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Rochester native Jared Engel returns to Fringe with baseball films

Rochester native Jared Engel returns to Fringe with baseball films

Grammy-nominated Rochester native Jared Engel brings a live-scored baseball film performance to the Dryden Theatre during Rochester Fringe.
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Brighton native turned puzzles into a Netflix hit and 26 more episodes

Brighton native turned puzzles into a Netflix hit and 26 more episodes

David Kwong, a Brighton native, has harnessed the popularity of two trends – the growing field of video podcasts and a public thirst for puzzling.
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Rochester Fringe returns with 715 shows and Pete Davidson

Rochester Fringe returns with 715 shows and Pete Davidson

The Rochester Fringe Festival returns Sept. 15-26 with 715 performances, free events and comedian Pete Davidson.
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Alex Saab, ally of Venezuela's Maduro, pleads guilty in US corruption case

Alex Saab, ally of Venezuela's Maduro, pleads guilty in US corruption case

By Luc Cohen and Jonathan Stempel Sept 15 (Reuters) - A Colombian-born businessman with close ties to ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded guilty on Tuesday in a U.S. corruption case, as federal prosecutors prepare separately to take Maduro to trial next year.
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This Restaurant Rocks (No, Literally)

This Restaurant Rocks (No, Literally)

How did boulders become the hot new decor trend at New York City restaurants and cafes?
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Forget a bunker. These residents are redefining what 'prepping' means

Forget a bunker. These residents are redefining what 'prepping' means

Ready Rochester's upcoming workshop focuses on community preparedness, not doomsday scenarios, organizers say.
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Taj Gibson retires; reportedly will join Bulls' coaching staff

Taj Gibson retires; reportedly will join Bulls' coaching staff

By Field Level Media Sep 14 (Field Level Media) - Seventeen-year veteran Taj Gibson announced his retirement from the NBA on Monday, and reports indicated that he will re-join the Chicago Bulls organization as an assistant coach.
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Beloved NYC Bodega Cat Jabal Returned After Community Outcry and Police Intervention

Beloved NYC Bodega Cat Jabal Returned After Community Outcry and Police Intervention

Jabal, a beloved bodega cat from the 8th St. Mini Mart in Park Slope, Brooklyn, has been safely returned to his owner, Imad 'Jimmy' Innab, days after being snatched from the street. The incident, which occurred last Thursday, was captured on security footage showing a man picking up the kitten. The disappearance sparked 'crazy outrage' within the neighborhood, leading to a community-wide effort to find Jabal, including the creation and distribution of missing posters. Neighbors played a crucial role in convincing the couple who took the cat to return him. One of the individuals, a pink-haired woman, eventually sent a middleman to bring Jabal to the 78th precinct on Tuesday. Police then delivered the kitten back to Innab, who expressed immense joy and gratitude to the NYPD and the community. The woman involved is now in police custody, though charges have not yet been filed.
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What channel is Bills vs Texans on today? Time, TV, streaming

What channel is Bills vs Texans on today? Time, TV, streaming

The Bills open the 2026 season in Houston Sunday against the Texans. Here is the broadcast and betting information for the game.
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New York City Faces Severe Flooding Amid Infrastructure Challenges

New York City Faces Severe Flooding Amid Infrastructure Challenges

New York City has been under a 'flood watch' for nearly two days, with significant flooding reported across various neighborhoods. This year has been the wettest in the last five years for the city, with late August rainfall reaching nearly four inches, submerging vehicles and requiring emergency rescues. The city's aging infrastructure, some of which is over 100 years old, struggles to cope with the combined effects of heavy rainfall and global warming. Comptroller Mark Levine highlighted the lack of investment in flood protection, emphasizing the rising threat of extreme weather. The city's Coastal Flood Hazard Map identifies flood-prone areas, particularly in Queens and Brooklyn, and forecasts worsening conditions in the coming years.
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How much snow will NY get this winter? Here's what to expect

How much snow will NY get this winter? Here's what to expect

Here's what the Farmers' Almanac, Old Farmer's Almanac and National Weather Service predict for snow and temperatures across New York.
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Flood Watch Issued for New York City Amid Heavy Rain Threat

Flood Watch Issued for New York City Amid Heavy Rain Threat

New York City is under a Flood Watch as heavy rain and potential flash flooding are expected on Sunday morning. The National Weather Service forecasts rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 3 inches across the city, with the heaviest rain likely in eastern Brooklyn and Queens. The strongest storms could produce rainfall rates of 2 to 2.5 inches per hour. The Flood Watch remains in effect until noon, and thunderstorms have already caused ground stops at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports. NYC Emergency Management has activated its Flash Flood Emergency Plan, and crews are clearing catch basins and preparing emergency resources. The city has also opened 51 overnight shelters for residents in flood-prone areas, particularly those living in basement apartments.