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Upstate New York Car Dealer Goes Viral For ‘The Office’ Video Parody
An Upstate New York car dealer is going viral online for her hilarious parody of The Office! Seriously, Hollywood needs to hire her!. It’s not fair that the Hawk Tuah Girl can go viral and make a career out of it, but this woman can’t. It simply wouldn’t be fair. She’s hilarious! Check out her viral parody of The Office at a car dealership below!
Helen Barrett Montgomery School No. 50 holds Health and Wellness Fair
Rochester, N.Y. — Students and families raised awareness for the necessity of health screenings and exams. Saturday was the annual Health and Wellness Fair held at School No. 50 in Rochester. The fair is named after the principal's late mother, who died in 2022, from what the principal attributes...
$500 Million Investment to Benefit Central NY Communities
The Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development (ESD), will begin accepting Letters of Intent on August 15. This $500 million fund is designed to boost Micron's $100 billion investment in New York, expected to create nearly 50,000 jobs in Central New York.
More NY school aid needed to address student poverty, special needs, health, advocates say
The clock is ticking louder for the Rockefeller Institute, which accepted the challenge of modernizing a formula used to distribute $25 billion in state dollars to New York's almost 700 school districts. For three hours on Tuesday, dozens of New Yorkers — from school superintendents to parents — told Rockefeller officials that New...
New York Passes New Lithium-Ion Battery Legislation
ALBANY, N.Y. - Legislation that targets lithium-ion batteries and aims to keep New Yorkers safe both on and off the road is now on the books. The package of laws signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, July 11, prohibit the sale of lithium-ion batteries that are not up to manufacturing standards (and include civil penalties for violations); direct the Department of State -- in consultation with the Division of Homeland Security, Emergency Services, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority -- to develop and maintain safety resources; require the state fire administrator within the...
God’s Love We Deliver Celebrates Special Evening at Lisa and James Cohen’s Hamptons Estate
Every year, God’s Love We Deliver hosts its annual Midsummer Night Drinks event to support its lifesaving, medically tailored meal program that delivers nutritious food directly to New Yorkers suffering from severe and chronic illness. This year’s soiree was held on Saturday evening at the oceanfront East Hampton estate of Galerie Magazine Founder and Editorial Director Lisa Fayne Cohen and husband, James Cohen.
Deadly Cheese Incident in Upstate New York Leads to Sentencing
Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer in Upstate New York, and his company Vulto Creamery LLC, each received sentences in federal court in Syracuse on Monday, July 9 following a deadly incident. The sentencing followed guilty pleas from both Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC to a misdemeanor offense...
New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York...
Community theater readies for showtime in Clifton Springs. What's behind the curtain?
CLIFTON SPRINGS, NY — The Phelps-Clifton Springs Community Theatre is at it again this summer. Now celebrating its 47th year, the community theater group is staging "Bright Star." Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. July 25 through July 27 and 2 p.m. July 28 in the air-conditioned Midlakes High School auditorium, 1554 Route...
Ithaca Sees Warnings as New York Experiences Historic Tornado Outbreak
Being a Cornell student earns you many privileges — including being woken up by an emergency alert in the middle of the night while at home for the summer on another continent. However, Cornellians on campus on Wednesday, July 10 at 4:22 p.m. were urged to take shelter due...
Two ejected in upstate NY boat incident; search continues for missing operator
A search will resume this morning after two people were ejected into the water Sunday following a boating incident on Sodus Bay in the town of Sodus, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies reported that a single cigar boat collided, leading to both the operator and passenger being ejected into the...
Ontario County Office For The Aging Summer Serenade
Ontario County Office For The aging Summer Serenade August 7, 2024 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM at Veterans Park 6910 RT. 5 & 20, Bloomfield, NY 14469. Join us for this free community event to end elder abuse. Ice Cream from Ice Cream Factory. Music- Games- Giveaways & More. Need a...
Habitat for Humanity ReStore to reopen in Corning
STEUBEN COUNTY, N.Y. (WENY) – The Steuben County Habitat for Humanity Restore will reopen it's doors on August 9th, 2024 after a year long closure due to a fire in July 2023. Located at 3412 State Route 414 in Corning, the store is set to resume normal business hours.
Hornell home grown: City weighs options after NYS finalizes cannabis cultivation rules
With the state Cannabis Control Board finalizing rules for home cannabis cultivation in New York late last month, Hornell officials are considering local action to codify the dos and don'ts of growing marijuana in the Maple City. “New York state opened this can of worms and now local governments have...
"23rd Annual Cruisin' Night & Block Party in Geneva"
The Dove in Geneva, New York, is hosting the 23rd Annual Cruisin' Night & Block Party on Friday, the 26th of 2024. Folksinger Trevor Donlon will perform from 6 to 8 pm. Attendees can also get their own removable tattoo at the event. This community gathering will feature music, art, classic cars, and is promised to be a fun evening for friends and family. The event supports The Dove Block Project and aims to keep all programs and workshops free. The organizers encourage non-members to consider joining to further support the community. The event is tagged with #CruisinNight2024, #GenevaDowntown, #TheDoveBlock, #CommunityEvent, #LiveMusic, #ClassicCars, #ArthurDove, #TrevorDonlon, and #FamilyFun.
The Maloney family service project: helping people in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Tables and supplies lined the Maloney Family driveway as they turned their family reunion into a service project that helps those in the community who are in need. Since October 2023, members of the Maloney family have been buying and gathering personal care items such as...
Governor Hochul Awards Key Contract for Syracuse’s Transformative I-81 Project
(WNY News Now) – Syracuse – Governor Kathy Hochul announced the award of the fourth construction contract for the transformative Interstate 81 Viaduct Project. The award of the $313.5 million contract to CNY Alliance will begin construction on the Community Grid along streets on Syracuse’s eastside, in the former 15th Ward neighborhood. The Community Grid will replace the elevated highway in Downtown Syracuse and will relieve existing traffic congestion challenges in the city, while improving access to and from the interstate highway network and key destinations, including the downtown business districts, area hospitals, and higher education institutions.
Top-prize TAKE 5 ticket worth over $14k sold in Brockport
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A lucky person in Brockport won a top prize winning TAKE 5 lottery ticket! According to the New York State Lottery, a one-prize winning ticket worth was sold at the Wegmans on 4th Section Road. That ticket was worth $14,715. This was not the only ticket won in New York — […]
About Business – West Ridge Wine & Spirits
Brittany Linder and Freddy Martinez decided to embark on a new adventure in the fall of 2023. The thought of leaving behind a revenue stream for their three children fueled their dream of owning their own business. Their love for gathering with friends and family in their home and visiting different wineries around NYS easily translated into owning a liquor store. At West Ridge Wine & Spirits they’re able to help create endless cocktails and aid customers in creating the perfect pairing for their own family gatherings. They say the Spencerport, Brockport, Hamlin, Parma and Hilton communities have been amazing clientele, and getting to know their customers has been the highlight of their journey. “Everyone has been so welcoming and supportive,” Brittany said. The couple is now in their fourth month of business and can’t wait to meet new customers.
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