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Munson for All: Makeover Is Reshaping Utica Art Museum
UTICA, N.Y. -- Renovations are underway inside Munson as the museum begins a major transformation. Construction crews have started taking down the walls of Art Odyssey to make space for a new Art Shop, which will move from the first floor to the ground-level entrance. “We will be able to...
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Why Is Albany the Capital of New York State Instead of New York City?
With New York City being the largest city in the United States, it might seem a little surprising that the capital of New York State is Albany. After all, New York City was once the capital of the entire country. Why, then, did the state government settle in a city roughly 150 miles to the north?
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Columbus statue replacement plans aim to reflect ‘nuanced’ Syracuse history
Have you had an experience with Syracuse University’s Title IX office? Share your story with The Daily Orange’s anonymous tip line. The Christopher Columbus monument has remained a controversial subject among residents after former Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh first announced plans to remove the statue in 2020. Six years later, Syracuse residents have the opportunity to see the possible future designs for the space.
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Syracuse’s painted utility boxes invite passersby to soak in public artwork
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. On most street sidewalks, passersby won’t take a second look at utility boxes. But when Clark Smith walked past one box featuring a storybook redesign of a Little Free Library, and another that turned a utility box into an orange juice carton dubbed “Cuse Box” in downtown Syracuse, he was moved to paint his own.
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Performances in NYC homage musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ strike unexpected chord
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. There are plenty of classic musicals that pay homage to New York City: “West Side Story,” “Funny Girl” and “Rent” among others. But few shows are so blatant in its tribute to New York’s culture as “Hell’s Kitchen.”
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25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Graduated From Binghamton University
People sometimes think of Binghamton University as a place where students go to prepare for careers in business, science, law, and other demanding fields. That is certainly part of its reputation. Yet the university has also educated actors, comedians, musicians, writers, television personalities, political leaders, and people who helped build major American companies. Some of those names are so familiar that their connection to this SUNY campus in New York’s Southern Tier comes as a surprise.