Central New York Magazine

Our editor in chief, Amy Bleier Long, was asked to participate in this year's CEO Soak to support the ALS Association. Inspired by the Ice Bucket Challenges most of us remember, Amy and other leaders from around Central New York will be soaked in downtown Syracuse's Clinton Square fountain (while they all wear business attire) on August 15. Advance Media New York (publisher of the magazine, syracuse.com and The Post-Standard) has been a sponsor of the event. If you are interested in helping make ALS a livable disease, you can learn more at Amy's fundraising page: https://lnkd.in/gR8yHJfb

Juneteenth is an important part of American history. We weren’t free until we were all free (though of course that wasn’t the end of the struggle). When Pres. Biden made this day a federal holiday, he said, “Great nations don’t ignore their most painful moments. They don’t ignore those moments of the past. They embrace them. Great nations don’t walk away. We come to terms with the mistakes we made. And in remembering those moments, we begin to heal and grow stronger.” Some ways we can honor this history include supporting (year-round) Black-owned businesses and by being aware of how injustice was and is present in our area and doing our part to address it. https://lnkd.in/e67Ew6JB

Wonderful work, Mary! #caughtdoinggood

Before we dive into what’s in the pages of our latest issue, we want to linger on the cover. This gorgeous shot was taken by N. Scott Trimble, an award-winning photojournalist who works for Syracuse.com and the Post-Standard. He also has a background in magazines, particularly when he was based in Seattle. We’re so thrilled with how this cover came out and it’s thanks to Scott’s image. Special thanks also goes to Susan Santola, our art director, for her fabulous design work on each cover.

We’re proud to sponsor and be a part of this important annual event!

It's not too late to sign up for Monday's event! More info here: https://lnkd.in/eUNkEvsx Still on the fence? We are giving away a ticket on our Instagram (@cnymagazine) to a Central New York woman interested in joining us on Monday evening to meet business leaders from a range of industries and other likeminded women, pick up career search advice and interviewing skills, perfect your pitch, learn more about achieving financial wellness and more! Plus get a new, free headshot taken by Amelia Beamish, one of our magazine's contributing photographers!

May is (somehow) one week away, so here’s a look at our new cover, coming soon! Subscribers will be receiving their copies of the May/June issue any day now. Thank you to the subscribers and advertisers who sustain our work.

Happy 🌎 Day! When we produce content and choose what goes in each issue, we think about the seasons and the different activities we do here at those times of year. 🌱 We want to keep our beautiful CNY landscapes and environment the way they are and enjoy them year round, so in each issue, we highlight a small way you can introduce more sustainable practices into your daily life. We consult area experts such as Cornell Cooperative Extension OCRRA (Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency), Enders Creek, Syracuse Habitat for Humanity, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry and more.

A new element to this event!

Will you be joining us at #MentoringMonday on April 29? We had a great time mingling with new and returning mentors tonight and it’s quite a line up! We’re happy to answer any questions you have about the event! Who: Women at any stage of their career What: Mentoring Monday networking and career skills event When: Mon. April 29, 4-7 pm Where: Drumlins Country Club Why: To expand your network; find like-minded friends and professionals; ask questions about life, business; brush up on interviewing skills; and much more! How: Get your ticket for $25 at https://lnkd.in/ecgNGJFJ