Cleveland, OH
Northeast Ohio officials call for Federal Government to ensure federal agencies remain Downtown amid uncertainty over Celebreeze Building
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Following confusion over the Anthony J. Celebreeze Federal Building being placed on the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) “non-core property list” to be sold, local lawmakers are hoping to work with the Federal Government to keep this jobs in Cleveland.
The Celebreeze building was placed on the property list in early March along with hundreds of other properties across the U.S. only to be deleted from the list a day later. GSA has yet to specify if this was a mistake or a sign that those buildings that were removed are actively being look at to be sold.
The “non-core property list” identifies buildings that the U.S. General Services Administration deems are not “core to government operations, or non-core properties”.
The buildings would then be sold to “ensure that taxpayer dollars are no longer spent on vacant or underutilized federal spaces”.
Below are the statements released from various lawmakers around Northeast Ohio:
“My administration is aware of discussions regarding the potential closure and sale of the Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building. We are actively working with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and our local, state, and federal partners to understand the timeline. While it seems GSA is early in the process of determining next steps for the building, it is concerning nonetheless. At this time, we have received no indication that the federal government plans to reduce staffing levels for these agencies. However, should any Cleveland workers be impacted, we stand ready to support them through our Rapid Response Hub in partnership with Greater Cleveland Works.
The City’s priority is ensuring that the 4,000 federal workers in the Celebrezze Building remain employed in Downtown Cleveland. Our urban core is a vital economic and civic hub, and we stand ready to collaborate with our federal partners to ensure that these agencies remain Downtown.”
The Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building is a landmark in downtown Cleveland, and stands as a symbol of public service, justice, and civil rights. The federal workers employed there play a vital role in contributing to the economic stability and growth of the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. The County administration is aware of the discussions surrounding the potential sale of the building and has been in contact with federal officials. Cuyahoga County urges leadership within the federal government to reinvest in the building to ensure that all federal jobs are retained in our urban core.
Earlier today, Cleveland City Council received news about the potential selling and closure of the Anthony J. Celebrezze federal building in Downtown Cleveland. Celebrezze, Cleveland’s 49th Mayor, a former judge, and cabinet member in two presidential administrations is an icon in Cleveland history and politics.
Coupled with the possible departure of the Cleveland Browns and the relocation of the county jail to Garfield Heights, our central business district is experiencing real change. The city of Cleveland is investing heavily in the central business district, and the selling of the Celebrezze building threatens progress.
However, we are encouraged by the news that the federal jobs at the Celebrezze building will not be lost, as federal officials have indicated they are looking for other sites to host these workers. City Council will do everything in our power to keep those jobs in Downtown Cleveland.
Council will continue to work with all willing partners to protect, and inject more life and vitality into our central business district.
The Celebreeze building has more than 4,000 employees, housing federal departments such as; The Department of Defense, Defense Financing and Accounting Service, Chief of Naval Personnel; Veterans Affairs-Veterans Benefits Administration; Internal Revenue Service; Department of Homeland Security: U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; National Labor Relations Board.
It is not known yet if the building is staying under federal ownership or will be sold.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cuyahoga County prosecutors say a grand jury indicted a 50-year-old kidnapping and stabbing suspect Tuesday.
Rayshon Demore Reese, who prosecutors say is a convicted rapist, is accused of attacking a woman on April 15 in Ohio City while she waited at a bus stop.
The victim told police she was walking early that morning in the area of West 25th Street and Detroit Avenue when the suspect, later identified as Reese, approached her.
He asked her about the time and bus schedules before he pulled out a box cutter and threatened her, according to prosecutors and police.
Officer say Reese forced the victim, a 59-year-old woman, to walk with him.
As they were nearing West 28th Street, police and prosecutors say the woman fell down as she tried to get the attention of nearby drivers.
That’s when officers say Reese stabbed the victim multiple times.
He then sped away from the scene, according to prosecutors, hitting a dumpster while he fled.
Detectives began to collect evidence and tracked Reese to a home on Storer Avenue.
There, police and prosecutors say officers took Reese into custody and recovered his damaged vehicle.
He is charged with attempted murder, felonious assault and kidnapping.
“Rayshon Reese can only be described as a dangerous urban predator… This convicted rapist attempted to kidnap a woman at 5 a.m. from a bus stop and then violently slashed her face with a box cutter when she attempted to flee. Hell awaits this monster.”
An arraignment date for Reese was not released.
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Cleveland, OH
A lifeline for Cleveland: Neighborhood Family Practice (NFP) addresses health care access in “pharmacy desert” – The Land
A year of planning and hard work culminated in the grand opening of a new health care facility on Cleveland’s West Side on Saturday, April 15th. The transformation of a former CVS Pharmacy is now the new home of Neighborhood Family Practice (NFP), located at 13027 Lorain Ave.
The 10,000 square-foot building at the corner of Lorain Avenue and 130th Street is outfitted to provide more than medicine. NFP offers comprehensive care including medical, dental and behavioral health services. A drive-through pharmacy is set to be added in early 2026. All patients are welcome, regardless of their ability to pay.
“We recognize that healthy communities depend on both healthcare access and economic vitality,” said NFP President and CEO Domonic Hopson. “This new health center will serve as a vital resource in the neighborhood, improving access to care and contributing to the community’s well-being.”
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Over 150 community members showed their support at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Public officials including U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown, Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne, and City Councilman Brian Kazy were also in attendance — a testament to the significance of making healthcare accessible, specifically in areas where there is a growing concern of “pharmacy deserts.”
Pharmacy Deserts
The term “pharmacy desert” describes an area where residents have limited access to pharmacies, a problem increasing in both urban and rural areas nationwide. This is often due to pharmacy closures, which disproportionately affect low-income communities.
The U.S. Census Bureau data indicates that over 30% of Cleveland residents live below the poverty line. Financial vulnerability can make it difficult, or impossible, to afford insurance premiums, high deductibles and copays even if individuals and families have access to insurance. While there is no concrete way to measure the population of Clevalnders who are underinsured, Data USA reports that 8% of Clevelanders may be uninsured (2023).
According to research provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), when people shift away from efficient preventive care and toward emergency rooms, which are well-documented to be more expensive and often less effective for managing chronic conditions, chronic illnesses worsen and health disparities grow.
Serving the Community’s Health Needs
Organizations like NFP address the systemic challenges that poverty poses to health care. A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1980, their model emphasizes proactive care to reduce reliance on emergency services and provides essential healthcare services to all individuals in the community.
NFP operates several health centers in Cleveland:
- Ridge Community Health Center: 3569 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44102
- Tremont Community Health Center: 2358 Professor Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
- Detroit Shoreway Community Health Center: 6412 Franklin Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44102
- W. 130th Community Health Center: 13027 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111
- North Coast Community Health Center: 11906 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
NFP also operates pharmacies at:
- Ridge Community Health Center: 3569 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44102
- Ann B. Reichsman Community Health Center: 3545 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44102
The new facility on Lorain Avenue will house NFP’s third pharmacy, further improving medication access.
As for what’s next? Hopson isn’t slowing down. “We are always looking for new opportunities to expand access to our care,” he said.
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