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Free Overdose Awareness Week Event Today In Western New York
International Overdose Awareness Day is coming up on August 31st but today Spectrum Health and Human Services will hold their fourth annual "Not One More: Stand Together to End Overdose" event. READ MORE: HERE IS WHAT THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC IS PREDICTING FOR THE 2024-25 WINTER SEASON IN NEW YORK.
Vote: Who will be the best Section V girls soccer player in 2024?
Section V girls soccer had an incredible season last fall. Spencerport and Haverling won New York state titles. Thirty-eight girls were selected to all-state teams. Keegan Smith of Haverling was named the Gatorade New York Player of the Year. Who is the best girls soccer player entering the 2024 season? The Democrat...
Health in a Handbasket: Preparing for the school year
Everybody is getting ready for back-to-school season. Elissa Strassman spends this edition of Health in a Handbasket showing us how to have a smoother start to the school year. "Talk to your kids and your family about routines and responsibilities," Strassman says. "We [have] a more lax routine during the...
Cobblestone Arts Center hosts 5K fundraiser
The Cobblestone Foundation will begin its annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K fundraiser at Victor High School in mid-September. Shane Fackelman of Cobblestone Arts Center join Good Day Rochester to discuss how the 5K benefits the arts and the rural community. "Cobblestone Arts Center [is] involved with serving disabled individuals...
Mom sues Albany Med for 3-year-old son’s death after spending 17 hours at ER
Grieving mom sues Albany Med for toddler’s wrongful death. A grieving mother is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to do the right thing: sign a bill that she says would help families, just like hers, receive the compensation they deserve for a wrongful death. “I won’t ever get my son...
Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To Bridgeport
Game show aficionados will have the opportunity to take part in “The Price is Right Live,” coming to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts this fall. The live, traveling production brings the iconic television game show to life as randomly selected contestants play game show favorites like Plinko, Cliffhangers, and the famous Showcase.
Law and Order: Man wanted on warrants accused of assaulting police officer
Jon H. Bush, Jr., 41, of Batavia, was arrested on two warrants and also charged with assault 2nd and obstructing governmental administration 2nd. On Aug. 5, Batavia patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on Park Road and observed Bush attempting to hide in the back seat.
New York State Reminds Bowhunters About This Law
The leaves are starting to change, the cooler mornings are here and the goldenrod is starting to bloom and here in New York State, it is almost time for the start of the bowhunting season!. Some wonder, when does deer hunting season start in New York State? Typically, the archery...
Day 7 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — It was a good music day at the New York State Fair. Nearly 47,000 of the 69,394 fairgoers got to see Megan Moroney perform on Suburban Park on Monday night. Before that, thousands filled Chevy Court to see Herman’s Hermits featuring Peter Noone. It was the biggest crowd at this stage so far this year.
Nearly 70,000 enjoy sixth day of 2024 NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — Nearly 70,000 people enjoyed the sixth day of the New York State Fair, officials said. A total of 69,934 people entered the fairgrounds on a bright, sunny Monday, according to fair spokesperson Sean Farnsworth. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Megan Moroney draws 2nd largest crowd in NYS Fair concert history (review, set list)
If you saw Megan Moroney perform at the New York State Fair Monday night, consider yourself “Lucky.”. The “Tennessee Orange” singer drew 47,000 fans to the Suburban Park stage, the second largest crowd in NYS Fair concert history. Fellow country artist Lainey Wilson holds the current record with a crowd of 53,200 at the same stage last year.
Free Fishing Day in NY on August 31: Perfect End to Summer
New York State is offering a special treat for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts this Labor Day weekend. On Saturday, August 31, 2024, the state will host a Free Fishing Day, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy fishing without the need for a fishing license. This event is part of New York’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative, designed to encourage families to step away from screens and immerse themselves in nature.
Facing natural disasters, some lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. New York lawmakers passed their own measure in June, though it’s unclear if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the […]
New Jersey company expands recall of lead-tainted cinnamon
Gutierrez Distributor of Passaic, NJ, has expanded its recall of ground cinnamon to include its Gutierrez brand in addition to El Servidor Corp. brand. The cinnamon has been found to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of...
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