Munich Fires Russian Conductor Gergiev for Supporting Putin
BERLIN (AP) — Munich's mayor says Valery Gergiev has been fired as chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic because of his support for Russian President Vladimir Putin and for not rejecting the invasion of Ukraine.
Mayor Dieter Reiter announced the decision Tuesday after Gergiev didn't respond to Reiter's demand that the 68-year-old Russian conductor change course.
Gergiev had been Munich's chief conductor since the 2015-16 season.
The Verbier Festival said a day earlier that Gergiev resigned as music director at its request. Gergiev is a friend and supporter of Putin.
Ukraine and the World's Response to Russia's Attack - February 24, 2022 to Present
The following images help document Russia's invasion of Urkaine, and the world's response. The reader is STRONGLY CAUTIONED that this gallery CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES, some of which include IMAGES OF DEATH. As of March 5, 2022 the gallery includes images that are not suitable for all readers. The reader is cautioned not to view this gallery without discretion.
Gallery Credit: Kristine Bellino
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!
Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio
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?
Gallery Credit: Zillow
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!
Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio
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