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John Resko Painted His Way Out of Dannemora (Adirondack Life)

October 28, 2015 By Amy Guglielmo Leave a Comment

Friends called him Johnny. Gangster Lucky Luciano was his neighbor, FDR saved his life and Hollywood turned his dramatic memoir into a big studio movie. His art adorned walls of celebrated museums and galleries around the world, and for 17 years the Adirondacks was his home. So … [Read more...] about John Resko Painted His Way Out of Dannemora (Adirondack Life)

Wadhams Lecture Series: Robert Harsh Teaches Prisoners

May 11, 2013 By Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Wadhams Free Library presents: Moriah Shock: Learning to Leave by Robert Harsh - Wednesday, May 22, at 7:30pm Reber resident Bob Harsh has been spending some time in prison. As a guest speaker at one of the Wadhams Library's Wednesdays in Wadhams lecture series he will talk … [Read more...] about Wadhams Lecture Series: Robert Harsh Teaches Prisoners