Good News York

April 9, 2015, 11:05 am 4.9k Views

Good News York by Growth Mode Content

Your go-to podcast for inspiring stories, uplifting news, and positive vibes from across New York State!

Whether it’s groundbreaking innovations, community heroes, or businesses making a difference, we bring you the stories that remind us all of the good happening around us.

Join us as we highlight the changemakers, dreamers, and everyday folks bringing positivity to the Empire State.

From local businesses thriving in Syracuse to heartwarming tales from Buffalo, Albany, and beyond—this is the news you’ll actually want to hear. Because good news deserves to be heard.

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From Gang Leader to Community Hero: The Inspiring Journey of Ami Moham In this episode of Good News York, host Matt interviews Ami Moham, the executive director of We Rise Above the Streets Recovery Outreach. Ami shares his incredible life story, from being a gang leader in Chicago to becoming a community hero in Syracuse. He discusses his struggles, including homelessness and addiction, and how he turned his life around through the help of a self-sufficiency program and his conversion to Islam. Now, Ami’s organization provides meals, clothing, and other necessities to the homeless and food-insecure in Syracuse. The episode highlights the upcoming events and ways people can support his mission, emphasizing the power of kindness and compassion. 00:00 Introduction and Recent Activities 00:56 Interview with Ami Moham: Background and Mission 02:36 Ami’s Early Life and Family 04:35 Joining and Leading a Gang 06:52 Turning Point: Leaving the Gang Life 12:24 Struggles and Redemption 18:37 Meeting Influential People and Moving to Syracuse 19:19 Starting a Nonprofit in Syracuse 21:13 The Dunkin’ Donuts Incident and Its Impact 23:46 Sandwich Saturday: Feeding the Community 28:46 Thanksgiving Dinner and Community Support 30:38 How to Help and Final Thoughts

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