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. The event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 5 to 7 pm at the ArtRage Gallery (505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse). Admission is free, and drinks and appetizers will be served.Please take a moment to reserve your seat today.Reserve a SeatThis 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. Eddie, A Tiny Home for Good Credit: Michelle GabelToo often, housing is described purely in terms of inflation rates, rental costs, and homelessness counts. Greenlar and Gabel’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.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.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 processCurrent Conversations are supported through a grant from the UpMobility Foundation.Can’t make it? We’ll publish a fact sheet along with pre- and post-event coverage. To stay informed (1) Sign up for our newsletter and (2) Follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn as Central Current. read more of central current’s coverage How could Trump’s 2nd term affect federal dollars in Syracuse? Auditor’s report urges advocacy to keep funding President Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated Monday. City Auditor Alex Marion’s latest report urged advocacy in the face of potential funding decreases. by Patrick McCarthy January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh talks infrastructure, housing, fiscal sustainability in last State of the City address Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh touted in his final State of the City wins while also discussing the city’s path to financial sustainability. by Patrick McCarthy January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 Why Syracuse’s budget director, a lifelong Democrat, will run for mayor against his boss as a Republican “She had my vote and she lost my vote,” the city’s budget director Tim Rudd said of Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens. by Patrick McCarthy January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 The post Current Conversations: Untangling the Housing Crisis appeared first on Central Current.