LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the SYRACUSE NEW TIMES upon the occa-
sion of celebrating its 40th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those illustrious journalistic entities which have diligently and
consistently, year after year, recorded the history of their communities
and brought local news and news of the larger world to their readers;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the SYRACUSE NEW TIMES upon the occasion of celebrating its 40th Anni-
versary; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1969, the SYRACUSE NEW TIMES is the fourth oldest
alternative weekly in the country, and one of the oldest locally owned
alternative newsweeklies in America; and
WHEREAS, Under the esteemed leadership of Art Zimmer, publisher, CEO
and owner for the past 25 years, the circulation of SYRACUSE NEW TIMES
has consistently increased along with its expert reporting; Art and his
superbly talented staff have received hundreds of awards for the quality
and professionalism of their writing and reporting; and
WHEREAS, The SYRACUSE NEW TIMES employs 30 full-time staff members who
produce 52 issues and more than 25 special sections per year; they
distribute over 46,000 free copies each Wednesday to 650 outlets; and
WHEREAS, Each issue includes news, features, classifieds, a complete
community events calendar and commentary on politics, sports, arts,
entertainment, food, film, music and real estate; in addition, the paper
maintains a reader friendly website; and
WHEREAS, Active in community events and more than 100 charities, the
SYRACUSE NEW TIMES sponsors Syracuse Areas Music Awards (SAMMYS), Syra-
cuse Jazz Fest, New York State Budweiser Rhythm and Blues Festival and
Taste of Syracuse; it has also established Family Times, Kids Times,
Syr-haikus poetry contest and annual Street Painting Festival, which
attracts more than 100 participants and thousands of spectators; and
WHEREAS, Our newspapers provide a tremendous service to citizens
across the State of New York by keeping them informed about current
events; the democracy of our State and Nation is strengthened by a
responsible citizenry which is actively engaged in reading and kept
abreast of news affecting their lives; and
WHEREAS, As the SYRACUSE NEW TIMES moves into the future, it carries
with it the legacy of a distinguished journalistic history and an
outstanding record of growth and achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the SYRACUSE NEW TIMES upon the occasion of celebrating its 40th
Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Art Zimmer, Publisher, CEO and Proprietor, SYRACUSE NEW
TIMES.