What is wrong with the world we live in? One Central New York business is sad to announce that they were severely vandalized.

Sculpture Space in Utica posted on Facebook that their Gates Street facility was devastatingly vandalized during the early morning hours of Sunday August 28th 2022:

Although this tragedy is a severe setback to Sculpture Space especially on the cusp of their annual CHAIRity Art Auction and Launch Party, the Board and leadership are determined to move forward with the important launch and auction event on September 24th starting at 5:00 pm.

In addition to the regular giving and auction choices available on their CHAIRity website, they have just posted a new giving option for their emergency Vandalism Recovery Fund. You can donate online here.

Because of the devastation as shown in the accompanying photographs, they are urgently asking all who can to give to this new fund as soon as possible so that they may be fully operational by the CHAIRity launch party."

Here's some photos they posted online:

Sculpture Space, Inc. via Facebook
Sculpture Space, Inc. via Facebook
loading...
attachment-301911496_10159638894750589_3771416037795116703_n
loading...
attachment-302168524_10159638894765589_831822082582080592_n
loading...
attachment-302142032_10159638894740589_1267960300129736839_n
loading...

For those that don't know what Sculpture Space is or does, they are an international residency program, providing specialized studio workspace for professional artists whose focus is sculpture.

They are dedicated to the belief that art, particularly sculpture, has the power to strengthen understanding of the world. They are committed to providing artists with time and resources to fully explore their creative potential.

This vandalism won't stop them from supporting the arts in our region. Again, you can donate online to the relief efforts here. The vandalism is currently being investigated by the Utica Police.

15 Of New York State's Most Wanted Criminals- August 2022

Below are individuals wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations who have been designated as its Most Wanted Fugitives. They should be considered armed and dangerous. This list is current as of 08/01/2022:

NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information.

If an immediate response is necessary, such as you see the wanted person at a location, please call “911” and report it to the police.

You'll Most Likely Get Pulled Over HERE In Central New York For Speeding

New York State's Top 20 Attractions

Are you truly a proud New York resident if you haven't visited these Top 20 attractions?

Attractions of America put together a list of some of the top attractions New York has to offer. Let’s explore some of the top attractions in New York State that you’ll have to add to your bucket list during your next visit. Keep track of how many you have already seen or been too. Which ones surprise you on this list? Text us on our app to let us know.

 

More From 96.9 WOUR