Trish LaMonte

Dear reader, A few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to watch my nephew’s high school lacrosse team win a state title. It was an emotional moment, watching the guys celebrate all the hard work of a long season culminating in victory. It made me think about all the work we do at syracuse.com and The Post-Standard to capture the moments that mean so much to athletes and their families.

Dear reader, If you need an escape from the polarizing or frustrating news of the day, “This is CNY,” one of our other online brands, is a good one to visit. It’s a resource for people who are moving to the area, and also for current and former residents who have a lot of local pride. My Journalist Spotlight this month focuses on Amy Bleier Long, who is no stranger to knowing how to highlight the brightest spots of Central New York.

Dear reader, Bill Magnarelli is one of the longest-serving elected officials in Central New York. He started his 28th year in the New York State Assembly in January. This month, he’s facing a primary election challenge from Democrat Maurice Brown, who served two terms on the Onondaga County Legislature. Earlier this week, syracuse.com | The Post-Standard hosted a debate to give readers a chance to better understand the differences between the two candidates before the June 23 primary.