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Holiday shopping season kicks off at Eastview Mall, lake effect snow will make weekend travel a challenge, and families demand answers in Newark. Plus, everything you need to know this Thanksgiving!
Holiday Shopping Season Kicks Off In A Big Way At Eastview
The holiday shopping season is set to begin with the annual Black Friday rush, and retailers are optimistic about sales. Shoppers at Eastview Mall in Victor are embracing a mix of traditional gifts like electronics and clothing, as well as a growing trend of experience-based presents, such as event tickets and restaurant gift cards.
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LAKE EFFECT SNOW THREATENS WNY & CNY: HOW MUCH FALLS?
A significant lake effect snowstorm is poised to disrupt travel across Western and Central New York through the holiday weekend, with weather advisories warning of several feet of snow in localized areas east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. The National Weather Service (NWS) offices in Buffalo and Binghamton have issued urgent updates, highlighting potential challenges for holiday travelers.
Fast 5: What’s happening in the Finger Lakes?
Families in Newark are demanding answers after personal decorations were cleared from gravesites at Newark Cemetery. Items, described as sentimental and expensive, were found in disorganized piles or reported missing, leaving loved ones devastated. [MORE]
Wayne County’s plan to replace an old trolley powerhouse with a new highway facility is facing nearly $1 million in additional costs. The Savannah Highway Patrol Barn project, originally budgeted at $1 million, will now require $978,560 more due to higher-than-expected construction bids. [MORE]
An anonymous health department complaint has turned Geneva’s annual Small Business Saturday Chili Contest into a sniff-only event. Organizer Marilla Gonzalez, owner of Marilla’s Mindful Supplies, devised the “World’s First Chili Sniffing Contest” to keep the fun alive. [MORE]
Roseland Waterpark in Canandaigua is adding a new attraction—a 18-hole mini-golf course set to open in spring 2025. The course, designed with inclusivity in mind, will feature nine ADA-accessible holes, offering fun for visitors of all ages and abilities. [MORE]
The New York State Thruway Authority is enhancing winter safety with new green hazard lights for over 700 plow trucks and supervisors statewide. These lights, complementing traditional amber lights, aim to improve visibility for drivers during snowstorms and whiteout conditions, a key concern on the 570-mile highway. [MORE]
Syracuse overcomes slow start to beat Cornell, snap two-game skid
The Syracuse men’s basketball team (4-2) got back in the win column with an 82-72 victory over Cornell (4-3) on Wednesday night at the JMA Wireless Dome, extending their winning streak against the Big Red to 44 games.
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