September 1st, 2016

Writer, actor, teacher, entrepreneur Omanii Abdullah on stage (and in character) at the Community Folk Art Center (circa 2012)
Tags: 2016, CFAC, Connective Corridor, Omanii Abdullah-Grace, Theater, Throwback Thursday
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August 30th, 2016

Ralph Rotella: Cobbler to Champion
At the New York State Fair, Ralph Rotella, who began collecting shoes for charity in 2011, was presented as the Today’s Option Champion. A Today’s Options Champion is someone who is using his or her time and talent to make a difference in the lives of an aging population. The vote was tallied previously, but today he was officially named the Grand Champion. Rotella won $10,000 for his charity, the Rescue Mission Alliance.
Tags: 2016, Downtown Syracuse, Fashion, New York State Fair, Ralph Rotella, Rescue Mission, Shoes, Today's Options Champion
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August 30th, 2016

Street Performer, NYS Fair
Tags: 2016, Hats, New York State Fair, Street Photography
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August 29th, 2016

Jenna Jacbos (center), the 2016 New York State Indian Village Princess, participated in the Stomp Dance at the New York State Fair.

Jacobs, who is also a student at SUNY Oswego, says she wants to be a role model for youth of the Nation.

Jacobs participated in the Sharp Stick Dance with Heath Hill (left).
Tags: 2016, Dance, Indian Village, Jenna Jacobs, New York State Fair
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August 29th, 2016

New York State Gospel Choir Director Jason Barnes took things to another level during yesterday’s show.
Tags: 2016, Gospel Weekend, Music, New York State Fair
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August 28th, 2016

Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply met with fans before the show at Chevy Court.

Vendor, City Market

Catching a breeze on the Drag Strip

Zyiere Edwards sang a solo during the New York State Gospel Choir show.

You know it’s hot (heat index above 90) when the airbrush artists blow themselves off.
Tags: 2016, Gospel Weekend, Hats, New York State Fair, Russell Hitchcock, Street Photography, Weather
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August 28th, 2016

Sand sculpture: In Progress
Tags: 2016, Center of Progress Building, New York State Fair, Syracuse Architectural Digest
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August 28th, 2016

Coach New football coach Dino Babers and AD John Wildhack were special guests for last night’s Chiefs game. They both threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Wildhack threw a solid strike. Coach Babers, whose windup almost mimicked a young Vida Blue, went “wild thing” and threw it low and way outside. He was a good sport though and made sure to cover the plate after the passed ball. This was a great intro into the community.
Tags: 2016, Coach Dino Babers, NBT Bank Stadium, Syracuse Chiefs, Syracuse University Football, Week in Review
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