New York State
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Ever since mobile sports betting became available in New York State it generated over $740 million dollars. This is the most generated revenue than any other state. Reports say close to a billion online sports bets were made since being legal in New York State. Mobile Sports Wagering Generates Over $740 Million in Tax Revenue […]
Happy Holidays! In celebration of the holiday season, over this past weekend, the George Eastman Museum’s annual Sweet Creations gingerbread display returned. The display includes more than 60 cleverly designed decorated gingerbread creations. Anyone looking to check it our can do so now until January 1st. In order to manage crowds, the museum recommends advance […]
The votes have been counted, and currently, 67 percent of voters in New York State approved of the $4.2 billion in state borrowing to pay for the Environmental Bond Act. The new act was formally known as the ‘Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Jobs Act’, and it will fund projects addressing climate change mitigation, flood […]
A new exhibit is headed to the Rochester Museum & Science Center! The brand new ‘Wonders of Water’ exhibit combines past exhibits with some new experiences, to help visitors learn about Lake Ontario, the Erie Canal, and various water species. Calvin Uzelmeier, director of featured content at RMSC, stated: “It’s a great interactive experience. It’s […]
Late last night with 69 percent of precincts reporting, Governor Kathy Hochul was declared the winner over Republican challenger Lee Zeldin in the race for governor of New York. Hochul had 55 percent of the vote, while Zeldin had 45 percent. She took to the stage last night to address supporters, thanking them for electing […]
Looking to fish, but don’t have a license? The last day to fish in New York State for free in 2022 is this Friday, November 11th, Veterans Day. The Free Fishing Program began in 1991 to give people who might not fish the opportunity to try the sport at no cost and encourage people to […]
The Flower City Tattoo Convention was held this past weekend at the Dome Arena. The event featured more than 200 tattoo artists, ranging from local tattoo parlors to stars from Ink Master. Live entertainment, contests, and more were also a highlight of the event. Robert D’Piazza, the organizer of the Flower City Tattoo Convention, stated: […]
This weekend, the local shelter Lollypop Farms is hosting a “Clear the Kennels” event to encourage the adoption of its shelter dogs. The goal is not only to find homes forever for the currently sheltered dogs but also to make space for more. To push the adoption of dogs, Lollypop Farms is offering a 50 […]
Rochester welcomes Sean “Diddy” Combs! Rapper and businessman, Diddy, is investing in Rochester’s cannabis infrastructure. According to a release from Cresco Labs, Combs is buying $185 million of assets from Cresco Labs and Columbia Care. The deal is set to close in 2023. Diddy stated: “My mission has always been to create opportunities for Black […]
Due to a possible recession, ride-hailing service Lyft is laying off 13% of its employees. Co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer shared the tough news by stating: “There are several challenges playing out across the economy,” the memo reads. “We’re facing a probable recession sometime in the next year and rideshare insurance costs are going […]