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Calamagrostis × acutiflora, called feather reed-grass
COLUMN: Consider ornamental grasses in your landscape
Striking foliage, plumes of blossoms, and motion -- ornamental grasses are rewarding landscape plants. more
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Idris Elba in a scene from “Beast.”
REVIEW: Simple and pretty good; Idris Elba fights a lion in ‘Beast’
Sometimes a movie can be something as simple as Idris Elba fighting an angry lion. Such is “Beast,” a perfectly fine action monster movie in which actor Idris Elba throws his hands against the king of the jungle. more
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ROUNDING THIRD: You are unique in your own way
Life is about learning. It is ongoing from the cradle to the grave, barring disease (i.e. dementia) or injury to our learning center (brain). more
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Symptomatic leaves from an oak wilt infected tree.
COLUMN: Lookout for invasive tree diseases
Our precious trees are under attack by invasive insects and diseases. Some have spread rapidly and are causing economic and ecological impacts on our forests and urban trees. more
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Amber Midthunder as Naru and Dane DeLiegro as the Predator in a scene from “Prey.”
REVIEW: ‘Prey’ belongs on the big screen
In an age of endless sequels, spin-offs and reboots comes “Prey,” a new film in the Predator franchise that is actually pretty great and successfully rejuvenates the series. more
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Pictured is the mosh pit in front of the East Stage at Woodstock '99.
REVIEW: New Woodstock ‘99 documentary covers the topic, but has no new revelations
Enough time has passed that the infamous Woodstock ‘99 in Rome has become an historical event, and several different documentaries have come out of the woodwork to try to understand what happened. … more
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Visitors having fun at Selfie City CNY, a self-service photography studio, otherwise known as a “selfie museum,” on Commerical Drive in New Hartford.
Business of the Week: Selfie museum opens in New Hartford
Selfie City CNY is a self-service photography studio, otherwise known as a “selfie museum.” more
Krypto, voiced by Dwayne Johnson, in a scene from “DC League of Super Pets.”
REVIEW: ‘League of Super-Pets’ perfect for pet lovers
If you’ve ever wanted to find a beginner-style superhero movie to ease your young children into the genre, the animated “DC League of Super-Pets” has got you covered. more
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Commuters pass through Grand Central Terminal on March 10, 2020 in New York. Millennials are known for changing jobs often, but how does that affect their retirement savings? That depends on several factors. It's a good idea to weigh the pros and cons before taking the leap.
Millennial Money: Can job-hopping help retirement savings?
Millennials have been coined the “job-hopping generation,” and I’ve contributed to that stereotype. I started my career at 22 and have job-hopped almost every year since. For many of those … more
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From left, Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, and Brandon Perea in a scene from “Nope.”
REVIEW: ‘Nope’ brings chills with an alien abduction horror story
The alien abduction genre gets a spooky new entry with “Nope,” the latest from current horror movie icon Jordan Peele. more
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A grey squirrel nibbles a nut in front of foxgloves in St. James Park in London.
Wildflower whimsy: Add foxgloves to your garden
Foxgloves are one of my personal favorites. With their tall spires of colorful flowers, these beauties create drama in the semi-shade or shade garden. more
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James Joseph Plunkett designed the El Presidio building in Santa Barbara, California. Unfortunately the Rome native died before construction was completed.
COLUMN: Rome man was architect for famous California buildings
A California city that was destroyed by an earthquake in 1925 was beautifully rebuilt with the help of a Rome native. Architect James Joseph Plunkett was born in Rome in 1900. The Pacific Coast … more
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This image released by Netflix shows Maisie Brumble, voiced by Zaris-Angel Hator, in a scene from the animated film "The Sea Beast."
REVIEW: Netflix’s latest animated film is an enjoyable sea monster adventure
Despite all of the problems that Netflix has with retaining subscribers and staying afloat, they still make some pretty great original content. more
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From left, Kevin, Gru, voiced by Steve Carell, and Stuart in a scene from “Minions: The Rise of Gru.”
REVIEW: It’s the return of the little yellow troublemakers
Do your children like the Minions? Do you find them pretty funny too? Well, good news, they made another one of those movies, and it for sure has the Minions in it doing Minion things. more
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Grandmaster Clifford Crandall Jr. is ready to serve it up in the pickleball court.
COLUMN: You’re never too old for pickleball
Clifford Crandall Jr. has a message for everyone over age 60: “Get up, get moving, and enjoy yourself!” Crandall has produced a video series, “Still Alive and Kicking.” Check out the video in the gallery. more
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Powdery mildew on a peony plant is shown in New Paltz. The powdery white dusting is a sign of disease.
COLUMN: Combating common garden diseases
Diseases can come to your garden due to weather conditions, passed by the wind, or even carried by a visiting insect. There are three elements, which must be present to have a plant disease: a … more
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Austin Butler in a scene from “Elvis.”
REVIEW: ‘Elvis’ biopic is ultimately a downer
Elvis Presley is rightly hailed as one of the greatest musicians of all time, and the new biopic “Elvis” does a fine job of telling his life’s story. more
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Buzz Lightyear, voiced by Chris Evans, and Sox, voiced by Peter Sohn, in a scene from the animated film “Lightyear.”
REVIEW: ‘Lightyear’ lacks the Pixar magic
“Lightyear” is what you get when not even beloved animation studio Pixar is trying very hard. It’s no “Toy Story.” more
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This image released by Universal Pictures shows DeWanda Wise, left, and Laura Dern in a scene from "Jurassic World Dominion." (Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment via AP)
REVIEW: 'Dominion' offers much of the same
It would be too easy to compare the “Jurassic World” franchise with a lumbering dinosaur, so let’s just say that the new threequel — “Dominion” — is probably everything you want … more
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A spotted lanternfly at a vineyard in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Spotted lanternfly along with Asian jumping worms are the latest threats in New York.
COLUMN: New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week
All of us can influence the introduction, spread and management of invasive species. Learn more by participating in this year’s New York Invasive Species Awareness Week, June 6-12. more
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