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More than 52,000 come out for Day 7 of 2024 NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — More than 52,000 people hit the New York State fairgrounds for the seventh day of the fair. That brings total attendance so far this year to 439,973 as the fair enters its second week. A stretch of good weather could break Wednesday. The National Weather Service...
Beloved Chain Restaurant Forced To Close More New York Eateries
A popular restaurant chain that recently closed over 10 New York locations announced more closures. Earlier this year, Hudson Valley Post learned Red Lobster was closing nearly 50 locations across the country, including many in New York. Red Lobster Closes Many New York Locations. See the full list of New...
OTB looking for future leadership
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Off-Track Betting in Western New York is looking to bring on a new president and CEO. State Senator Sean Ryan has concerns about the current president Henry Wojtaszek, who accepted a nearly $300,000 buyout. "We passed a law in New York State prohibiting golden parachutes. It...
Gillis Organization Donates 200+ Backpacks at Local McDonald's
Well it may not feel like it outside, but back to school is on our doorstep. And the regional Gillis Organization is getting the community ready by donating more than 200 fully stocked backpacks at McDonald’s on Altamont Avenue in Rotterdam. Each bag will include a pencil sharpener, glue...
Country Star Draws Biggest Crowd At New York State Fair, 2nd Largest All Time
It's the second-largest crowd at a New York State Fair concert. Who's that popular? A new country star!. Laney Wilson holds the record for the largest crowd. More than 52,000 fans packed into Suburban Park to kick off the 2023 New York State Fair. That's a lot more people than the 850 who came to see her when she appeared at Kegs Canal 6 months earlier.
Cannabis Justice & Equity Initiative expands to Harlem, empowering NYC’s most impacted communities
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next full-day conference in Albany on Sept. 25, 2024. Tickets available now. After graduating their inaugural cohort, a New York City-based nonprofit focused on social equity and workforce development in the Empire State’s cannabis industry is setting up shop in Harlem -- in the Polo Grounds Housing Projects -- as they prepare to begin classes for the next 16-week course.
Group attacks shoppers with baseball bats at Dick’s at Latham Farms
Colonie police responded to Dick’s House of Sport in Latham Farms on Saturday, Aug. 24 after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a large fight at the store The post Group attacks shoppers with baseball bats at Dick’s at Latham Farms first appeared on Spotlight News.
Day 8 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Tuesday was Beef Day at the State Fair, and 52,285 folks walked through the gates to celebrate. For the first time ever, the New York Beef Council sponsored a charcuterie board competition. Three finalists who make these grazing appetizers for a living created snack boards in...
Disabilities Beat: How can LGBTQ+ Pride festivals be more accessible? A look at Toronto
Warm weather and sunny skies make summer the perfect time to go to festivals in Western New York and Southern Ontario. But for people with disabilities, festivals are sometimes set up in a way that is difficult to navigate, overstimulating or inaccessible. . WBFO’s Grant Ashley took a deep...
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