 Duffy also taught at Syracuse University, wrote poetry, created charcoal and chalk drawings, led a campaign to save the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, and volunteered for a wide range of civic organizations and causes, often with links to her Irish heritage.In 1995, the Barnes & Noble bookstore in DeWitt hosted an appearance at which Duffy read some of her own poetry, which was inspired by events she covered in Syracuse TV.She also led at least one poetry workshop for children.