SYRACUSE, N.Y. — This summer’s CNY Jazz in the City — a series of jazz performances with a public-health focus — is dedicated to the memory of former Syracuse Common Council President Van Robinson.
In the concert-lineup announcement, Robinson is described as its “strongest public supporter.” Robinson died on May 3 at the age of 87, per his obituary.
The National Grid CNY Jazz in the City concert series is held at six city locations on select dates from June through August (details below). All events are held Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m.
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The announcement described the concert-series mission as follows: “The public health environment faced by urban Syracusans is being challenged as never before. CNY Jazz and a powerful consortium of healthcare providers are rising to meet that need this summer utilizing America’s music as the centerpiece of a mobile public health platform.”
Personnel from Syracuse Community Health will again provide access to mobile testing, screening, counseling, personal physicians, and more, incentivized with lottery scratch-offs. Many other agencies, volunteer health efforts, advocacy groups, minority crafts, and ethnic food vendors provide a “concert fair” vibe at every event, organizers said.
LeadSafe CNY Coalition
Leading this year’s effort to advance equity and access to family-health services is presenting sponsor LeadSafe CNY Coalition. The coalition is using this concert series as a platform for outreach and public engagement to “address the urgent issues of lead poisoning and environmental health.”
The coalition, led by executive director LaToya Jones, will be on-site at the concerts to distribute lead-poisoning prevention materials and hold free raffles for Brita water filters. Its social-care navigators will also help community members interested in identifying whether their home has a lead-service line and in requesting water testing, in coordination with the City of Syracuse’s water department.
The support is especially aimed at families in Syracuse who need help navigating the process.
LeadSafe CNY Coalition is supported by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation with additional support from the Central New York Community Foundation.
Concert lineup, locations
- June 5: ATLAS with 1Accord Line Dance at Jubilee Park at 161 South Ave.
- June 19: Brownskin with 1Accord Line Dance at 2100 E. Fayette St.
- July 10: Baklava Express with Adanfo Ensemble at Schiller Park at Farmer St. and Park Roadway
- July 24: The Blacklites with 1Accord Line Dance at Dunk & Bright
- Aug. 7: Marion Meadows with C-Jack Run Talent Showcase at Syracuse Community Health at 930 S. Salina St.
- Aug. 21: Blake Aaron & Will Donato with C-Jack Run Showcase at Leavenworth Park at 399 Park Ave.
