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A Passion for Baseball, A Commitment to Youth
A Passion for Baseball, A Commitment to YouthHow one Utica native gives back through American Legion BaseballFor Tony Camardo baseball has always been second nature. “I grew up in a baseball family,” he says. “From the time I could walk, I was...
Behind The Lens with Preservationist & Author Michael Perlman
Behind The Lens with Preservationist & Author Michael PerlmanOne of three sections of the Howard Johnson's mural by André Durenceau, which Michael Perlman rescued last September in its entirety, 1940 photo in Fortune.Michael Perlman is a fifth...
An Air Force Wife’s Reflection
An Air Force Wife's ReflectionFor 20 years, I had the honor of standing beside my husband as an Air Force wife. Through countless moves both stateside and abroad, long deployments, and sleepless nights, I learned the true meaning of sacrifice and...
Marjorie Byrnes: Called to serve.
Marjorie Byrnes: Called to serve. written by L BurghardtMarjorie Byrnes has been serving in some capacity virtually her whole adult life. Marjorie spent 32 years within the court system serving as an assistant district attorney for Monroe County,...
Learning from Pataki’s Legacy to Thrive Again
By Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=55779036Learning from Pataki's Legacy to Thrive AgainNew York State has always been a land of reinvention, and few moments highlight this better than the 1990s under...
The 1st serving U.S.President to have his photograph taken
Who was the first serving President of the United States to have his photograph taken?The air in New York City was crisp on February 14, 1849. President James K. Polk, nearing the end of his term, sat stiffly in the chair of Mathew Brady’s...
The Power of Will
Age is Just A NumberThe Power of Will Triumph Over Doubt by Louise Vallone Let me tell you something: I’m 90 years old, and I’ve spent the last few decades hearing some doctor’s and other strangers tell me what I can’t do. “You’re too old for...
About Louise’s family
Louise Vallone is one of our most popular columnists. People love reading her stories because they know they come from her heart and her real-life experiences throughout her amazing life. About Louise’s family Louise’s family hails from...
Immigrants from Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Slovakia
At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, a tide of immigrants from Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Slovakia embarked on a journey across the Atlantic Ocean. Driven by dreams of prosperity, freedom, and opportunity, these brave souls left behind their homelands to seek a brighter future in America.
These immigrants settled all across the United States, bringing with them their unique cultures, traditions, and customs. Many found their new homes in bustling urban centers such as Chicago, New York City, and Cleveland, where they established vibrant communities that preserved their heritage while embracing the promises of their adopted homeland. Others settled in farming communities or less urban areas such as Broome County.