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This summer, swimming is free at state parks in New York
During this summer, you can enjoy swimming at pools located in New York state parks, including two in New York City, without any fee. Governor Kathy Hochul declared on Tuesday that the state park swimming pool entry fees will be waived for the remainder of the season in New York. This move is part of the “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative that aims to promote outdoor activities for children.
Big Money Winning Mega Millions Tickets Sold In New York
Two New Yorkers are waking up this morning a little bit richer. The New York State Lottery announced that there were two "Big Money" winning tickets sold in New York from last night's Mega Millions drawing. Each one of those tickets matched four out of five numbers and also had...
Say Goodbye to These New York Hotel Items in 2025
A new law is going into effect in New York State in 2025, and hotel rooms will never look the same again. The last decade has already seen some major changes at hotels and motels across the country. The practice of only washing towels that are left on the bathroom floor, for example, was one step the businesses took in an attempt to lower their water consumption and carbon footprint (as well as save money on utility bills). The new law has a similar angle.
Did You Know This Amazing Secret About Geese in New York?
Canada geese in New York State have a certain reputation. These no-nonsense birds that vigilantly protect themselves and their young are often thought of as dangerous, but they're hiding an amazing secret. While their species name contains the word "Canada", they might as well be called "New York Geese". The...
Win Millions On These New York Lottery Scratch-Offs With The Most Top Prizes- July 2024
New York Lottery scratch-off tickets have plenty of grand prizes that are well over a million dollars. Are you ready to win in July 2024? Here's what to scratch and buy:. These tickets offer the chance to turn dreams into reality. If you ended up winning over a million dollars on a ticket, how would you spend it? Would you blow it all in one shot, or would you invest and save?
The Best Spot For French Toast In Western New York
One of the best parts about summer in Western New York is that no matter if it’s a random Wednesday or a Sunday, a fantastic breakfast is right around the corner. We’ve got plenty of amazing places to grab the most important meal of the day in Western New York, ranging from vintage diners to bakeries owned for generations. We’ve even got some hot spots to go to just get cereal! It’s easy to say the Buffalo, New York area is filled with great spots to start the day off right.
TAKE 5 ticket worth over $11k sold in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester is one of three cities in New York that saw TAKE 5 winners! According to the New York State Lottery, a prize-winning ticket worth over $11,567 was purchased at the Wegmans store on Chili Avenue. Other tickets that were purchased includde the Discount Zone Inc. on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn […]
The Most Underrated Patio Bar In Western New York
The weather is warming up and if you are looking for a perfect place to meet up with family and friends you might be overlooking one place here in Western New York. If you ask me, there are certain things that a patio bar needs in order to make it a good place to hang out.
Best Fried Dough Places (That Aren’t Fairs Or Festivals) In Western New York
We all know that the best place to get fried dough is at a festival or fair, right? What if it isn't? What if one of the best places to get it serves it year-round?. Who doesn't love a good piece of fried dough? It's soft and buttery. It's hot and sugary. It's got just the right amount of crispiness on the outside. Fried dough is a perfect summertime food. They're served at just about every single fair and festival in the area. You can get them at lawn fetes and summer events all summer long. Pair one up with a mug of birch beer and you might get the closest experience you can get to heaven on earth.
Capital Region restaurant inspections: June 24-28
Here are the inspections from June 24 to 28 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
Rest stop restaurants should be open 24/7
Driving back from Vermont a week ago for a short trip, we stopped on the New York State Thruway to fill up and grab a coffee. As per usual on a Summer Sunday, the highway was crowded with traffic, mostly families trying to get back to Jersey to prepare for the coming work week. It was early so the crowds weren't too bad for us, but the lines at the other storefronts were starting to grow.
Pizzeria With 150 New York Locations Confirms Closures, More At Risk
A popular pizzeria is closing about 20 locations and officials fear over 100 more are in danger. Pizza Hut suddenly shut down several restaurants. Pizza Hut shut down 19 locations across two states. Four are in Ohio while 15 are located in Indiana, Eat This, Not That Reports. There are...
NYS Fair adds 35th concert to 2024’s free music lineup
The New York State Fair is getting closer to revealing its full entertainment lineup for 2024. The Cleverlys, a comedic music group featuring Digger Cleverly and his family, will perform at the NYS Fair’s Chevy Court stage on Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. The show is free with admission to the Fair.
6 Of The Hottest Concerts In New York For 2024
What concerts are you excited to go to this summer? Let us know below. 11 Highlights of Bethel Woods Last Concert of The Season. Bethel Woods Last Concert Of The Season Ended With Rod Stewart. Rod Stewart took the stage at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on September 1,...
New York Concert Fans Rank The Best Venues in the State
I've been having a really good year when it comes to going to concerts, musicals and comedy shows! First of all, we've had some incredible WRRV Sessions this year with the likes of Papa Roach, Judah & the Lion, Blame My Youth, and Royel Otis at Newburgh Brewing Company. Outside of that, I've already seen Fall Out Boy and Jimmy Eat World at the MVP Arena in Albany, and Amos Lee at The Egg in Albany. Later this summer, I'm going to see Passenger at the Beacon Theater in New York City.
CDC set to roll out new requirements for dog owners crossing the border
BUFFALO, N.Y. — July 4th week means the dog days of summer are here. Many in Western New York are throwing their kids and dogs in the car and escaping up north to try to beat the heat at the beach in Canada. But new CDC mandates mean bringing...
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