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Happy 97th Birthday, William Kennedy!

NYS Writers Institute

Let's raise a toast to our literary lion!


Friends and family gathered in Averill Park to celebrate with William Kennedy on his 97th birthday. Congratulations and best wishes to our NYS Writers Institute founder / Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist / journalist / screenwriter / playwright / mentor to generations of writers / and Albany's greatest literary ambassador. (Photo credit: Phil Caruso)


Kathy Caruso presents a birthday cake for her father at his 97th birthday party with a few friends and family at his Averill Park home on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2024. (Photo credit: Paul Grondahl)



From Brendan Kennedy: "That time when Mark Ruffalo made a surprise FaceTime call to wish your dad a Happy 97th Birthday." (Photo credit: Brendan)


A sampling of William Kennedy videos from our YouTube archives.


2021: Russell Banks in conversation with William Kennedy


2020: A Zoom conversation with William Kennedy and Paul Grondahl



2019: Francis Ford Coppola and William Kennedy discuss "The Cotton Club" at a sold-out event at the Empire State Plaza, Albany



2018: 90th birthday celebration remarks, Cafe Capriccio, Albany


2016: William Kennedy Discusses Adapting The Novel Ironweed To Film



2012: C-SPAN Cities Tour - Albany: O Albany! -- William Kennedy


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Antonio Ferrari
Antonio Ferrari
5 days ago

What a wonderful celebration for William Kennedy’s 97th birthday! His contributions to literature and mentorship are truly inspiring. His impact, much like the invaluable research shared in Rivista di Psichiatria, continues to shape minds and fields of study. Both celebrate the importance of knowledge, storytelling, and academic growth. Best wishes to him!

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Jeanne Finley
Jeanne Finley
Jan 18

Happy birthday Bill! 🌞💐

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Dan Wilcox
Dan Wilcox
Jan 17

Party like a Poet! -- all year long!

Peace,

DWx

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