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Legendary announcer starts new career
Tom Durkin doesn’t have the resumé you’d typically find for a new teacher. He’s older, 74, than most first-time teachers. He’s worked for Fox, ESPN and NBC. Oh, he’s also called more than 80,000 horse races as a track and TV announcer in a career spanning almost 50 years. That incredible stat alone makes Durkin Read more... The post Legendary horse racing announcer Tom Durkin takes teaching job appeared first on Awful Announcing.
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s New Sustainable Home
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) has received final approval for its new site plan, marking a significant milestone. Designed by Studio Gang, the new campus in Garrison, NY, will feature the United States' first purpose-built LEED Platinum theater. This new venue emphasizes sustainability, with the 98-acre campus gifted by philanthropist Chris Davis focusing on green space and rewilding.
A John Denver Christmas Returns to Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is to host the “Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas” on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 3 p.m. The post A John Denver Christmas Returns to Troy Savings Bank Music Hall first appeared on Spotlight News.
N.Y. weather: Will we get another heat wave this summer?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders should expect at least one more bout of extreme heat this summer, according to AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tyler Roys. “This is the prime time for a heat wave to occur,” Roys said. “The average temperature expected, or the historical average that’s expected for a high for this time of year is 85 and that runs from just after July 4 all the way through into early August. So, the chance for 90 degrees — this is it.”
Cameo Agrees To Pay NY $25K For 'Misleading' Promotional Videos
Baron App Inc., owner of the popular celebrity-shoutout-ordering website, agreed to pay $100,000 in penalties to 30 states as part of a settlement agreement reached Wednesday, July 24. New York will receive $25,000 of that, state Attorney General Letitia James said. Cameo found itself in hot water after launching its...
Potentially Deadly Veggies Sold In New York Stores
A voluntary recall has been expanded due to the potential health threat it poses in New York State. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall. The recall was initiated by findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The vegetables at the center of the recall may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Upstate New York fire departments awarded $650,000 in Federal funding
BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that fire departments across the state will be awarded $665,310.24 in federal funding. The funding will be used for protective gear, training, and supplies to emergency personnel. Funding was administered through the U.S....
New York Provides Free Overdose Emergency Kits to Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York State now have access to free Overdose Emergency Kits. This initiative is a partnership between the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The kits are provided through Project COPE (Community Overdose Prevention Education), funded by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Set for Three Pennsylvania Races, 2024’s Lone New York Stop
BAPS and Williams Grove rekindle the PA Posse rivalry before a Sunday visit to Weedsport. The summer stretch continues with another busy week of action for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. First, Sprint Car racing’s fiercest rivalry resumes with three races over four nights in Pennsylvania...
50 Cent Calls for New York Supreme Court Judge to Be Removed After Viral Video Shows Her Threatening to Shoot Black Teens
50 Cent is calling for New York State Supreme Court Judge Erin Gall to be removed after viral video shows her threatening to shoot Black teens. On Wednesday (July 24), CBS News shared police bodycam footage involving New York State Supreme Court Justice Erin Gall, who could be seen on camera threatening to shoot Black teenagers after a fight broke out at a high school graduation party she was attending in New Hartford, N.Y. in 2022. The viral footage was released by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct this month. The 2022 incident led to Gall's suspension, and a judicial watchdog panel ruled that she should be removed from office for the offensive remarks.
Party At The Pier To Raise Money For FeedMore WNY
Coming up on August 1st, you can party at the Pier and help raise money for all the programs that FeedMore WNY runs across Western New York. Party at the Pier is one of FeedMore WNY's biggest fundraisers and it will take place on Thursday, August 1st from 6- 9 pm at Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio St. in Buffalo.
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