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New York State Police Shared Work Zone Speed Enforcement Update
It is no secret that New York State has its share of wealthy people and you would need to have some decent cash if you get a ticket in a New York Work Zone. The message is to slow down and follow the lane changes but not everyone gets the message.
Last area Outback Steakhouse closed
Blooming Brands Restaurant Corportation has closed its last Outback Steakhouse in Central New York. The corporation is offering employees at its Clay location transfers or severance packages. The closest Outback Steakhouses remain in Horseheads and Rochester. Blooming Brand’s gift cards are still valid there and at the Bonefish and Carrabba’s...
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
Flower City Apartments finishes redevelopment project
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Work has finished on a project that revitalized Flower City Apartments on Culver Road. The $20 million rehabilitation project involved revitalizing four distressed apartment buildings in Rochester. This included making urgent repairs to Flower City Apartments and modernizing it with new boilers, roofs, appliances, plumbing, and lighting. The development features 149 […]
New Project To Enhance View Of Niagara Falls
It's truly a great thing to live in Western New York. There are so many great things to do and places to go. From the grand canyons of Letchworth State Park to the majestic Fort Niagara and everything in between, Buffalo and Western New York has so much to offer the people.
Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
Rochester police introduce K-9 named after officer killed in line of duty
Rochester, N.Y.— A new member of the Rochester Police Department will carry on the legacy of Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz, who was killed in the line of duty more than two years ago. RPD released a video Tuesday, introducing K-9 MAZ, named after Mazurkiewicz, who was shot and killed July...
Chapman named Coordinator of Athletic Communications
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - RIT Director of Athletic Communications Tim Volkmann announced Micah Chapman has been named Coordinator of Athletic Communications. "We are excited to work with someone who has the level of experience Micah possesses," said Volkmann. "He has previously sat in the director's chair and run his own office at a high level, so he will be an invaluable member of our team as we tout all the great things our student-athletes are achieving."
All Gift Cards Expiring After Retail Chain Closes Some New York Stores
New Yorkers only have a few days remaining to use gift cards, even if your local store remains open. Earlier this month, Hudson Valley Post reported that LL Flooring, formerly Lumber Liquidators was closing locations in New York after the company filed for bankruptcy. Lumber Liquidators (now LL Flooring) Files...
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.
Expanded Max Lowenthal Hall opens its doors at RIT
If it weren’t for friends and alumni, Max Lowenthal Hall wouldn’t have been able to offer a dynamic new setting for teaching and learning. The renovated and expanded home of the Saunders College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology officially opens this week for the fall semester.
Shot clocks to be used in girls and boys lacrosse in Spring 2025
The clock is ticking. In a move the New York State Public High School Athletic Association has called an experiment but which appears likely to become a permanent rule change, boys and girls lacrosse games in the state will operate with a shot clock. ...
AG James seeks fines against anti-abortion group for allegedly interfering with clinics
The New York Attorney General's Office is asking a federal judge to hold the militant anti-abortion group Red Rose Rescue in contempt for what it says are multiple attempts to interfere with patient access to Planned Parenthood clinics in New York City. In a legal filing Tuesday, New York Attorney General Letitia James...
Rep. Mike Lawler's push to rename the Tappan Zee bridge attacks the wrong Gov. Cuomo
Mike Lawler arrives for a meeting of the House Republican Conference on June 12, 2024 The congressmember's merch also bears a striking resemblance to the logo for the Golden State Warriors. [ more › ]
Hochul touts tuition-free college to boost health care workforce
(The Center Square) — Hundreds of New York health care workers will be getting a free ride to state colleges this year as part of Gov. Kathy Hochul's agenda to boost the state's workforce. The Hochul administration announced on Monday that 500 applicants have been selected to receive the New York State Health Care Workers for Our Future Scholarship. The scholarship will cover tuition, room and board for a two-year degree at any of the State University of New York's campuses if the applicants commit...
New Financial Management Program Supports Older Adults
Courtesy of the Center for Elder Law and Justice (CELJ) The Center for Elder Law and Justice (CELJ) works daily to help improve the lives of older, disabled, and low-income adults by providing them with free legal services that help them live independently, and with dignity. CELJ is now pleased...
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