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Stained Glass History   

Skaneateles church is using its windows to re-connect with  former parishoners

Willows as living art   

An historic willow patch in the village is being reclaimed, creating a green space and more.

Almost done: the only navigable aqueduct in NY   

After planning for 38 years, construction crews are almost finished rebuilding the 170 year old aqueduct over 9 Mile Creek.

The Great Swamp Conservancy   

The Great Swamp Conservancy owns 200 acres of land, centered north of Canastota.

The Political Trial of the Century   

Teddy Roosevelt stood trial for libel, and the nation watched headlines from Syracuse

Butterfly Garden of Hope   

The Onondaga Lake Parkway Garden is a quiet place for those who grieve, but it's also popular for weddings and prom pictures

Apple Blossom time in LaFayette   

The hard work of producing an apple crop.

Webster Pond: Nature in the city   

A Syracuse-sportsmen's club partnership has turned a piece of Syracuse into a nature preserve

Syracuse's Scarab Vase: A National Treasure   

Syracuse's Scarab Vase was stolen, and recovered, 20 years ago.  The priceless Syracuse-created piece is considered one of the top 100 art pieces in America

Uniquely Central New York: The ReStore Store   

Hard to find items, both new and 'gently used' line the shelves and aisles of Syracuse's ReStore, and profits go to building new homes

Community Test Kitchen develops local food business   

After a year in business, the Syracuse Community Test Kitchen is helping food entrepreneurs create new products for the regional food market.

Homer's Time Capsule: Look back at 1950 and 1893   

School renovation project turns up looks at two previous renovations and their eras.

West Lake Conservators   

  'Art doctors' use high-tech and ages-old crafts for preventive and restoration work on art, textiles, and paper.

SUNY ESF's rooftop greenhouse   

A green house with a different feel.

Uniquely CNY: Lights on the Lake   

Toys of the Nifty Fifties   

"I had one of those",  a common comment at the seasonal display

Tully HS students grow produce for cafeteria   

Student project changing attitude on eating vegetables

Uniquely CNY: Toothpick City 2   

North Syracuse man builds temples and towers

Uniquely CNY: Candy for Cash   

Lyncourt Orthodontist opens Halloween candy trade-in to community

Uniquely CNY: The Holtkamp Organ   

SU organ is a landmark in its own right

Uniquely Central NY: Mexico High School's murals   

Mexico High School & the White House have the only known complete sets

Delavan Center: Art complex that's grown despite adversity   

Gallery that came from Labor Day Storm Damages celebrating anniversary

Uniquely CNY: DEC Aquarium at the State Fair   

A tradition that teaches about the area's ecology  

Montezuma Wildlife Refuge   

Celebrating its 70th anniversary as a refuge, this area is working at more family-friendly activities.

Polo match to benefit the Syracuse Opera   

Not for the faint of heart, polo is fun to play... and watch.

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