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An artist out to promote her culture
Feb 13, 2009 — Charlotte King is an artist with a mission. She grew up on the Akwesasne Mohawk Reservation near Massena and recently received an art degree from SUNY-Potsdam. Her goal now is to get more Mohawk art into mainstream galleries, and help preserve the region's strong artistic traditions. She's one of more than 300 artists on the reservation, from painters to basket weavers. Her love of art has taken her to the Smithsonian and Sante Fe. But, King draws and paints what she knows, the local environment around the St. Regis and St. Lawrence Rivers and her Native American culture. Some of her work is on display in Massena and Cornwall this month. Todd Moe has this profile. Go to full article
Republican Convention toned down
Sep 01, 2008 — A scaled down Republican National Convention got underway in Saint Paul. New York's delegation mingled at a low key opening reception, but like everyone else were preoccupied with news of the hurricane and what it might mean for their political gathering. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
SUNY Potsdam's Interim President Resigns
Oct 27, 2005 — SUNY Potsdam interim president Robert King says he's resigning to take a new job. King will lead a not-for-profit in Arizona. Martha Foley reports. Go to full article
SUNY Chancellor Defends Plan to Raise Tuition
Feb 09, 2005 — SUNY Chancellor Bob King defended his plan to raise tuition gradually at public colleges each year. King was grilled by state lawmakers examining Governor Pataki's state budget plan. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
SUNY Chancellor King to Take Leave
Jan 12, 2005 — SUNY Chancellor Robert King has requested a leave for personal and professional reasons. He wrote a letter to the SUNY Board of Trustees saying he wants to spend more time with his family, recharge his inner batteries, and reflect on the future of the university. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
Tupper Lake: Public School Bible Study Rejected
Apr 02, 2004 — This week, Tupper Lake's Board of Education rejected a proposal that a Bible study class be added as an elective to the school's curriculum. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, board members said the program would be too expensive. Bill King, a local activist and former school board member, raised the idea. He says school officials are afraid to place the controversial issue on the ballot. He spoke with Brian Mann. Go to full article
Royals Visit Canada
May 08, 2002 — Royal watchers in Canada's capital region are getting a double dose this week. The King and Queen of Norway visited Hull to unveil a Vikings exhibit at the Museum of Civilization yesterday, and Princess Margriet of the Netherlands arrives tomorrow to attend the annual Tulip Festival in Ottawa. Todd Moe reports. Go to full article
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