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Can Cute Windows Resurrect a Depressed Town in Upstate New York? A project in Cherry Valley, a longtime artists’ haven, is brightening storefronts and telling the world, “We’re still here!” Decorated storefronts in Cherry Valley, N.Y., aim to bring some cheer and some visitors to the isolated town about an hour west of Albany. This installation by Anne Loretto is called Konditorei Europa.Credit.Cindy Schultz for The New York Times By Devorah Lev-Tov Jan. 29, 2021 Last winter, Anne Loretto found herself gazing out at the downtown intersection where the upstate town of Cherry Valley’s lone traffic light hangs. This is the center of downtown, home of the historic village’s storefronts. The problem was, so many of them were empty and had been for a long time. ....
Special Report Because we could all use a little holiday cheer By Allegra Czerwinski | Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 7:54 AM It’s a magical experience to see New York aglow each year when the holiday season rolls around. Though many attractions that have become holiday traditions were forced to adapt in response to the coronavirus pandemic, holiday lights have continued to shine bright at a time when New Yorkers need that extra cheer the most. Read more Capital Holiday Lights Each year the city of Albany gets in the holiday spirit when dazzling lights fill Washinton Park for its annual drive-thru display. The tradition has been put on by the Albany Police Athletic League for nearly a quarter-century. ....