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New York family of Holocaust victim reclaims Nazi-looted art
US authorities announced Friday the return of another artwork stolen by Nazis to the family of Fritz Grunbaum, the Austiran-Jewish cabaret performer and collector who originally owned it. The drawing, by Austrian expressionist Egon Schiele, was returned at a ceremony Friday by another Austrian-Jewish family, who purchased the piece without knowing that it had been stolen.
Oriskany, Madison fire depts. to receive federal funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, announced over $665,000 in federal funding for fire departments across Upstate New York. The funding will be used to provide protective gear, training, and supplies to emergency personnel across nine fire departments. Among the...
11 Utica-Rome high school athletic departments earn state academic honors
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced academic honors Friday with Section III schools earning distinctions. In total, 11 Section III athletic departments from the Utica-Rome metro area were included in earning school of distinction or a school of excellence. There were 40 total schools from Section III to earn one of the honors.
Woodstock '99: 'It didn't need to end this way'
ROME — It didn’t need to end this way. That’s what I told myself the Monday morning after Woodstock ‘99. When it was announced the 30th anniversary of the Woodstock was going to come to Griffiss Park — in our backyard — I threw myself at Woodstock ‘99.
Smith Post brings top pitching to state tournament, looking for more offense
Smith Post opens the American Legion baseball state tournament with a game on Sunday afternoon. The Rome-based team, winner of the District V tournament, brings a trio of top starting pitchers and strong defense. If the offense can create just a little more, said manager Ryan Hickey, the team has a shot at its first state title since 1998.
Engineering Camp inspires future engineers in Rome
ROME — “You are all engineers,” Engineering Camp head instructor and founder Toni York told the 20 student participants Friday at the Orion NTROPEE facility. “You are already engineers because you did real engineering this week.”. The weeklong Engineering Camp welcomed area students in grades 6-8,...
CNY Inspirations: Being a good neighbor
This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard/Syracuse.com and InterFaith Works of CNY. Follow this theme and author posted Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Being a good neighbor is a central theme in the Christian faith tradition. It’s rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. In the ancient text, Jesus instructs his followers to love their neighbors as themselves, emphasizing the importance of showing kindness, compassion, and selflessness to those around us.
Oneida High School class of 1974 reunites; honors coach
ONEIDA — The Oneida High School class of 1974 reunited on the school grounds on Friday, July 26, to remember the past and observe the changes the school has gone through. The unveiling of a bench in honor of former coach Tony Burnett, who had a profound influence on the class, was an important part of the reunion.
Syracuse TV host leaving ‘Bridge Street’ after 4 years
Syracuse television host Steve Infanti is leaving “Bridge Street Live” after four years on the daytime talk show. Infanti announced Friday that next week will be his last week on “Bridge Street Live,” though he will be staying at NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) full-time. Infanti said he’ll now focus “100 percent” of his time and energy on his role as the ABC affiliate’s sports director as Syracuse football heads into its “most anticipated” season in more than 20 years.
Liverpool resident dies while on Army National Guard training mission in Alaska
Liverpool, NY - The day before Michael Scott Stone, 46, died while on a training mission in Alaska, he spoke by phone to his longtime girlfriend. Stone told her how he and a couple other friends had played some younger guys in a pick-up football game, and he’d won.
7 Brew’s Second Binghamton-Area Stand Now Under Construction
Work has started at the site of the next 7 Brew drive-thru coffee stand in Broome County. Buono Construction is the contractor for the project at 1322 Upper Front Street in the town of Chenango. Site preparation was underway for a 7 Brew coffee stand in the town of Chenango...
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