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Alt-Rock Stars, Cowboy Junkies, Kick-off US Tour With Stops in Buffalo and Geneva
Country and folk rock band Cowboy Junkies has announced a new tour for the fall of 2024 that will begin with two stops in New York, one in Buffalo and the other in Geneva. The tour is in support of their most recent album, Such Ferocious Beauty, which is the band’s first release of new material in five years.
Journalist Ben Goldfarb on his book, "Crossings," and how roadways affect the environment
Marissa Riggi on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. We're joined by environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb to discuss his book, “Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet.” It explores how roadways and human infrastructure affects plants, animals, and ecosystems. Goldfarb will...
Bigger space and something 'for everybody' at new House of Bounce
After seven months of converting a gym into a colorful multi-generational nightclub vibe — tanning rooms are now selfie rooms and lockers have been replaced with a fun space to splatter, plus laser tag and glow ball areas — House of Bounce owners Pasquale and Justina Rapone debuted their new location during a grand unveiling Wednesday in downtown Batavia.
Fort Erie adding 10 ramps through collaboration with StopGap Foundation
The Town of Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee is continuing its efforts to enhance community accessibility. In 2023, a pilot project in collaboration with the StopGap Foundation introduced temporary ramps for businesses with a single step between 2” and 9”. This initiative successfully improved access at nine local...
Popular Chain Restaurant Closing Only Location In New York State
Another restaurant chain confirmed massive closures, including leaving the Empire State. The owners of the Italian restaurant chain Buca di Beppo filed for Chapter 11 protection this week. Buca di Beppo Files For Bankruptcy. The restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American food is now based in Orlando, Florida. The name loosely...
Here We Go Again: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Returns to Upstate New York
The entirety of New York State is under an air quality alert due to smoke billowing in from the raging Canadian wildfires. Summer 2023 was memorable because of one thing: the Canadian Wildfires. The thick, pungent smoke painted the skies gold and partially obscured the sun. Not only did the smoke make it look slightly apocalyptic outside, it also made it reek of campfire.
When are the free admission days and special days for NYS Fair 2024?
Geddes, N.Y. — The New York State Fair opens Wednesday, Aug. 21 and once again features a variety of special days with free attendance and events for specific groups. General adult tickets to the fair cost $8 (up from $6 in 2023) and are available online. Parking is $12 per vehicle, up from $10 in 2023. Fair admission will once again be cashless (card only).
Most Air Pollution Found In These Parts Of New York
Higher levels of air pollution are found in these areas of your hometown in New York. The New York State DEC released the results from the first phase of the State’s "historic effort" to monitor air quality. DEC Releases First Phase Results of Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative. The...
National Weather Service: “Above” Average Precipitation This Winter In New York
The calendar says it's only mid-August, but weather experts are giving snow lovers exciting news about the upcoming winter. As I write this article, the date says August 15. However, Fall is near. Halloween stores are opening, and pumpkin spice season is days a way. In fact, Dunkin' is now selling a "spiked" pumpkin spice latte with 6% ABV. CLICK HERE to find out more.
Upstate New York Casting Call for This Peacock Series, Can You Play Ball?
With all of the TV shows and movies filming in the Empire State this summer, New York is more Hollywood than Hollywood is. Season 3 of the Gilded Age, for example, is currently filming in the Stockade District of Schenectady as well as locations around Troy, NY with many Capital Region residents filling roles as background actors.
You Must Report Sightings of This Invasive Bug in New York
Well, sure enough, this aggressive invasive species has made its return to the Hudson Valley. Unfortunately, these bugs have pretty severe negative impacts on our environment, but here's the latest on what to do when you see one and how you can help prevent them!. Spotted Lanternflies in New York.
‘Affordable’ Gym With 60 New York Locations Files For Bankruptcy
Many New Yorkers are worried about the future of their favorite gym. Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The New York-based fitness company has over 100 locations nationwide, including 60 in New York State. Company officials said filing for bankruptcy is a "strategic decision to execute an...
Concerns, recommendations for future of school funding discussed at hearing
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (WRGB) — Key education leaders and advocates, converging on the Capital Region Wednesday for a hearing on the future of Foundation Aid in New York State. Foundation aid is the largest source of state funds for public schools, and changes could be on the way to the formula that determines how that money is distributed to school districts.
Million Dollar Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In New York
There has been another $1 Million dollar winning lottery ticket sold in New York. On the heels of a million-dollar winning ticket sold from Saturday's Powerball drawing, the New York State Lottery announced that another 2nd place million-dollar winning ticket was sold in New York from Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing.
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