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New York GOP to Hochul: Cost analysis, grid concerns must be discussed at climate summit
As preparations become finalized for New York's energy summit in Syracuse next week, Republican lawmakers are urging the state leaders and global experts who will participate to make a cost analysis of New York's clean energy goals and reliability of the electric grid part of the conversation. Environmental experts, state...
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...
How Unchained plans to increase incarcerated people’s access to books in New York state prisons
In an office on West Genesee Street, 11 volunteers folded more than 250 forms they would eventually send to people incarcerated in New York state prisons. The volunteers worked on behalf of Unchained, a Syracuse-based nonprofit dedicated to dismantling the prison industrial complex. The forms, sealed in colorful, custom-designed envelopes, will allow incarcerated people to request books, which Unchained has organized to be sent back to incarcerated people of charge.
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...
Warning for Horse Owners in Central New York
Own a horse? Make sure they are up to date on vaccinations. Cases of the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and the West Nile Virus (WNV) are rising across New York State and the New York State Agriculture Department is urging horse owners in Oneida and Madison counties to get their animals vaccinated.
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.
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.
A NY State Fair ‘size matters’ controversy: How big is that Pizze Fritte anyway?
At one point this week, it seemed like it could become the biggest scandal in New York State Fair history. The legendary Villa Pizze Fritte, billed for 60 years as a 2-foot length of sugary fried dough, seems to be shrinking, according to several users of the Where Syracuse Eats Facebook group.
What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba have been infected with a virus transmitted by bugs in recent months, federal health officials said Tuesday. They all had Oropouche virus disease, also known as sloth fever. None have died, and there is no...
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...
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,...
MACEDON HERITAGE FESTIVAL ON THE ERIE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 -- 12 NOON TIL 9PM. Help us celebrate the rich history of our community!. Opening Ceremony & Demonstrations by Towpath Volunteers Fife and Drum Corps (12-1pm, 4-5pm) Entertainment:. H LaMay and Reese 1-2 H Kubick’s Rubes 2-4 H Ruby Shooz 5-8pm Booths: Local History, Civic and...
Rochester Regional Health cuts ribbon on new campus in Victor
VICTOR, N.Y. — Rochester Regional Health cut the ribbon on a new campus in Victor on Monday. The Victor Medical Campus is a nearly 10,000 square foot facility, offering multiple services under one roof. RRH officials say Victor is a strategic location to reach patients who might otherwise struggle...
SOLD OUT: The Yates County “Community Table Dinner” Check out this farm-to-table menu
Saturday, September 7th, 2024, 5:00-9:00 PM | Main Street Bridge, Penn Yan. The Community Table Dinner is an annual event held in Penn Yan, New York, with the aim of supporting a local nonprofit organization. The event creates a sense of community while raising funds for a worthy cause. Experience...
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