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West Kortright Center With Doom Dogs | Expressions
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- West Kortright Center With Doom Dogs | Expressions
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Expressions goes on the road to scenic Delaware County and visits the historic West Kortright Center. For the past 50 years, this unique venue has hosted a variety of artistic performances and workshops for all ages. We learn more about their organization and also enjoy a concert from the improv rock trio, Doom Dogs! Adara Alston hosts.
Episode originally aired on March 21, 2025
Photo of Reeves Gabrels and Robert Smith courtesy of Mauro Melis
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- Harriet Tubman statue unveiled
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Harriet Tubman Center for Freedom and Equity at Binghamton University unveiled a new statue of Tubman along the Downtown Binghamton Freedom Trail earlier today. Anne Bailey, director of the center, said for her, the statue is personal.“I feel an incredible debt, and I mean a debt, to people like Harriet Tubman and the other group of multicultural heroes on this trail who, to me, are real heroes,” Bailey said. “What they did, their sacrifices, their fearlessness, the actions that they took, that's what's made my life possible. I would not have the life that I have, my family would not have the life that we have, without their actions.
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- Jennifer's Story | Shattering the Myths
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Jennifer shares her story and opens up about her experience with depression, revealing how she has learned to find fulfillment in life despite the challenges.
Air date 3/10/2025
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- Suicide Prevention Messaging | Shattering the Myths
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Experts discuss the most effective language to use around sensitive topics, offering advice for anybody struggling with their mental health and tips for reaching out to loved ones.
Air date 3/10/2025
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- Rachael's Story | Shattering the Myths
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Rachael shares her story and opens up about experiencing the loss of a loved one.
Air date 3/10/2025
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- Physical vs Mental Health | Shattering the Myths
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Is physical health or mental health more important? Experts explain why this comparison is misleading.
Air date 3/10/2025
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- Shame and Mental Health | Shattering the Myths
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Diane shares her story and discusses how shame and embarrassment can impact mental health, acting as a barrier to those who need support the most.
Air date 3/10/2025
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- "Song Two" | Doom Dogs at the West Kortright Center | Expressions
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Doom Dogs, a three piece improvisational indie rock group, Doom Dogs, featuring guitarist Reeves Gabrels (The Cure), bassist Jair-Rohm Parker Wells and drummer Jonathan Kane (Swans), performing at the West Kortright Center on July 11, 2024.
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- Maggie's Story | Shattering the Myths
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Maggie opens up about her lived mental health experience and shares tips for building a support network.
Air date 3/10/2025
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- Asking for Help | Shattering the Myths
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Diane shares another story highlighting the importance of asking for help, and why people who talk about suicide aren't "just seeking attention".
Air date 3/10/2025
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- "Song One" | Doom Dogs at the West Kortright Center | Expressions
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Doom Dogs, a three piece improvisational indie rock group, Doom Dogs, featuring guitarist Reeves Gabrels (The Cure), bassist Jair-Rohm Parker Wells and drummer Jonathan Kane (Swans), performing at the West Kortright Center on July 11, 2024.
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- West Kortright Center & Doom Dogs | Expressions | WSKG Public Radio
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Expressions travels to Delaware County to visit the West Kortright Center. This non-profit organization holds youth and adult craft workshops as well as holding concerts in their unique venue. This episode also features a performance from the Doom Dogs, a three piece improvisational indie rock group. Doom Dogs are guitarist Reeves Gabrels, bassist Jair-Rohm Parker Wells and drummer Jonathan Kane.
Check out this short preview and be watching for the premiere on WSKG-TV on Friday, March 21st at 8:30 P.M. and streaming at wskg.org
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- #protectmypublicmedia: Sharon Gould
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- WSKG's staff is all in on protecting public media. Hear our stories and share yours for #ProtectMyPublicMedia Day on March 6th.
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- #protectmypublicmedia: Patrick Holmes
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- WSKG's staff is all in on protecting public media. Hear our stories and share yours for #ProtectMyPublicMedia Day on March 6th.
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- #protectmypublicmedia: Mike Micha
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- WSKG's staff is all in on protecting public media. Hear our stories and share yours for #ProtectMyPublicMedia Day on March 6th.
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- #protectmypublicmedia: Marley Vavra
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- WSKG's staff is all in on protecting public media. Hear our stories and share yours for #ProtectMyPublicMedia Day on March 6th.
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- #protectmypublicmedia: Emily Swan
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- WSKG's staff is all in on protecting public media. Hear our stories and share yours for #ProtectMyPublicMedia Day on March 6th.
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- #protectmypublicmedia: Christine Dempsey #protectmypublicmedia
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- WSKG's staff is all in on protecting public media. Hear our stories and share yours for #ProtectMyPublicMedia Day on March 6th.
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- #protectmypublicmedia: Brieanna Moreno
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- WSKG's staff is all in on protecting public media. Hear our stories and share yours for #ProtectMyPublicMedia Day on March 6th.
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- #protectmypublicmedia: Andy Pioch
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- WSKG's staff is all in on protecting public media. Hear our stories and share yours for #ProtectMyPublicMedia Day on March 6th.
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- #protectmypublicmedia: Amelia Pena
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- WSKG's staff is all in on protecting public media. Hear our stories and share yours for #ProtectMyPublicMedia Day on March 6th.
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- #protectmypublicmedia: Alyssa Micha
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- WSKG's staff is all in on protecting public media. Hear our stories and share yours for #ProtectMyPublicMedia Day on March 6th.
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- North To Freedom | WSKG | Upstate NY History Documentaries
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- An original documentary from WSKG Public Television and filmmaker Brian Frey, North to Freedom examines the important role Upstate New York played in the Underground Railroad during the years leading up to and during the American Civil War. The Central and Southern Tier of the state, including the Finger Lakes region, served as crucial passages and ultimate destinations for those seeking freedom, offering hope and refuge to enslaved Americans. Binghamton, Elmira, Owego, Ithaca, Syracuse, Peterboro, and dozens of other communities provided safe houses, churches, and sanctuaries along the route from the South.
North to Freedom was made possible with the support of:
Tompkins Community Bank.
Corning Community Impact and Investment
The Community Foundation for South Central New York
The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes
The Community Foundation of Tompkins County
First Aired Feb 18, 2025
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- Graduate Student Employees Union Protest
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Members of Binghamton University’s Graduate Student Employees Union marched across campus Wednesday, joining protests on SUNY campuses across the state. The union’s contract with the university system has been under negotiation for more than a year. Among other things, the union is demanding a minimum pay floor of $40,059 for graduate students working at upstate schools.
SUNY declined to comment on the protests, citing ongoing negotiations.
For more on this story, visit wskg.org.
Video footage: Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo
Editing: Alyssa Micha
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- Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers | For The Goodness of God | Expressions | WSKG Public Media
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Expressions presents the Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers performing at Ford Hall on the campus at Ithaca College. Soloist Jayna Simeon leads this rendition of the gospel classic, "For The Goodness of God" backed by a select group of Jubilee Singers. Check out this performance and be watching for the full episode featuring the Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers on February, 21 at 8:30 PM on WSKG-TV and streaming live at wskg.org
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- North to Freedom promo
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Behind the legends of the Underground Railroad lies a story of ordinary people who became extraordinary heroes. Clandestine networks, perilous journeys, and acts of bold resistance came together to create a movement far greater than the myths of secret rooms and tunnels. Discover how Upstate New York’s communities and unsung individuals shaped this
fight for freedom.
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- The Devil's Fire | WSKG | Upstate NY History Documentaries
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- THE DEVIL'S FIRE is an original documentary from WSKG Public Television and filmmaker Brian Frey. Utilizing never-before-seen photographs and investigative archival material, the film tells the story behind the Binghamton Clothing Company's charismatic owner, Reed B. Freeman, and the young immigrant workers trapped in the deadly blaze that hot Tuesday in July of 1913.
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- Tri-Cities Opera Panel for ALL IS CALM
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Join us for a panel discussion of the upcoming TCO production, ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914.
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- Alonzo's Ghost | WSKG | Upstate NY History Documentaries
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- "Alonzo’s Ghost" is a captivating documentary that delves into the history of Binghamton's Roberson Mansion, a stunning example of Gilded Age American architecture. Commissioned by Alonzo
Roberson and designed by Charles Edward Vosbury, this Italian Renaissance masterpiece showcases the grandeur of its era, featuring ornate details and expert craftsmanship. As viewers explore the mansion's interior, they'll witness intricate woodwork that serves as a testament to a bygone era of
meticulous artistry. Amidst whispers of lingering spirits, the film unravels the mystery of the mansion's rumored ghosts, blending its historical significance with a touch of the supernatural, offering a unique glimpse into the past and the tales that still haunt its halls.
Written and Produced by Brian Frey
Narrated by Gabra Zackman
Running time: 59:30
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- NYS Senate 52nd District Debate - Hosted by WSKG
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Expressions: Digital Director's Cut Featuring the Pocket Opera Project
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Go behind the scenes of our latest Expressions episode featuring the Pocket Opera Project. We'll talk to key members of the production and show performances not included in the broadcast episode.
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- Student Protests at Cornell #cornell #cornelluniversity
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Anti-war protests continue at Cornell University, as tensions rise over the suspension of an international graduate student.
Around 150 people gathered at Day Hall Wednesday to call for the university to divest from weapons manufacturers fueling the war in Gaza, and to overturn the student’s suspension.
A group of around 10 counter-demonstrators also came to Day Hall. One counter-protester rushed into the crowd saying the protesters were supporting criminals. Police removed him from the crowd.
The protest continued after the incident.
Video by Aurora Berry/WSKG
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- Videographer Alyssa Micha nerds out about cameras!
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The WSKG staff are NERDING OUT this week as part of our Fall Pledge Drive. Here's our Videographer, Alyssa Micha!
Tell us what you #NerdOut about, and go to WSKG.org to support all the awesome public media nerds in our region!
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- Sen. Chuck Schumer announces high speed rail manufacturing in Horseheads
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- On Monday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced a new manufacturing hub to build high-speed trains in Chemung County. Technology company Siemens and its transportation subsidiary, Siemens Mobility will build a $60 million, 300,000-square-foot-facility in the village of Horseheads for train production.
Video by Natalie Abruzzo/WSKG
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- Pro-Palestine rally at Cornell
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Around 150 pro-Palestinian demonstrators, made up of students and community members, gathered for a rally on Cornell University’s campus Monday. The Cornell Coalition for Mutual Liberation, an alliance of student groups responsible for last spring’s encampment at the university, is calling for divestment from weapons companies, among other reforms to Cornell. #cornelluniversity #cornell #gaza
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- Pro-Palestinian rally at Cornell
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Around 150 pro-Palestinian demonstrators, made up of students and community members, gathered for a rally on Cornell University’s campus Monday. The Cornell Coalition for Mutual Liberation, an alliance of student groups responsible for last spring’s encampment at the university, is calling for divestment from weapons companies, among other reforms to Cornell. #cornell #cornelluniversity #gaza
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- Pocket Opera on Expressions
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- In 2024, stories from the WSKG Writers Challenge were turned into "pocket operas" by the Tri City Opera Company. The next episode of Expressions spotlights these collaborations.
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- Kilrush | Ten Penny | Expressions: On The Road | WSKG Public Media
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Kilrush perform the traditional Irish jig, 'Ten Penny' in this Expressions Extra Clip filmed at the Hill Top Inn in Elmira, New York.
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- Elmira residents want pool reopened
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Elmira residents are urging city officials to fund the restoration of the only public pool in the city.
The Brand Park Memorial Pool has been closed to the public for decades.
The fate of the structure is unclear.
Reporter: Natalie Abruzzo
Drone: Alyssa Micha
Video: Patrick Holmes
#elmira #elmirany #PublicMedia #shorts
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- Sim Redmond Band Recut | Expressions | WSKG Public Media
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Expressions presents a classic live performance from the Sim Redmond Band in this recut episode! This concert originally aired live on WSKG in the autumn of 2014 and contains soulful renditions of tunes from across the band's catalog. This episode also contains two songs, "One Perfect Moment" and "All Is Not Lost", that were recorded after the credits rolled in the original broadcast. Program hosted by Adara Alston.
The Sim Redmond Band (2014) | Sim Redmond, Jordan Aceto, Dan Merwin, Asa Redmond, Nate Richardson, Jen Middaugh
Audio Recorded by Robby Hunter, Ryan Kulesza, Eric Adler & Will Russell
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- Former clerk-treasurer, stole $1 million, sentenced to prison, forfeit pension, pay full restitution
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The former clerk-treasurer of the village of Addison in Steuben County, who stole more than $1.1 million in public funds, will be required to pay full restitution as part of a multi-year sentence. Ursula Stone, 56, must also forfeit her state pension.
In May, Stone pleaded guilty and admitted to stealing $1,171,362 in public funds during a 19-year span. She will be sentenced to 3-9 years in state prison. She was convicted of one felony count of corrupting the government.
Along with prison time, Stone must repay the entire amount she stole and forfeit her state-issued pension of $1,920 per month.
Stone retired from her village position in March 2023 during the state’s investigation.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said this is the first case in the history of the state that a public official will give up their pension as part of a criminal sentence.
“This is the first time we've had a district attorney that has figured out the way, in fact, for there to ...
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- Addison clerk-treasurer sentenced to prison, forfeit pension, pay full restitution #breakingnews
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The former clerk-treasurer of the village of Addison in Steuben County, who stole more than $1.1 million in public funds, will be required to pay full restitution as part of a multi-year sentence. Ursula Stone, 56, must also forfeit her state pension.
In May, Stone pleaded guilty and admitted to stealing $1,171,362 in public funds during a 19-year span. She will be sentenced to 3-9 years in state prison. She was convicted of one felony count of corrupting the government.
Along with prison time, Stone must repay the entire amount she stole and forfeit her state-issued pension of $1,920 per month.
Stone retired from her village position in March 2023 during the state’s investigation.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said this is the first case in the history of the state that a public official will give up their pension as part of a criminal sentence.
“This is the first time we've had a district attorney that has figured out the way, in fact, for there to ...
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- Priya Darshini Returns To Origins Cafe | Expressions: Digital Director's Cut | WSKG Public Media
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- WSKG Digital presents this short clip from our recent Expressions: Digital Director's Cut livestream featuring vocalist Priya Darshini. Priya and bandmate Max ZT preview their return to Origins Greenhouse Cafe for a special concert on Saturday, July 27th. We also hear from Kristen Leonard and Evan Jagels from Origins about what the kitchen will have prepared for attendees. Please visit originscafe/events for tickets.
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- Expressions: Digital Director's Cut with Priya Darshini
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- WSKG Digital takes you behind the scenes of our recent Expressions episode featuring traditional Indian singer Priya Darshini. Learn how the crew filmed the concert at Origins Greenhouse Cafe in Cooperstown, New York and see performances not available on the broadcast episode. Priya is joined onstage by cellist Dave Eggar, Max ZT on the hammered dulcimer and Patrick Duke Graney on percussion.
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- Lily's Ghost | Kilrush | Expressions: On The Road | WSKG Public Media
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Kilrush perform their original song 'Lily's Ghost' at the Hill Top Inn in Elmira, New York. Recorded as part of their Expressions: On The Road performance in the Autumn of 2023. Visit wskg.org/expressions to see even more of their performance.
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- Kilrush | Galway Girl | Expressions: On The Road | WSKG Public Media
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Kilrush perform a cover of Steve Earle's "Galway Girl" in this Expressions Extra Clip recorded at the historic Hill Top Inn in Elmira. Kilrush have been performing their triple distilled Celtic Rock for over two decades and the connection they have with their fans is evident in this rendition. Check out more of this performance by visiting wskg.org/expressions
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- Renter Protections Pass in Ithaca, NY
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Ithaca is the latest upstate city to opt into 'good cause' renter protections.
Read more at wskg.org
#ithaca #rentersrights #publicmedianews #ithacacollege #localnews #fingerlakes #shorts
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- A Capitol Fourth 2024
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Join host Alfonso Ribeiro as we celebrate Independence Day with an all-star lineup of performers and the nation’s most dazzling display of fireworks! It’s a party you don’t want to miss!
Tune in to A Capitol Fourth
Thurs, July 4th, 8pm
On WSKG or stream the show on the PBS YouTube channel. #July4thPBS #ACapitolFourth #PBS #shorts
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- FUN FACT Debate History
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Learn a fun fact about the 1976 Presidential Debate and stay up to date with Election 2024 at wskgvotes.org
#publicmedia #EngagedCitizens #Biden #Trump #USPresidents
#Shorts
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- WSKG Presidential Debate History "Awkward Silence"
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- If you remember the 1976 US Presidential debates, you remember one of the most awkward moments in television history. Stay up to date with Election 2024 at wskgvotes.org
#publicmedia #EngagedCitizens #Biden #Trump #USPresidents
#Shorts
