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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...
One Upstate New York Woman A Million Dollars Richer Thanks To THIS Drink?
One lucky Upstate New York woman just won a million dollars through a treasure hunt with this popular drink. For real, she's from Oneonta. Congrats goes out to Amanda Miles of Oneonta. She was confirmed as the sole winner of the grand $1 million dollar prize in a promotional treasure hunt for Logan Paul’s drink Prime Hydration.
Chapin's CEO and Steve Hawley discuss state's business environment during plant tour
The seemingly anti-business posture of New York's government dominated a conversation on Tuesday at Chapin International in Batavia during Assemblyman Steve Hawley's visit with CEO Tim Onello and other Chapin executives.
Hudson Valley schools open next week: When does your district start? What big issues loom?
Public schools throughout the Lower Hudson Valley start opening Sept. 3, though some will wait for later in the week to launch the 2024-25 academic year and several are staggering first days and start times for kids. (See our full listing below to find out when your schools open.) Plenty of issues —...
RIT welcomes 2024 class of Rochester City Scholars
Henrietta, N.Y. (WHAM) - The Rochester Institute of Technology is welcoming its 15th class of scholars on Tuesday. The Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars come from twelve different public or charter schools located across the city. Since its inception in 2010, the program has provided nearly 350 graduates with the opportunity...
‘Hoping to get justice:’ Family of Maplewood shooting victim sets up GoFundMe towards reward
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Wednesday marks one month since a shooting at Rochester’s Maplewood Park that killed two people and injured an additional five. The family of one of the victims is still searching for answers. Phylicia Council was killed alongside Tyasia Manning last July at a large gathering at the park. Police said a […]
‘Disney on Ice’ coming to Rochester in January
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A family favorite is coming to Rochester in the new year. “Disney on Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party” will be at the Blue Cross Arena from January 2-5, 2025. The ice skating spectacular features beloved Disney characters like Mickey Mouse and friends. Tickets for...
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.
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...
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...
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. ...
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 York judge faces removal after white pride social media post, Confederate flag on desk
Salisbury, N.Y. – A town judge in Herkimer County faces removal after several incidents of misconduct, including displaying a statue depicting the Confederate flag on his desk. The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct announced Monday Salisbury Town Court Justice Thomas F. Rathburn, who is not an attorney,...
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