Monthly Archives: September 2011

Friday, 9/30, 12:30 Plymouth Church, 232 E. Onondaga For 36 years, the Ida Benderson Senior Center has provided a home and family for low-income Syracuse senior citizens downtown. Without consulting the seniors, Mayor Stephanie Miner decided that the Center will … Continue reading →

In Today’s Post-Standard, a Syracuse University scholar weighs in on the imminent closure of the Ida Benderson Senior Center. Dr. Nepveux argues that Ida Benderson is a recreation facility, not an adult day care facility like the Salvation Army. Further, … Continue reading →

Three senior women who participate in the Ida Benderson Center had their heads shaved in protest of the imminent Ida Benderson Center closure. The head shaving happened in front of the Ida Benderson Center at 11am. One of these seniors, … Continue reading →

Bruce Benderson held a press conference at 11 AM Friday, 9/23 in front of the Ida Benderson Center at 205 S. Salina. Representing the Benderson family, he announced the formation of Friends of the Ida Benderson Center, a group dedicated … Continue reading →

The Syracuse Common Council will discuss the planned closure of the Ida Benderson Senior Center today, 9/21. The Parks & Recreation Committee will discuss the matter at 10am in the Council chambers, and the full Council will meet for a … Continue reading →

  From civil rights to senior citizens, the Council president vows to fight on:  

On Monday, 9/19, Syracuse community groups and concerned citizens rallied in support of the Ida Benderson Center. They gathered at the Center at 12:45 and march to City Hall at 1.

from left: Common Council Member Jean Kessner (Dem), Syracuse Green Party Chair Howie Hawkins (Green), Ida Benderson Center Participants, Rev. Kevin Agee, Common Council Member Nader Maroun (Dem), Syracuse Republican Party Chair Steve Kimatian (Rep), Common Council Member Lance Denno … Continue reading →

Mayor Stephanie Miner is prohibiting media from observing her meeting with seniors at the Ida Benderson center, despite the repeated requests of seniors. Seniors will speak with media before and after the mayor’s visit in front of the Center. A … Continue reading →

Musically talented supporters of the Ida Benderson Center have put together three songs exhorting Mayor Stephanie Miner to save the Center. The full lyrics are here, audio is coming soon. Here’s a sample: ~~~~ Please don’t close our Center It’s … Continue reading →