Colbert Gives Sendoff as His Producer Gets Ready to Lead CNN
By DAVID BAUDER, AP Media Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Colbert gave a heartfelt sendoff to his show's producer, Chris Licht, who was appointed Monday as the new chairman and CEO of CNN.
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Licht had worked in news before he started running the late-night comedy show in 2016.
Colbert said that while he knew Licht would be able to do the job when he met him, he wasn't sure if he would like him. Instead, he said he has grown to love him.
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Colbert joked that Licht would be renaming CNN the 'Colbert News Network.'
Licht is expected to take over at CNN in May, following the expected approval of the network's corporate takeover.
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Wynn Hospital at MVHS Construction Tour in Utica, NY
MVHS's Bob Schoefield ushered a tour of the current state of construction at the new Wynn Hospital in downtown Utica on Friday, February 11, 2022. The project is on-schedule and is expected to be completed and open in Fall of 2023.Bill
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Wow! Look At This! "A Star is Born" 29 Celebs Who Were Born in Upstate New York
There is a whole lot of star power on display in this gallery. We feature 29 celebrities who were born in Upstate New York. Many of the names are instantly familiar, such as Lucille Ball and Kirk Douglas, but it is the lesser known stars that are the most fun.
You will recognize most of these people by their faces rather than by their names. Still, no matter how small the role they played in a film or TV show, these actors left an indelible mark wherever and when ever they appeared on screen.
I mean, seriously, who can ever forget Buffalo-born actor Sorrell Booke? Name ring a bell? No? How about his character "Boss Hogg" on the hit TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard?" Now I am sure you remember him!
This list totals 29 celebrities, but we have a feeling that we are missing some. So, if you know a TV or movie star that was born in New York outside of New York City, please let us know over on our Facebook page! We really do want to hear from you!
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Own a Part of Your Childhood, The Catskill Game Farm is For Sale!
If you grew up in the Hudson Valley or tri-state area, the likelihood is you visited the Catskill Game Farm. If you're looking to relive those sweet childhood memories why not buy The Old Catskill Game Farm?
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Nostalgia Alert! 11 Awesome Vintage Upstate General Stores and Five and Dime Stores
We all have memories of those great little five-and-dime stores and general stores of our youth. They were the heartbeat of our communities. They sold just about everything, you could get a pretty good meal in most of them, and of course, the showstopper was always the rows of penny candies. Upstate still has plenty of these stores around (some of them 100, 150, 170 years old!). Here is a list to start you on your trip back to the general stores of your youth. They are all great!
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