Current Conversations: Untangling the Housing Crisis

With rental and home ownership costs soaring, Syracuse faces an epidemic of homelessness, evictions, and housing insecurity. Families in particular have become unhoused at record rates, putting pressure on local government to find sustainable policy solutions. Central Current has gathered a group of leaders in the housing space to explore the possible paths forward for our community during an interactive panel discussion at ArtRage Gallery.

Join Central Current for an interactive conversation about the state of housing on Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 5 – 7 pm at the ArtRage (505 Hawley Ave, Syracuse). Admission is free, and drinks and appetizers will be served. Reserve a seat today!

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What to expect:

Central Current's Managing Editor Chris Libonati will moderate a discussion with panelists from the Housing and Homelessness Coalition of CNY, CNY Fair Housing, and the Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY.

The evening will begin with a brief reception, followed by the panel discussion. Attendees will have ample opportunities to ask questions and interact with Central Current staff and speakers.

This event coincides with the display of "A Place To Call Home", a collaborative exhibit between Central Current and ArtRage. Photojournalists Michelle Gabel and Michael Greenlar have spent the past year capturing the realities of how the housing crisis is impacting the lives of Central New York residents. Too often, housing is described purely in terms of inflation rates, rental costs, and homelessness counts. Mike and Michelle's photographs and vignettes lead you beyond the data and into the deeply human experience of people trying to find shelter and hold onto it.

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What are Current Conversations?

When we started Central Current in 2022, we made it part of our mission to engage with our local community. We’ve always focused our reporting on what matters most to Central New Yorkers. As we continue to grow our staff and our coverage, we’re also working to create new ways for our readers to connect with our team. We want to better understand which topics interest you and what information you need to know, so we can publish more meaningful stories.

To that end, Current Conversations brings you face-to-face with the people and issues shaping our city and region. These ongoing events are an opportunity to:

• Hear from local guest speakers
• Connect with other readers
• Engage with our journalists
• Learn about our reporting process

Current Conversations are supported through a grant from the UpMobility Foundation.

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