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In an event of historic meaning that one wildlife biologist describes as 'mindblowing,' nesting eagles are again raising their young near Onondaga Lake, of sacred meaning to #Haudenosaunee. My Central Current column with images by legendary #MikeGreenlar: centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-at-…

For months, legendary #UpstateAmerica photographer Mike Greenlar has joined group of photographers closely following nesting eagles, raising their young near Onondaga Lake - stunning event at place sacred to Haudenosaunee. My Central Current column, with Mike’s beautiful images:

On the same day I write about the sheer wonder of baby eagles at Onondaga Lake, I see this guy.

sean kirst: At a sacred place, ‘mindblowing’ tale of the nesting eagles of Onondaga Lake centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-at-…

I was saddened to write this story on the death of John Spears, director of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. As a journalist, I spoke with John many times, in good times and bad. He filled every conversation with insight, thoughtfulness and humor. buffalonews.com/news/local/art…

For months, Mike Greenlar - a legendary CNY photographer - joined group of peers following two Onondaga Lake eagle hatchlings in nest, sibling lost in storm. For my Central Current column, Mike captured this triumphant early flight by young eagle, almost ready to be on its own:

An historic nest of bald eagles near Onondaga Lake attracts a loyal group of skilled photographers, who waited months to see the young eagles take flight. By sean kirst centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-at-…

A giant couch - familiar piece of street art in Syracuse - will be moved before long make way for #I81 teardown. But its creator is using this summer for one last statement at old spot. My Central Current column with images by great Michelle Gabel: centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-art…

Nineteen years after installation of giant couch in desolate area, surrounded by interstates, artist Angelo Puccia’s steel sculpture will be moved for #i81 construction in Syracuse - but not before he transforms it into memorial for 2 officers shot to death in Salina. My column:

Jah’Zi Kennery, 10, fishes in the shade of a large willow tree at Hoyt Lake in today's #EveryDayAPhoto by Libby March. buffalonews.com/multimedia/col…

The other day, as sculptor Angelo Puccia worked on restoring giant ‘couch’ - his longtime street art welcome in shadow of interstates - man living on streets told Puccia how he often sleeps on sculpture. He wanted to help with project: Puccia, deeply moved, hired him on the spot.

Angelo Puccia: Using paint and passion to transform his giant steel couch - created as a symbol of whimsy and welcome, 19 years ago - into a statement of civic love, gratitude and tribute … for two officers who died in service to community, to too many children lost to violence.

This morning, they’ll do 100th birthday celebration at St. Lucy’s for Bob Menotti - Syracuse legend, giant of CNY Deaf community. My Central Current column, with beautiful Michelle Gabel images, on how big a deal this is: centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-for…

The 100th birthday celebration continued at St. Lucy’s Church this morning for Bob Menotti - Syracuse legend, giant of Central New York deaf community, in all ways, at all times. a teacher. My Central Current column:

At the end of Mass today at St. Lucy’s, congregation gathered in appreciation of Bob Menotti, who turned 100 - beloved parishioner, Syracuse legend and pioneering force in Deaf community. My column:

Another beautiful image of Bob Menotti, Syracuse legend, giant of CNY Deaf community who turned 100 this weekend, attended old Percy Hughes school in Syracuse, worked with Jeff Burdick, father of American baseball card collecting. My column, photos by Michelle Gabel:

Fifty years after Rev. Betty Bone Schiess took part in historic Episcopal service in Syracuse, grateful congregation - including women clergy, lives changed by her courage - gathers tonight to remember. My Central Current column with Mike Greenlar image: centralcurrent.org/sean-kirst-50-…

Fifty years ago, Jim Caiella was wire service stringer when assigned to photograph Rev. Betty Bone Schiess - groundbreaking woman Episcopal priest - celebrating Eucharist. Caiella says bluntly he's dying of cancer. Sharing those photos for ceremony tonight his final project:

Fifty years ago today, TIME Magazine covered it when Rev. Betty Bone Schiess celebrated Eucharist in Syracuse - but predicted her strategy would hurt women’s efforts in church. Thousands of women priests and bishops later, Bone Schiess strategy seems pretty wise. My column:

Everyday small world stuff in Syracuse. Went to Grace Episcopal last night for 50th year remembrance of Rev. Betty Bone Schiess’ first Eucharist, as groundbreaking priest. Turn around during sign of peace to see former city councilor Mike Atkins - 76 now, Grace member for life.