Local Faces
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505Portrait of an Artist: A Syracuse preteen paints, draws and explores
At just 12 years old, Amiah Crisler has already learned the importance of building a well-balanced life. For her, creativity is an...
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728Uncommon Companions: Local pet store sticks to its niche
Walking into Ack’s Exotic Pets in Cicero, you quickly realize it’s not an average pet store. You won’t find any dog apparel...
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5932Chickens, Eggs & More: A family learns to manage a very small farm
Ever since she was a first-grader, Emma Streeter has wanted to be a veterinarian. Now 13, she raises animals on a Jamesville...
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531Doing Right by Animals: Shelter helps heal and find families for dogs and cats
There wasn’t much hope the kitten would survive. A distraught motorist brought a 2-month-old orange tabby through a rainstorm to Wanderers’ Rest...
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497Accept Yourself: Parents’ self-image matters to their children
Parents constantly give messages to kids about what bodies are supposed to look like, whether they are conscious of it or not....
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834Rhythm Nation: Student drummers tap into a rich cultural tradition
John Heard has been a mainstay on the local music scene for more than 35 years, but his 14 years as...
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721315 Bulletin
Scouts BSA Adds Troops for Girls The Boy Scouts of America last month added opportunities for girls ages 11 to 17. Scouts...
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1.0KOpening the World: Rochester School for the Deaf offers specialized education, community
Every Monday morning, 12-year old Lucas Krukowski boards a school bus at his Cicero home and heads off to school. But, unlike...
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544Diverse Strengths, Diverse Needs: The Kurpiewski family navigates life with positivity and gratitude
Jessica and Stephen Kurpiewski have three children: Adriana, 12, Briana, 10, and Caleb, 7. Adriana enjoys dance, color guard and drawing. Briana...
