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Judge narrows Anna Netrebko lawsuit against Met Opera to gender discrimination
NEW YORK (AP) — Anna Netrebko’s lawsuit against the Metropolitan Opera was narrowed to gender discrimination claims by a federal judge, who agreed to dismiss the star soprano’s allegations of defamation, breach of contract and discrimination because of national origin. U.S. District Judge Analisa Nadine Torres in Manhattan issued a 23-page decision Thursday in the suit, filed by Netrebko on Aug. 4 last year. The Met dropped the Russian soprano from future engagements shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Met General Manager Peter Gelb had demanded she repudiate Russia President President Vladimir Putin. “It is normal for a court to narrow the issues during litigation, but this court recognizes that the facts as alleged show that the Met wronged Anna Netrebko and that there is still an important case before it,” Netrebko’s manager, Miguel Esteban, said in a statement. “Anna Netrebko remains fully committed to pursuing this complaint, to vindicating her rights, to restoring her reputation and to demonstrating that the Metropolitan Opera and Peter Gelb treated her unlawfully.”
Repairs to address Mario M. Cuomo Bridge safety concerns could cost millions
Just six years after the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge opened between Rockland and Westchester counties, issues with the cables that hold up the nearly $4 billion bridge are causing safety concerns that could cost millions to fix, but who is going to fit that bill?The New York State Thruway Authority wants to make it painfully clear that there's nothing wrong with the cables holding up the Mario Cuomo Tappan Zee Bridge."There's no safety issue here, no need for the public to be concerned," said New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank Hoare. "The bridge is safe, it's strong."There is...
Cleland and Harrison Dominate NYS Women’s Senior Championships
(WNY News Now) – ONTARIO, N.Y. — Teresa Cleland and Barbara Harrison emerged victorious at the 71st NYS Women’s Senior & 17th Super Senior Amateur Championships, held at Ontario Golf Club from August 20-21, 2024. Both women led wire-to-wire in their respective fields, delivering stellar performances to claim their titles.
Metal Found In Massive Amount Of Chicken Nuggets, Tenders Sold In New York
A very popular food company is recalling nearly 170,000 pounds of chicken nuggets and chicken tenders. Perdue Foods is recalling 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders. Perdue Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Breaded Chicken Breasts and Tenders Products for Foreign Material. The company says chicken in these packages (see photos...
Kathy Hochul rejects Pelosi blame for 2022 House losses: ‘I don’t agree with that’
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) defended herself against comments from former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) that suggested she cost the Democrats seats in New York and, by extension, their House majority due to her closer-than-expected gubernatorial run in 2022. “I’ll tell you this. No governor in the history of the state of New York has […]
The Neglected State of Yamacraw Village Public Housing Underlines Racial Inequality
In the shadow of Savannah’s charming riverfront, lies Yamacraw Village, an old public housing project that continues to bear the brunt of racial disparity. Here, the life of Detraya Gilliard and her family unravels amidst broken sidewalks, boarded-up buildings, and dilapidated apartments. The brutal murder of her 15-year-old daughter, Desaray Gilliard, in May 2022, paints a somber reality about public housing in the US – one that is plagued by disrepair, violence, racism, and systemic failures.
Seneca County real estate: six most expensive homes sold, Aug. 17-23
A house in Covert that sold for $500,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Seneca County in the past week. In total, six residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $259,825. The average price per square foot ended up at $153.
Attorneys for Buffalo Diocese discussed statewide settlement in May
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Attorneys for the Buffalo Diocese are in discussions about joining the seven other dioceses across New York for a statewide settlement to hundreds of priest sex abuse cases. According to court documents and people closely related to the church’s bankruptcy filing, the pool of money from which the settlement could be […]
Fairport Music Festival underway with bands on multiple stages
FAIRPORT, N.Y. — The 20th annual Fairport Music Festival kicked off Friday night, with the Saturday performance schedule underway. The family-friendly event features six stages and more than 60 bands, with all the money raised going to Golisano Children’s hospital. Hundreds of people came out for Friday’s kickoff....
Now closed: Zarpentine Farms in Hilton
HILTON, N.Y. (WROC) — Zarpentine Farms in Hilton announced their immediate closure on Facebook on Monday. The family farm was known for fresh apples and cider, produce, veggies, and other foodstuff, as well as fall and winter favorite baked goods. Zarpentine Farms thanked the community for the opportunity to serve Hilton on their Facebook post. […]
Man arraigned on murder charge after fatal stabbing on Joseph Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester Police officers have made an arrest in connection with a fatal stabbing on Joseph Avenue. Aug. 20, Brandon Wyand, 31, was stabbed in the upper body at the corner of Joseph Avenue and Seabrook Street, police said. He was taken to the hospital where he died shortly thereafter. According to […]
Webster residents warned of coyote sightings on nature trails
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Webster police are warning residents of recent coyote sightings in the area. Officers said they have received calls about coyotes in the area of the Webster Park and Whiting Road Nature Preserve trails. The reports indicate the coyotes are coming dangerously close to people walking on the trail and even stalking […]
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