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Country Star Draws Biggest Crowd At New York State Fair, 2nd Largest All Time
It's the second-largest crowd at a New York State Fair concert. Who's that popular? A new country star!. Laney Wilson holds the record for the largest crowd. More than 52,000 fans packed into Suburban Park to kick off the 2023 New York State Fair. That's a lot more people than the 850 who came to see her when she appeared at Kegs Canal 6 months earlier.
Apple juice sold at Walmart recalled over arsenic concerns
New Yorkers should check their refrigerators as apple juice sold in Walmart stores has been recalled for containing potentially harmful levels of arsenic. A voluntary recall for almost 10,000 cases of the eight-ounce Great Value Apple Juice sold at Walmart stores in a six-pack with PET plastic bottles (UPC 0-78742-29655-5) has been issued, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In the recall issued on Aug. 15, the federal agency said that the apple juice “contains inorganic arsenic above...
Queensbury Red Lobster set to close before August ends
Queensbury, NY (WRGB) — According to a report from CNN, the Queensbury Red Lobster is one of more than 100 locations shutting down by Aug. 31. The CNN article cites recent court filing shows that the company is rejecting the leases of an additional 23 locations, including Queensbury and a Bronx location by Saturday, August 31. This put the total shuttered restaurants at more than 100 from the beginning of summer 2024. The chain will reportedly have around 500 outlets left, down from the 650 at the start of the year.
A year out of college, BryAnna Goslant of Danville mentors Lyndon Institute students for success
BryAnna Goslant was a first-generation college student who excelled in school, faced challenges, and came out on top. She’s a role model who now counsels a new generation of Northeast Kingdom students. Read the story on VTDigger here: A year out of college, BryAnna Goslant of Danville mentors Lyndon Institute students for success .
Police investigate armed robbery of Burlington variety store
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Police are looking to apprehend the person accused of robbing a Burlington convenience store at gunpoint on Sunday. Police were called to a report of an armed robbery at the Old North End Variety on North Winooski Avenue just before 3 p.m. Investigators learned that a...
Utility pole replacement/line improvement project in Ausable and Jay up for public comment
Ray Brook, NY – The Adirondack Park Agency is accepting public comment on projects currently under review. The public is encouraged to go online to learn more about each public comment opportunity and to submit comments electronically. At present, the following projects are available for comment at https://apa.ny.gov/Hearings/index.cfm:. Installation...
Multiple “Big Money” Mega Million Winners In New York
Last night's Mega Millions drawing turned out to be VERY lucky for some lottery players in New York State. READ MORE: BIG MONEY WINNING POWERBALL TICKET SOLD IN NEW YORK ON MONDAY NIGHT. The New York State Lottery announced that there were four "Big Money" winning tickets sold in New...
FREE Food All Day Coming For New York State?
The new school year will begin in just a few days and families across New York State are finalizing their plans and shopping!. The summer has been filled with fun and excitement and now the regular routine is about to start. For kids, it may be a tough dose of reality. For parents, a big relief? Either way, the first day of school is just about here.
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...
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...
One Upstate New York Woman A Million Dollars Richer Thanks To THIS Drink?
One lucky Upstate New York woman just won a million dollars through a treasure hunt with this popular drink. For real, she's from Oneonta. Congrats goes out to Amanda Miles of Oneonta. She was confirmed as the sole winner of the grand $1 million dollar prize in a promotional treasure hunt for Logan Paul’s drink Prime Hydration.
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