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An historic nest of bald eagles near Onondaga Lake attracts a loyal group of skilled photographers, who waited months to see the young eagles take flight. By @seankirst centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-at-…

For months, Mike Greenlar - a legendary CNY photographer - joined group of peers following two Onondaga Lake eagle hatchlings in nest, sibling lost in storm. For my @Central_Current column, Mike captured this triumphant early flight by young eagle, almost ready to be on its own:

I was saddened to write this story on the death of John Spears, director of the @buffalolibrary. As a journalist, I spoke with John many times, in good times and bad. He filled every conversation with insight, thoughtfulness and humor. buffalonews.com/news/local/art…

@seankirst: At a sacred place, ‘mindblowing’ tale of the nesting eagles of Onondaga Lake centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-at-…

On the same day I write about the sheer wonder of baby eagles at Onondaga Lake, I see this guy.

For months, legendary #UpstateAmerica photographer Mike Greenlar has joined group of photographers closely following nesting eagles, raising their young near Onondaga Lake - stunning event at place sacred to Haudenosaunee. My @Central_Current column, with Mike’s beautiful images:

In an event of historic meaning that one wildlife biologist describes as 'mindblowing,' nesting eagles are again raising their young near Onondaga Lake, of sacred meaning to #Haudenosaunee. My @Central_Current column with images by legendary #MikeGreenlar: centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-at-…

ICE rattled a Central New York village. Then, its police chief partnered with ICE. centralcurrent.org/ice-rattled-a-…

Gov. Kathy Hochul directed the state power authority to build another nuclear reactor to meet New York’s power needs, with Oswego County as a potential host. Hochul’s order pitted clean energy advocates against each other. centralcurrent.org/new-york-wants…

John Kucko, who spends much of his life photographing natural wonder in CNY & WNY, lists 5 favorite spots: Watkins Glen, Taughannock, Enfield Glen, Letchworth - & Eternal Flame Falls in Orchard Park, which Kucko learned about only after years of covering nearby Bills. His image:

Every day, as he noted in my @Central_Current column, @JohnKucko wakes up early in suburban Rochester and chooses points within 2/3 hours for his beautiful images - which sometimes include old Lake Erie lighthouse in my Dunkirk hometown, as shown here in Kucko images. My piece:

Years ago, I became aware of @john_kucko's work through his beautiful images of Oswego lighthouse, like one below - place with hard, powerful heritage. Finally met John recently in #fingerlakes to learn how he travels every day for magnificent video, photos of #UpstateAmerica:

For years, I admired beautiful #upstateamerica images captured by former sports anchor @JohnKucko - ‘from Cooperstown to Ripley’ - and wondered how he does it, how it started. Finally, at #taughannockfalls, I found out. My @Central_Current column: centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-for…

Henry Wesley, Willowbrook survivor and groundbreaking advocate for rights of the disabled, died this month. In memory of #UpstateAmerica giant and his late wife Jean, a close friend vows to complete one last quest. To read my @Central_Current column, follow this thread:

Rattlesnake, buffalo on weck and chicken wing cupcakes with bleu cheese frosting: how the Taste of Buffalo has changed, and remained the same, over the years buffalonews.com/life-entertain…

Henry Wesley: After decades of suffering and abuse at the Willowbrook State School, his life as groundbreaking advocate for developmentally disabled was a triumph. His funeral was today: his friends fear the loss of his conscience, his sheer power as a witness. My column:

Henry and Jean Wesley on wedding day of their close friend, Britnie Barmore: Henry, Willowbrook survivor and legendary advocate, died this week - and Barmore has mission of deep meaning to NYC as last gift to this couple she loved, as I explain in my @centralcurrent column:

Henry Wesley’s life is a reminder — as cuts to Medicaid and the federal safety net loom — about the fragility of his and others’ hard-earned chance at independent living. Read the full story here: centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-the…

Passing of an American giant: Services today for Henry Wesley - who survived brutal treatment at #WillowbrookStateSchool, then became legendary advocate in #UpstateAmerica for Americans with developmental disabilities. My @Central_Current column: centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-the…

CNY Fair Housing, which fights discrimination in housing in the region, and other fair housing organizations could see drastic cuts when federal appropriations bills are approved. Read the full story here: centralcurrent.org/central-new-yo…