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Celebrating Our Own: Herkimer College Honors First-Generation Graduates at Commencement 2024
The article 'Commencement 2024' discusses the challenges and achievements of first-generation college graduates, focusing on Amya Murrell, a student at Herkimer College. The author, also a first-generation student, explores the difficulties these students often encounter, such as understanding academic and administrative processes without family support and managing both work and studies. The article highlights the emotional and psychological challenges, as well as the successes in reaching educational goals.
VIDEO: Old McDonald Lost His Farm in Central New York
Horses, donkeys, and cows oh my! All were seen walking along a busy Central New York road. It looks like Old McDonald may have lost his entire farm. Steve Scott drove by the herd of loose animals trotting along the side of 5S in Frankfort on Wednesday, May 8 around 7:30 PM. "What the hell is going on here?" Scott asked as he traveled westbound from Ilion to Utica.
Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard set to open for the season
The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard is opening for a new season Friday, with a focus on a restored turbine and its signature products. The Mill's tasting room features a wide selection of apple wines, hard ciders, craft beers and distilled spirits. Other projects, from apple cider to extra-sharp, New York State cheddar and creamy Mill-made fudge, also are available. ...
Susquehanna SPCA Pet of the Week – Twinkle Toes
Meet the Susquehanna SPCA Pet of the Week – his name is Twinkle Toes. Every Thursday morning on WZOZ, Allison Hungerford, licensed Vet Tech at the Susquehanna SPCA, will tell us all about a special dog or cat at the shelter looking for its forever home. This week we...
Orioles Have Returned to Otsego County, New York
Oriole feeders are a great addition to any backyard, drawing in these vibrant and melodious birds. With their striking orange and black plumage, orioles have a particular fondness for sweet foods, making specialized feeders essential for attracting and supporting them. These feeders cater to the unique dietary preferences of orioles, including nectar, fruits, and jelly.
Legendary rock singer’s art to be featured in Upstate NY gallery
Cooperstown, N.Y. — Bob Dylan is an undeniable icon — a Nobel Prize-winning singer-songwriter whose musical appeal spans generations. But the talented folk and rock musician is also accomplished in another creative field: Visual arts. Dylan started sketching scenes from the road during the early years of his...
This is What Happens When You Garden in the Buff In Otsego County, New York
With all the hubbub surrounding Star Wars Day on May 4th, another ad-hoc "holiday" got lost in the mix, the day known as World Naked Gardening Day. Did you participate in this unique day?. World Naked Gardening Day, observed annually on the first Saturday of May, calls individuals worldwide to...
This is What Happens When You Garden in the Buff In Otsego County, New York
With all the hubbub surrounding Star Wars Day on May 4th, another ad-hoc "holiday" got lost in the mix, the day known as World Naked Gardening Day. Did you participate in this unique day?. World Naked Gardening Day, observed annually on the first Saturday of May, calls individuals worldwide to...
Sci-Fi Star Celebrates May the Fourth in Upstate New York
Saturday was "May the Fourth Be With You" day but it was a Star Trek legend that appeared in Upstate New York. The one and only William Shatner, as many of us know as Captain Kirk in "Star Trek," popped into Syracuse over the weekend. On Saturday, May 4th, Destiny...
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