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What will replace ‘Warrior’ as LCSD mascot? Liverpool schools launch suggestion survey The Liverpool Central School District has taken the next step in the process to change its Warrior mascot by launching a Mascot Suggestion Survey. Members of the Liverpool community (current students, staff and families, as well as alumnus, retirees and community members) can submit their suggestions to replace the Warrior nickname and state why they feel the suggested nickname best fits with the current logo. Once those are collected, a mascot committee will review submissions and narrow it down to a group of finalists to be pre-
sented to the community for an official vote. To participate in the survey, visit surveymonkey.com/r/WC8V9SD. The survey closes on Friday, Feb. 9. In April 2023, the New York State Board of Regents voted unanimously to approve new rules banning the use of Native American culture in schools. This regulation requires school districts which currently use indigenous team names, logos, and mascots to eliminate the use of all indigenous names, logos, or mascots by the end of the 20242025 school year. While the district adopted a Roman Warrior logo 20 years ago, the NYS Education Department determined that the term Warrior is still connected to the Native American culture, and must be replaced.
At a community meeting in December, the district stated it would prefer to keep the current Roman Warrior logo and change the nickname. Keeping the current logo would cause less disruption in terms of branding work that has already taken place in the district. This includes signage and displays within district buildings, as well as placement on uniforms, equipment and apparel. At a community meeting in December, the district stated it would prefer to keep the current Roman Warrior logo and change the nickname. liverpool.k12.ny.us
School wins visit from Otto Morgan Road Elementary recently welcomed Otto the Orange, who made a surprise visit to MRE on Jan. 26 to thank the MRE community for purchasing the most tickets to Syracuse Athletics’ School Night with Syracuse Men’s Basketball. Otto visited each classroom to take group photos, and assisted with an assembly about sportsmanship. Submitted photo
New urgent care comes to Cicero Drakos Clinical Dynamics expands in CNY
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rakos Clinical Dynamics, a pioneer in rapid, accessible healthcare innovation, expanded its services Monday, Feb. 5, with a second urgent care location in Central New York. This expansion marks a significant milestone for Drakos as it broadens the scope of its urgent care to serve both pediatric and adult patients. Drakos now has more than 40 providers, nurses and support staff between its two urgent care locations. The new 3,000 sf inclusive facility, located at 5586 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero, offers traditional urgent care services for children and adults as well as advanced onsite laboratory testing, onsite x-rays and Drakos’ IV and intramuscular wellness program services. In response to the evolving healthcare landscape exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Drakos Clinical Dynamics has been offering flexible healthcare solutions. The company has been dedicated to providing mobile and concierge medical services, as well as medical, laboratory and risk mitigation logistics for largescale events and productions. Founder and CEO Heather Drake Bianchi expressed the company’s commitment to delivering healthcare with-
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out walls, emphasizing the importance of reaching patients wherever they are, whether at home, the workplace, or another safe location. The new urgent care location will extend this commitment, providing accessible and inclusive healthcare for patients of all ages. The first Drakos location, dedicated to pediatric urgent care, has been addressing the unique healthcare needs of more than 3,000 children – as well as providing care for their family members in the same visit
The new 3,000 sf inclusive facility, located at 5586 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero, offers traditional urgent care services for children and adults as well as advanced onsite laboratory testing, onsite x-rays and Drakos’ IV and intramuscular wellness program services. – since opening in May 2023. With the expansion to a second location, Drakos Clinical Dynamics is poised to meet the broader and growing healthcare demands of the community by offering specialized care for both pediatric and adult patients. “As we continue to grow and innovate, we are excited about the possibilities of shaping the future of healthcare,” said
Heather Drake Bianchi, a seasoned entrepreneur and healthcare professional, highlighted the company’s journey from its roots in community paramedicine to its current position as a leader in healthcare innovation.. “We welcome new partners who share our enthusiasm for innovation, creativity, and inclusivity for positive impacts in healthcare delivery.”
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