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‘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...
Wildfire Smoke From Canada Will Sweep Across New York
Today will be a hazy day across parts of New York as easterly winds will bring smoke from wildfires in Canada across the region. READ MORE: DO POLICE IN NEW YORK STATE HAVE TICKET QUOTAS?. The air quality across New York will remain in the moderate range which means people...
Old Farmer’s Almanac 2024-25 New York Winter Prediction
The Old Farmer's Almanac is set to release its official Winter 2024-25 prediction on August 27th but this morning they put out a teaser of what we could expect. READ MORE: WAS THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC SUMMER PREDICTION CORRECT?. According to their latest update we could be in for a...
You Could Meet Shaq This Weekend In Western New York
A legend that goes beyond the sport of basketball, Shaquille O’Neal will be in the Western New York area this weekend. And….you could see him!. Shaq is a former NBA basketball player who played for six teams in his 19-year career playing professional basketball. He is a four-time NBA champion and considered to be one of the greatest centers to play the game of basketball (even if he struggled at the free throw line).
Smoke shop on East Avenue raided by state
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A local smoke shop was raided by the state Thursday. Upscale Smoke, on East Avenue in Rochester, has a sign on the front door. It reads: “This business is ordered to stop illegal activity,” and illicit cannabis has been seized from the store. It...
Rock legends reuniting for ‘Last Waltz’ tour, including Upstate NY concerts
Two rock legends are reuniting for a special tour paying tribute to The Band’s Robbie Robertson. Guitarist Mike Campbell and keyboardist Benmont Tench, both founding members of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, will lead the “Life is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24.” The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will be joined by Ryan Bingham, Jamey Johnson, and Don Was for a series of concerts celebrating the music of Robertson and “The Last Waltz.”
Art Events Taking Place Throughout Downtown Jamestown Tonight For Third Thursday
Downtown businesses will be staying open tonight and hosting artists as part of Third Thursday events on the Winter Garden Plaza. The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation said a variety of art events will be happening starting at 2:00 p.m. with a paint party by Dangerruss Art and Angel in front of the Liquid Monkey/Crystal Bodhi Tree on East Third Street.
Lonsberry: CHILD RAPIST GETS PROBATION AND WEEKENDS
He raped a 13-year-old girl. Shawn Jordan, the former Rochester cop, the one who got to be a former cop by allegedly whacking off on Facebook Messenger in front of a 16-year-old girl while in uniform on duty in his blue and white. That Shawn Jordan. He raped a 13-year-old...
Cleaning up the aging brain
Rochester scientists are restoring the brain’s trash disposal system with a drug currently used to induce labor. Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurological disorders can be seen as “dirty brain” diseases, where the brain struggles to clear out harmful waste. Aging is a key risk factor because, as we grow older, our brain’s ability to remove toxic buildup slows down. However, new research in mice demonstrates that it’s possible to reverse age-related effects and restore the brain’s waste-clearing process.
Generation ROC: Students with disabilities shine at the Best Buddies conference
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A group of hardworking and unique students returned from a major learning experience to teach people with disabilities inclusion and independence. Meeting some of your best friends and growing together is what the Best Buddies program is all about. This dedicated group of local students just returned from putting those words […]
Bicyclist hospitalized after being hit by car while riding on Hudson Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A man is recovering after he was hit by a car while riding a bike on Hudson Avenue near Route 104. It happened around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Officers say the man, who is homeless, was hit and then dragged underneath the car. Police and fire crews lifted the car off the man and he was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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.
Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking ‘I agree’
Does signing up for Disney’s popular streaming service mean you have agreed to never sue the entertainment giant over anything forever? That is what Disney argues in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a 42-year-old New York doctor whose family claims had a fatal allergic reaction after eating at an Irish pub in Disney Springs in October.
11 People Wanted For Warrants By The Erie County Sheriff
The Erie County Sheriff's Office is looking for these folks who have outstanding warrants. These are the most recent 'fugitives.'. If you know their whereabouts, contact the Erie County Sheriff’s Office at (716) 858-2903. Any information you report will be kept confidential. DO NOT attempt to apprehend any subject yourself.
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