Gary Robinson Jr.

Multimedia Journalist at KFXL-TV (Kearney, NE)

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Central Square School District revises school budget after initial proposal fails

5 days ago | cnycentral.com | Gary Robinson Jr.

CENTRAL SQUARE, N.Y. — A revised school budget is now back on the table in the Central Square Central School District, featuring a reduced tax levy and over $1.2 million in cuts after the district’s original proposal was voted down earlier this year. The cuts include positions like teaching assistants, a social worker, and custodial staff. Cuts also include reductions in music, athletics, and student programs such as Ski Club, DECA, and Check & Connect.
Dewitt kicks off Pride Month with growing flag raising celebration

1 week ago | cnycentral.com | Gary Robinson Jr.

EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A small gesture of visibility has grown into a community-wide tradition in the Town of DeWitt. On Saturday afternoon, dozens gathered outside DeWitt Town Hall for the second annual Progress Pride Flag Raising Ceremony. A celebration marking the official start of Pride Month. Despite wind and rain, the turnout exceeded expectations, with more attendees, vendors, and performers than in previous years.
A rainbow over City Hall: Syracuse honors Pride Month with flag raising

1 week ago | cnycentral.com | Gary Robinson Jr.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — They say to get a rainbow... You need a little rain . Under rainy skies and the watchful eyes of neighbors, the pride flag once again rose above Syracuse City Hall. A powerful symbol marking the start of Pride Month. "It's symbolic. That flag might look like a big piece of fabric to a lot of people but to us it means something.
Jordan-Elbridge school distirct second proposed budget tax levy cut in half

1 week ago | cnycentral.com | Gary Robinson Jr.

JORDAN, N.Y. — Voters in the Jordan-Elbridge school district were one of only a few communities statewide that voted down their school budgets, and soon they'll return to the polls to vote again. District leaders say their revised budget comes with a smaller tax increase and clears up a misunderstanding they partially blame for the original budget being voted down.
Bill combatting campus antisemitism blocked in New York State

2 weeks ago | cnycentral.com | Gary Robinson Jr.

ALBANY, N.Y. — Republican lawmakers are blasting democrats for voting to block a bill that strengthens protection against antisemitism in New York colleges and universities. The bill would define antisemitism in New York state education law, revoke and deny state tuition assistance for any person convicted of antisemitism and make it a class A misdemeanor for anyone caught damaging public displays aimed at bringing attention to the people of Israel.
Jordan-Elbridge budget rejected after proposed 1.5% tax levy increase

2 weeks ago | cnycentral.com | Gary Robinson Jr.

JORDAN/ELBRIDGE, N.Y. — Jordan-Elbridge voters have spoken. Neighbors have rejected a 1.5% tax levy increase, with only 47% of voters approving the budget. The question is what’s next for the district and why was the budget voted down with one of the lowest tax levy increases in Central New York? Neighbors who voted “yes” are disappointed and said that at the end of the day, it's about the students. Cathy Bozeat was a “yes" vote to the Jordan Elbridge budget plan and she was in the minority.
How the I-81 project's construction is impacting businesses and neighbors

2 weeks ago | cnycentral.com | Gary Robinson Jr.

EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The I-81 project is well underway, and before people see all of the benefits, there will be headaches. Neighbors on the southside of Syracuse have been dealing with the 81/481 exchange, and it’s just the beginning of traffic troubles for anyone living in Dewitt. The I-81 project is slowly coming to life and making its way to the city’s east side of Dewitt and Jamesville. With the construction comes traffic and delays for many.
Video game fans from all generations gather for RetroGameCon

3 weeks ago | cnycentral.com | Gary Robinson Jr.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Saturday-- Central New York gamers got together and spent a day in pixel paradise. Retro games, board games, and cosplay! At this year's spring edition of RetroGameCon the choice is yours and it's all being done for a great cause. “I love the community and bringing everyone together. It’s so much fun,” said long time gamer Kim Wicks. Kim Wicks says she’s been playing video games since she could hold a controller.
Neighbors look to live with changes to I-81

3 weeks ago | cnycentral.com | Gary Robinson Jr.

NORTH SYRACUSE, N.Y. — If you've driven north of the city of Syracuse this week you noticed changes on interstate 81. A new flyover ramp is open to alleviate traffic now and when major changes to i-81 are completed in other areas closer to downtown Syracuse. People who live near the highway have endured construction for a while now and we found out what kind of neighbor the i-81 project is.
Neighbors voice concerns over I-80 viaduct removal

3 weeks ago | cnycentral.com | Gary Robinson Jr.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Neighbors who live around the i-81 viaduct are raising concerns about the tear down. Many are worried about environmental contamination like air pollution during the project. Thursday — state representatives at a town hall meeting saying resources will be provided to neighbors to keep them safe during construction — although some worry it's not enough.