by Chris Clemens Cities all across the state have really wonderful collections of public art. Often times, art fanatics will travel to certain places just to view those pieces. Everything from “unofficial” spots with a rotating exhibit of non-sanctioned graffiti, to high-end, very costly installations that brighten the landscape for passersby. Sometimes the purpose is […]
by Chris Clemens Italian immigrant, Rose Alloco, moved to Wayne County in the early 1900’s. Her daughter, Katherine, married the son of a local farmer named Adrian. Soon after the couple’s happy marriage in Sodus Center, Rose came to learn that Katherine was being molested by her father-in-law, John DeBadts. Having no qualms about protecting […]
by Jacalyn Meyvis Lyons, the Peppermint Village, is a small town located in Wayne County, about 50 minutes from the heart of Rochester. I highly recommend taking the backs roads, which is only a few minutes longer than I-90 (and no tolls)! I met with Patty Alena, historian and president of Lyons Heritage Society. The […]
by Chris Clemens Did you know there are literally thousands of museums in New York?? There are quite a few ‘little’ museums that are established yet still a bit unknown and some of those are my favorite to discover. Some are in neighborhood historic houses, or in an unsuspecting Main Street storefront, or even in the back […]
I have been through the Sodus Point area numerous times over the years and even to the location of the Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum, but until now, have never actually taken a tour or climbed the tower. It was one of my Bucket List items that was long overdue, so I took advantage of one […]