Forget Tom Cruise: Why Jimmy Van Heusen is Syracuse's biggest star. And why you've never heard of him.
By A Mystery Man Writer
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Jimmy Van Heusen wrote more songs for Frank Sinatra than any other composer.
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NWH-10-1-2015 by Shaw Media - Issuu
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Uncle Mike's Musings: A Yankees Blog and More: How to Go to a Syracuse Football Game
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TBS 2-67 Reunion Cruisebook: Part II by Bill McBride - Issuu
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Legendary' Oscar-Nominated Hudson Valley, New York Native Dies
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Tony Cointreau and James Russo's Memories of Ethel Merman and Hello, Dolly!
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Soprano's Creator From Hudson Valley, New York Leaks Tony's Fate
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Turner Classic Movies Celebrates Arlene Dahl: Summer Under The Stars August 28th, 2014
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Latino Leaders May - June by Latino Leaders - Issuu
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