High-heeled shoes and go-go boots were the order of the day in Troy as hundreds gathered at Riverfront Park for Samaritan Hospital‘s 9th Annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.” The event challenges men to literally walk a mile in women’s shoes to show support for victims of sexual assault and gender crimes. NewsChannel 13’s Dan Bazile was the master of ceremonies. See the WNYT report here.
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