Wanted: Volunteers for OCL’s 2014 study committee “Understanding the Employment Skills Gap in CNY.” Responsibilities: Help to explore a critical community issue and develop thoughtful solutions. Qualifications: Must be civic-minded, open to new ideas, interested in improving quality of life in CNY. Email: ocl@syr.edu or call (315) 443-4846 for more information.
The League of Women Voters of Greater Syracuse and OCL present a panel discussion with attorney Diane Chappell-Daly, SU professor Kristi Andersen, and attorney Divya Hoffmann, on Tuesday, February 11th. Refreshments – 5:15 PM; Program – 5:30 –7:00 PM in the Dewitt Community Library, Friends Room, Shoppingtown, Dewitt. The event is free and open to... Read more »
OCL is preparing to launch its 2014 study on the employment skills gap: what it is, why it exists, what is being done about it – questions of critical importance to the community’s economic health and quality of life. The study will build on the many separate efforts and discussions taking place in the community... Read more »
The NYS Department of Transportation is inviting comments on the I-81 Viaduct project. The project has transitioned from the I-81 Corridor Planning Study to the I-81 Opportunities environmental review process. This is our opportunity to provide comments and ideas that will help shape the project. Submit a formal comment on the scope of the EIS... Read more »
The Onondaga Citizens League (OCL) applauds Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposal in the 2014 State of the State message to make full-day pre-Kindergarten universal in New York. Under Governor Cuomo’s leadership, last year New York State launched a pilot program to provide full-day pre-K to children in some of the highest-needs communities. OCL fully agrees with the... Read more »
