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Holley MS/HS Interact Club busy volunteering
Holley MS/HS Interact Club has been busy volunteering along the Erie Canal this summer through the NYS Adopt a Trail Program. They’ve been assessing conditions, picking up litter and clearing away obstacles. They’ll continue doing this twice a month until November. Photos from @HolleyCSD on X.
Clarence Center Fire Dept. Labor Day Fair and Parade- August 30 to September 2, 2024- Clarence, NY
Clarence Center Fire Dept. Labor Day Fair and Parade– August 30 to September 2, 2024 .Features midway, beer tent,live music, craft fair, demolition derby and fireworks. Plus chowder, chciekn BBA, Ribs (friday), Italian sausage, dogs, burgers. Nerds Gone Wild, Hit N’ Run, Wasted Whisky, Christian Kramer. 5PM-• Midway...
National Warplane Museum’s C-130 “Saigon Lady” Nearing Completion [READY FOR EDITING, GOING LIVE ON 07/25]
The National Warplane Museum, in Geneseo, New York, is home to an expansive and eclectic collection of both historic military and civilian aircraft. Some of the fleet is airworthy, such as the infamous D-Day Vet C-47 “Whiskey 7” and Beechcraft Staggerwing (RNAF Traveller Mk. I.) On the static aircraft side, the NWM boasts some size with a C-119G (ex-RCAF), and a recently acquired C-130A Hercules, now affectionately named “Saigon Lady.”
Upcoming On The Canals excursions in Brockport
The Village of Brockport is offering the following free events through the On the Canals program sponsored by the New York Power Authority. Ready to discover the world of birds? Join this one-hour introductory bird walk in Brockport’s Corbett Park and along the Erie Canal. No experience needed – just bring your curiosity. Learn how to use binoculars/monoculars to spot our feathered friends and be introduced to the common birds in our area. It’s the perfect way to enjoy nature, learn something new, and have a great time outdoors. Bird Walks are open to participants age 10 and up. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
CCCSD appoints Director of Continuing Education
At its August 13 meeting, the Churchville-Chili Board of Education appointed Michelle Matthews to the district’s Director of Continuing Education position beginning September 16, 2024, ahead of the retirement of the current director, Wendy Reese, on October 15. Ms. Matthews has worked in the district’s Continuing Education department for...
Steel signing ceremony highlights progress on Brockport Pedestrian Bridge
New York State Canal Corporation Director Brian Stratton joined Brockport Mayor Margay Blackman, SUNY Brockport President Heidi Macpherson, and other officials on Wednesday, August 14, in a “steel signing” ceremony to highlight the construction progress of the Brockport Pedestrian Bridge over the Erie Canal. The Brockport Pedestrian Bridge...
Spencerport mentalist Anthony Prezutti performing at Rochester Fringe Festival
Spencerport mentalist and mind reader Anthony Prezutti is debuting his all new show at the Rochester Fringe Festival on September 19 and 21 at the JCC CenterStage Theatre. Anthony brings a unique and modern type of show to the stage and takes pride in not following the typical mentalist path. Many of his routines are self created and will not be seen anywhere else. He loves to use video as part of his shows which makes for a much more entertaining experience. Audience participation is crucial, as guests on stage frequently create the best comedy.
DiNapoli Audit Critical of Falconer Central School District's Budgeting Practices
A state audit has found that the Falconer Central School District did not properly manage its fund balance and reserves from July 2020 through April 2024. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says the audit found that Falconer School Board and district officials failed to implement corrective action despite audits from 2009 and 2016 that identified similar deficiencies. According to DiNapoli, district officials' budgeting practices resulted in the district levying more real property taxes than needed, a significant accumulation of surplus fund balance in excess of the statutory limit and missed opportunities to lower real property taxes.
Massive Change To Liquor Law In New York
Governor Hochul has signed a bill that makes a huge change to the liquor law in New York State. The new law will allow distillers in the state direct access to more consumers. Senate Bill S2852A and the Assembly version A3132,. "Authorizes the direct intrastate and interstate shipment of liquor,...
NY weather update: Flood advisory likely to expire at 12:15 a.m.
The advisory was for Dutchess County. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 12:15 a.m. early this morning for a portion of east central New York, including the following area, Dutchess. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," according to the National Weather Service.
N.Y. Lottery: Mega Millions soars to $575 million ahead of Tuesday’s drawing
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Mega Millions’ Tuesday drawing is soaring to astronomical heights — like, you could buy your own island kind of heights. As of Sunday, Aug. 25, the Mega Millions jackpot is standing at an impressive $575 million. Fortunately — or unfortunately, if you played...
Beware! This Email Scam Is Hitting New York Again
DO NOT BE SCAMMED! There is an email scam making its way through New York State again and even the most aware New Yorker can be fooled. Warning - If you receive an email with the subject line Traffic Citation it's most likely a scam! I received this exact email earlier this year and immediately contacted the New York State Police. This is what they had to say.
Bills urged to cut ties with veteran linebacker before Week 1
It is the last preseason game for the Buffalo Bills and we are four quarters away from getting past what feels like the longest part of the lead up to the regular season. It doesn’t matter if the Bills win or lose this game. All that matters is that they leave this game as healthy as possible. The last two weeks, the roster has taken a big hit with the injury bug.
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
“Red Flag” for 2024 Winter Forecast in New York State
There is a red flag in the Farmer's Almanac for the winter forecast this year. The forecast is a unique one for sure. Usually, when the Farmer's Almanac comes out, the forecast is pretty simple: it's usually either going to snow a lot or a little. The first day of...
Warning: ‘Do Not Touch’ These Venomous New York Caterpillars
An eagle-eyed Hudson Valley hiker recently spotted one of the coolest caterpillars in New York State... then came the warnings. Caterpillars can be a touchy subject in New York. From the spongy moth caterpillar catastrophe earlier in the summer to the fickle weather predictions of the woolly bear caterpillar, these little insects can cause quite a fuss. Some, however, can be dangerous.
N.Y. Gov. Hochul announces additional free fishing day to help New Yorkers ‘get offline, get outside’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Labor Day weekend will kick off with a new free fishing day. The addition of the day — planned for Saturday, Aug. 31 — brings the total number of free fishing days in 2024 to seven. “There is no...
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