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11/16/2006 12:56 PM

State Arts Alliance Hands Out Awards In Manhattan

By: NY1 News

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The Alliance of New York State Arts Organizations handed out awards last night for outstanding contributions to the arts.

This year's honorees included hip hop mogul Russell Simmons along with his brothers Joseph "Reverend Run" and Danny Simmons. Jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis, the UBS Corporation and the non-profit art gallery Light Work were also recognized.

NY1 Arts reporter Stephanie Simon was the event's emcee.