse, and Unity Church of Syracuse organized the Second Annual Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic to promote harmony and peace among different communities. CNY RISE Center opened its doors formally during this event after leaders from CNY RISE Center, Zen Center of Syracuse, Bethany Center,

Friendship Dinner 2017: Ending Childhood Lead Poisoning in Syracuse CNY RISE Center hosts event to raise awareness The 12th annual CNY RISE Friendship dinner took place Jan. 24 to bring awareness to lead poisoning. The dinner hosted a number of speakers who spoke about the negative impacts of lead poisoning and how the community can

Westcott Street Cultural Fair 2017 CNY RISE Center volunteers participated in Westcott Street Cultural Fair 2017 on September 17, 2017. Kids wore some traditional clothing. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful sunny day. The Westcott Street Cultural Fair is an annual celebration of the diversity and uniqueness of the Westcott neighborhood through its culture, arts, food, organizations

Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic 2019 Onondaga Town Historian Mary Nowyj joined us for a coffee night to talk to about the rich history of Seneca Turnpike and the early years of the city of Syracuse. Neighbors around the city enjoyed the rich conversation about the history of our town including the Independence War, Split Rock

Turkey Presentation at Manlius Library CNY RISE Center volunteers were at the Manlius Library to present Turkey to the community on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Visitors checked out some artifacts from Turkish culture and also tasted some Turkish food like baklava, stuffed grape leaves, and Turkish Delight.