Immigrant winemaker proves vinifera can thrive in New York
Konstantin Frank, 81, built Vinifera Wine Cellars after arriving from Russia in 1941 and facing rejection in New York at first. He championed vinifera grapes like Rieslings and Gewurztraminers, challenging New York's reliance on labruscas, with support from Charles Fournier of Gold Seal Vineyards.
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City funds keep elderly health clinics running in 3 towns
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