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Chittenango, NY · Arts & Culture
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The Fox Sisters and the Birth of Spiritualism in Western New York
In the spring of 1848, two young sisters in a farmhouse in Hydesville, New York, began hearing mysterious rappings. Within months, their story had traveled to Rochester, where it helped give momentum to a movement that would spread across the country and eventually around the world. Margaretta “Maggie” Fox and Catherine “Kate” Fox became known as the Fox sisters, and their story remains closely connected to the emergence of Modern Spiritualism in Western NY. (Smithsonian).
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Corning Museum of Glass to hold final Great Glass Pumpkin demonstration
The Corning Museum of Glass is wrapping up its Great Glass Pumpkin Experiment with one final live demonstration Saturday. Glassmaker Diego Loera and fellow members of the museum’s Hot Glass Team will create a one-of-a-kind piece designed by Loera. The demonstration runs from 10 to 11:30 Saturday morning in...
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Ghostly readings bring Elmira’s history to life
The Chemung County Historical Society hosted Ghostly Readings, sharing stories about real people from Elmira’s past. The event follows the society’s annual ghost walk at Woodlawn Cemetery, bringing local history to life through research, storytelling and the complicated lives of historical figures.
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1890 House Museum highlighted in Forbes national Halloween happenings list
CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) — The 1890 House Museum has received national recognition as a spooky pastime for the Halloween season. The list created by Forbes gives readers a few ideas for Halloween related activities in each state. This year, the 1890 House Museum has been listed as a spooky, historical destination worth visiting, citing the museum’s spot in the Haunted History Trail of New York State.
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CREATIVES: Poetry and Power: Student Voices on Democracy, hosted by Clara Matton- 11/3 & 11/7
Hear democracy through the voices of the next generation. In this Creatives episode, 8th graders from Boynton Middle School read original poems that explore what democracy means to them. From powerful reflections to hopeful visions for the future, these student voices remind us that every voice matters. Join host Clara...
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Meet Megan Bailey, WBNG’s new Around the Tiers host and Evening Anchor
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TikTok launches Must Eat restaurant guide in L.A. Here are some of the restaurants featured
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Neil deGrasse Tyson will be featured speaker at Corning event in April
Renowned astrophysicist, author, and science communicator Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is coming to Corning. Tyson will be the featured speaker at the 2027 Walter R. Smith Visiting Scholar Series at the Corning Museum of Glass. The event, which brings world-class thinkers, leaders, and innovators to engage students and community members in meaningful dialogue, will be held at 7 p.m. April 30 at the CMoG auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. “Bringing Tyson to our region is an extraordinary opportunity to explore the big questions that shape our understanding of the universe, and we are especially grateful to Corning Incorporated for helping make this event possible,” said Dr. Terence Finley, President of SUNY Corning Community College. “At SUNY CCC, we believe where you start matters, and we are committed to creating experiences that broaden perspectives and open doors for our students and community." Finley said CCC is proud to welcome Tyson through the Walter R. Smith Visiting Scholar Series to share the wonder and possibility that define the Corning Community College spirit. “Corning Incorporated is thrilled to co-sponsor the Walter R. Smith Visiting Scholar Series and welcome Tyson to the Southern Tier,” said
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Hip-hop feud heats up New York governor's race
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Empire Brick Con: Through the Looking-Glass… Museum
One of the first articles I ever wrote for BrickNerd was about my efforts to cultivate a local MOC building community in my current hometown of Louisville, KY (USA). Having just returned from Empire Brick Con, held in another hometown of my youth (Corning, NY), I’m inspired to write once again.