One last chance in Syracuse this week to see a stunning exhibit of the historic work by Okamoto, whose against-the-odds photography career launched here.
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Sean Kirst: A day past Election Day, impressions from that first glance in the mirror
In an astounding national statement by the voters, the hope that an era of contempt and cruelty will soon be past.
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Sean Kirst: Pat Murphy, World Series-winning manager, played sandlot baseball as a kid. What about you?
Murphy and childhood friends, in the summer, gathered for pickup baseball every day. We’re looking for your memories of the same ritual.
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Sean Kirst: In Pat Murphy’s baseball triumph, old friends revel in a childhood dream that never died
At 10 or 11, Murphy dreamed of World Series glory from the old Nichols Field in Eastwood. More than 55 years later, with close buddies in the house, he brought it home.
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Sean Kirst: Corcoran runners gather to see John Hohm, a ‘city kid’ like them, enter sports Hall of Fame
When it mattered in a way that rose far beyond sports, a coach lived out everything he taught about loyalty and faith in community.
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Sean Kirst: Fifty years ago, Gregg Allman asked a Syracuse band to support his surprise show at a high school assembly
On Oct. 20, 1976, students at Buffalo’s Canisius High School were called to an assembly involving “acoustical science.” Instead of a lecture, Allman and Cher were there, as well as a Syracuse band called Freeze.
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Sean Kirst: After passing of Mark Cass, North Side Learning Center leaders seek to build upon his love and vision
An annual dinner Saturday creates a chance to both honor Cass and to look toward the future for immigrant communities served at the Park Street complex.
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Sean Kirst: Tonight in Syracuse, a national update on the church, clergy sexual abuse and healing for survivors
The public is invited to hear reflections from Albany Bishop Mark O’Connell, chair-elect of a key church committee for protecting children.
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Sean Kirst: Jim Gifford’s life equaled faith in Elmwood. Saturday’s cleanup, in his memory, nurtures that spark.
An annual gathering in honor of a guy, lost to violence, whose everyday world represented full neighborhood commitment.
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Sean Kirst: For three more months, at St. Lucy’s, cherishing ‘Father Jim’s Way’
A community surprise was unveiled last Thursday for a legendary priest, renowned for his outreach, who is set to retire on Jan. 1.
