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Beloved Chain Restaurant Likely Saved In New York After Closings
After filing for bankruptcy and closing many locations in New York, a new deal may save many other eateries. In May, Hudson Valley Post learned Red Lobster is closing nearly 50 locations across the country, including many in New York. Red Lobster Closes Many New York Locations. We later learned...
Warrantless phone searches by customs agents violate the Fourth Amendment, judge rules
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. A hot potato: A New York federal judge has ruled that warrantless searches of American citizens' phones by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are a violation of the Fourth Amendment. The ruling stated that searching through someone's phone is an invasion of a traveler's privacy and "the best approximation government officials have for mindreading."
Costco class action: Customers have 11 days to submit claim for part of $2 million settlement
There are just 11 days left for Costco customers to submit a claim to receive money from a class-action lawsuit settlement if they purchased Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes between 2011 and 2017 in New York. The lawsuit claims that Costco falsely advertised the wipes as flushable when they actually weren’t, and the wipes damaged […]
Parents React to Hochul’s Impending Phone ban
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) –-Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement of a listening tour to gauge support for potential cell phone bans in schools has some parents in Central New York expressing skepticism. “I think it has pros and cons, but we grew up fine without cellphones,” said Ani Murphy,...
The NYS Fair will have a Midway flash sale…at 2 a.m.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Set your alarms to 1:55 a.m. Wade Shows, the provider of the New York State Fair’s Midway, is holding an upcoming 22-hour online-only flash sale. It will begin at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30. “The Midway is a cornerstone of the world-class entertainment that The Fair provides, and we’re thrilled […]
Preschooler in New York Traumatized by Blood-Stained Burger King Meal
A mom from western New York says her 4-year-old daughter was traumatized and won't eat any food after a horrifying visit to Burger King, where the little girl (and mom) found actual blood splattered all over the food wrapper and meal. It's Not Ketchup!. According to the New York Post,...
New York’s Olympic Favorites: Athletes Winning the Hearts of the Empire State
The Paris Summer Olympics begin this Friday, July 26th and we can't wait. With the biggest athletes from all around the world gearing up to compete, it's hard not to be excited. But have you ever wondered which American Olympians are our favorites? Well, the researchers from Grand Canyon University...
Over 1,000 customers without power in Monroe County, RG&E investigating
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Over 1,000 RG&E customers in Monroe County are without power early Wednesday morning. As of 6:36 a.m. Wednesday morning, RG&E is reporting that 1,069 customers do not have power. They are estimating that restoration should be at 8:45 a.m. According to the utility’s outage map,...
Prosecutors oppose motion to toss Trump’s hush money conviction over immunity claim
(The Center Square) – Defense attorneys for former President Donald Trump want to use a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn his New York hush money trial conviction. Prosecutors from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office told Judge Juan Merchan that the ruling from the nation's highest court is unrelated to his conviction on charges that he illegally paid hush money to keep women quiet about alleged sexual encounters and then covered up the payments as legal expenses during his 2016 campaign. ...
Suspended Central NY judge tried to downplay her racially insensitive comments: ‘I don’t see color’
New Hartford, N.Y. – A Central New York Supreme Court justice tried to minimize her comments at a graduation party that she admitted showed an appearance of racial bias, her testimony to a state commission shows. Erin P. Gall, a judge based in Oneida County, was suspended with pay...
Monroe County legislature committee approves funding for community services
Rochester, N.Y. – The Monroe County Legislature's Ways and Means Committee approved two resolutions deemed matters of importance by the county executive. The first authorizes the use of $25 million of the county's remaining American Rescue Plan Act funding balance. In a 10 to 2 vote, legislators approved the...
Giraffe in upstate NY zoo euthanized a year after cancer diagnosis
Masai giraffe Kipezeni, who in August 2023 was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the jaw, was euthanized Monday at Seneca Park Zoo, the zoo and Monroe County Executive Adam Bellow announced Tuesday. “Over the last few days, Kipenzi stopped eating, and her weight dropped by more than 75 pounds in a very short time,” zoo veterinarian Dr. Chris McKinney said in a statement. “From the way she was holding her jaw, it was clear she was...
GCSO: $15,000 stolen from Pembroke PTA’s bank account
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A member of the Pembroke PTA is accused of stealing money from the organization, according to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. It was alleged that Nicole Will, who had the role of president and treasurer of the PTA, stole money from the bank account. Deputies said Will stole approximately $15,585 from […]
Lollypop Farm opens adoption center at Greece Ridge mall
Greece, N.Y. — Lollypop Farm celebrated the grand opening of its adoption center at The Mall at Greece Ridge Tuesday. The spot is located between Claire's and Aeropostale, and is meant to provide more opportunities specifically for cats, kittens and small animals to find forever homes. For adopting dogs...
The Roycroft Inn and Restaurant paint to be restored to its original color
EAST AURORA, N.Y. — The Roycroft Inn and Restaurant in East Aurora will be restored to its original Roycroft Green colors. The paint color became a hot topic of conversation on social media on Monday after a paint crew was spotted painting the iconic green building white with black trim. The crew did not get very far before they stopped painting.
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