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Toadstools lit in an array of colors line a portion of the trail during the Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience.
COLUMN: Mesmerizing, magical walk in the woods in Westchester
“You’re a wizard, Nicole!” OK, maybe Hagrid and I didn’t have that exact conversation. more
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Jessica Henwick, from left, Kate Hudson and Janelle Monáe in a scene from “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.”
REVIEW: ‘Glass Onion’ solves the case of the perfect sequel
It was Director Johnson, on Netflix with the “Glass Onion.” That’s the solution for the most fun you’re going to have watching a new movie at home this holiday season. more
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A better credit score can expand your access to credit and make borrowing more affordable. For example, having a score of 700 versus 650 could mean getting approved for a new car loan at 4.9% interest instead of 7.25% interest, financial experts say.
NerdWallet: Five ways to build your credit score in 2023
You’ve got big financial plans for 2023. Maybe they include buying a home or car, or getting a new travel rewards credit card to help pay for your next trip. more
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Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) help people who meet the income eligibility limits to lower their Medicare costs, including assistance with paying for premiums, deductibles and coinsurance. In 2022 there were three MSP’s.
COLUMN: Saving money on Medicare in 2023
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period for 2023. While the annual Fall Open Enrollment Period has ended, we have now entered the winter Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. more
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A close up view of a poinsettia in the Xochimilco borough of Mexico City, Saturday, Dec. 10. Despite being a universal Christmas icon, few people are aware the Christmas Eve flower, commonly known as the poinsettia, is native to Mexico.
COLUMN: ‘Tis the season for poinsettias
The poinsettia, one of the most recognizable plants, is the top-selling potted plant in the United States. more
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John David Fay
ROUNDING THIRD: ‘Christmas now’ glory is the same old story
This time of year, always sends my mind floating back to the Christmases I enjoyed as achild and young man. more
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Donna Thompson
VALLEY MUSINGS: Ready for Christmas? Not so much
When I retired I had visions of an organized holiday season with presents purchased and wrapped, baked goods prepared, the house decorated without my traditional mid-December panic. more
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Kate Winslet, as Ronal, left, and Cliff Curtis, as Tonowari, in a scene from “Avatar: The Way of Water.”
REVIEW: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ lives up to the first film
After 13 long years of waiting, the highly anticipated sequel to the first “Avatar” film is finally here, and it delivers the same wild impact of the first. more
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Steve Clark
COLUMN: This Christmas, allow your hearts to grow
In the 1957 Christmas classic, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” we read about the grumpy and grouchy main character, the Grinch. We quickly learn that he hates Christmas. more
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For Christians worldwide, the miracle of the manger bursts into hearts with the promise of a living God and eternal life. It is the basis of a faith that has transformed the world like no other.
COLUMN: New church vows to follow the old ways, saving Christmas in a dying world
Jesus is coming again. For Christians worldwide, the miracle of the manger bursts into hearts with the promise of a living God and eternal life. more
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The Cornerstone Plymouth Bethesda Church, 500 Plant St. in Utica.
RETROSPECTIVE 2022: A reflection on privilege and the less fortunate
Three months into my position as a news reporter for the Sentinel Media Company led to what I believe to be one of the most impactful stories that I’ve written so far. more
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COLUMN: Resolutions to make you healthier in the new year
Those of us involved with health care wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year. more
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COLUMN: Why am I hearing so much about RSV?
From a surge in RSV cases to COVID and the flu, the news headlines can feel overwhelming. more
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JOHN DAVID FAY
ROUNDING THIRD: Song lyrics express meaning of Christmas
Christmas is that very special time for Christians to celebrate their savior and leader. more
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COLUMN: Have a holly jolly Christmas — tips for growing a holiday favorite
We love the song: tis the season to deck the halls with boughs of holly! The holidays remind everyone about holly, with miniature holly plants, or using holly in winter decorations. more
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Gepetto, voiced by David Bradley, left, and Pinocchio, voiced by Gregory Mann, in a scene from “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio.”
REVIEW: Stop-motion animation shines in yet another ‘Pinocchio’ movie
This year saw the release of two Pinocchio films. Disney put out a live action version of their classic animated film, which wasn’t particularly memorable. more
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Rev. Letta Palmer
COLUMN: A weary world rejoices
In these last few days of Advent, we are preparing for the arrival of the promised King of Kings, the Emmanuel or God with us. more
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The showy, long purple cones of an Oriental spruce (Picea orientalis) tree.
COLUMN: Six favorite conifers and the cones they produce
In much of the country, much of the landscape goes barren from fall through spring. Evergreens are typically the workhorse plants that carry us through. But not all evergreens are created equal. more
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Mattacola
COLUMN: Holiday movie classics can help unwrap many financial lessons
I’m a sucker for Christmas. Always have been. I truly love it all. more
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JOHN DAVID FAY
ROUNDING THIRD: Trying to remember what to celebrate this holiday season
The poem this week is called, “Holidays,” but not because I want to talk about their significance or meaning. more
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