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Making plans to attend Hornell Irish Festival Saturday? What to know about annual event
One of the most popular summer events in Maple City, the annual Irish Festival sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians Hornell chapter, is on tap for Saturday from 1 to 11 p.m. in the St. Ann's Church parking lot. Among the Irish Festival's features are food trucks, children’s games, face painting, vendors,...
Demolition underway at Hornell Intermediate School to make space for new addition
A transformative capital project at Hornell Intermediate School is underway, but before anything new goes up something old must come down. Hornell school officials announced Tuesday that demolition of the single-story, four-classroom wing at the front of the Buffalo Street school has begun, marking the first phase of a $32 million capital project...
‘Affordable’ Gym With 60 New York Locations Files For Bankruptcy
Many New Yorkers are worried about the future of their favorite gym. Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The New York-based fitness company has over 100 locations nationwide, including 60 in New York State. Company officials said filing for bankruptcy is a "strategic decision to execute an...
Do Police Have Ticket Quotas In New York?
As we get closer to the end of the month, you might think that now is the time for police to be more inclined to give out tickets. Growing up I always heard that police have ticket quotas and would give out more tickets later in the month if they were close to not meeting those quotas.
Wildfire Smoke From Canada Will Sweep Across New York
Today will be a hazy day across parts of New York as easterly winds will bring smoke from wildfires in Canada across the region. READ MORE: DO POLICE IN NEW YORK STATE HAVE TICKET QUOTAS?. The air quality across New York will remain in the moderate range which means people...
Old Farmer’s Almanac 2024-25 New York Winter Prediction
The Old Farmer's Almanac is set to release its official Winter 2024-25 prediction on August 27th but this morning they put out a teaser of what we could expect. READ MORE: WAS THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC SUMMER PREDICTION CORRECT?. According to their latest update we could be in for a...
You Could Meet Shaq This Weekend In Western New York
A legend that goes beyond the sport of basketball, Shaquille O’Neal will be in the Western New York area this weekend. And….you could see him!. Shaq is a former NBA basketball player who played for six teams in his 19-year career playing professional basketball. He is a four-time NBA champion and considered to be one of the greatest centers to play the game of basketball (even if he struggled at the free throw line).
Andreas Katzourakis finds inspiration in books to write his own story
For most fighters, the grind of training and competition leaves little time for leisure. But for junior middleweight Andreas Katzourakis, books provide a crucial escape and a source of inspiration, after he left his home in Greece in pursuit of a world title. Katzourakis, now training out of Los Angeles,...
SAPERICA and the 3rd Annual Saperavi Festival in the Finger Lakes
A high point of Broadwayworld’s food and wine travel this summer was the 3rd Annual Saperavi Festival that was held in the New York State’s beautiful Finger Lakes region. It afforded press, trade and the public a unique opportunity to learn about the exquisite wines from the country of Georgia, the Saperavi grape and its connection to the Finger Lakes. The event was hosted at the renowned Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery in Hammondsport and was sponsored by Wines of Georgia, the Chama Mama Georgian restaurants in NYC, and the organization, Saperica.
National Weather Service: “Above” Average Precipitation This Winter In New York
The calendar says it's only mid-August, but weather experts are giving snow lovers exciting news about the upcoming winter. As I write this article, the date says August 15. However, Fall is near. Halloween stores are opening, and pumpkin spice season is days a way. In fact, Dunkin' is now selling a "spiked" pumpkin spice latte with 6% ABV. CLICK HERE to find out more.
Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking ‘I agree’
Disney seeks to dismiss a wrongful death suit over a Disney+ subscription. Legal advocate says this is a “horrifying step further” in terms of service contracts. (AP Video: Ted Shaffrey) A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers of...
World War II Warships Getting Major Support From New York State
The Buffalo waterfront is home to three United States Navy Warships, and two of those ships are in serious need of repair. So much so that it wasn't that long ago that they were taking on water, putting them on the verge of sinking. Over the last couple of years,...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with penny-sized hail to hit Saratoga and Washington counties Thursday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Thursday at 6:17 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. for Saratoga and Washington counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) are likely. "At 6:17 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Fort...
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Construction on the Newly Renovated St. John’s University Health Center
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced completion of construction on the newly renovated St. John’s University Health Sciences Center and basketball facility that will enhance the Queens community and provide exceptional opportunities for students’ educational experience. “With continued investments in New York’s colleges and universities, we’re helping our premier...
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