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Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Canandaigua Fire & Ice festival takes over Main Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The slight warmup on Saturday (and dare I say, sunshine?) was enough to get folks out of the house to Canandaigua for its annual Fire and Ice Winter Festival! The festival is held each winter, featuring ice carving competitions and fire shows. There was plenty of food and drink options from local businesses, and activities for the whole family to enjoy, including horse and wagon rides, and a small petting zoo of sorts. Canandaigua's Fire & Ice Festival runs events again Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to the itinerary on its website. People we spoke with said it's a tradition on Main Street folks look forward to each year. 'The wintertime – it's hard to get out and about, but things like this make it easy for us to be able to enjoy the sun that is coming out today – and just explore,' said Selena, who traveled in from Hornel. 2 local Special Olympics athletes headed to Italy for World Winter Games The event runs again on Sunday. You can learn more about what to expect here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Health
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Amherst to host tobacco, vape regulations hearing
AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – The Amherst Board of Health is holding a public hearing to talk about the proposed changes to tobacco and vape regulations. Fifth annual Fire & Ice Festival returns to Amherst The board says they want to share information about the proposals that include the following: Retitle the Regulations to 'Restricting the Sale of Tobacco and Vape Products.' Changes to tobacco sales permits, including number of permits, and reasons forrevocation of permits. Adopt a unified fining structure for all tobacco violations. Require the BOH to hold a hearing if there are four violations within a three-year period. Eliminate the regulation prohibiting anyone under the age of 21 from selling tobaccoproducts, except in adult-only tobacco retailers. Eliminate 'Tobacco Quiz' requirement for tobacco sellers. Update regulations on Oral Nicotine Pouches. Update the price of cigars to match state regulations. Clarify the definition for Tobacco Product Flavor Enhancer to include flavored rollingpapers. Updates to other definitions. No vote will be taken, but they're inviting business owners and residents to give their opinions on the changes before any final decisions are made. The meeting happens Thursday at 5:00 p.m. at the Bangs Community Center. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fifth annual Fire & Ice Festival returns to Amherst
AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – The Amherst Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Amherst Recreation, has announced the return of the fifth annual Fire & Ice Festival and Luminaria. Diana's Bakery in Agawam announced closure, hundreds to lose jobs The festival serves as the grand finale of Amherst's week-long WinterFest and has become a signature event for the town, drawing over 2,000 attendees each year. It is set to take place on Saturday, February 22, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Amherst Commons. 'The Fire & Ice Festival and Luminaria is a cherished tradition that brings our community of local families and residents, students, and seniors together to celebrate the beauty and excitement of the winter season,' said Sarah Barr of Amherst College, which presents the event. 'We invite everyone to join us for an afternoon filled with art, performances, and delicious treats, all while supporting our local businesses.' Festival-goers can enjoy hot cocoa and s'mores by open fire pits, as well as witnessing ten intricately designed ice sculptures scattered throughout Amherst Commons. Other activities include winter tie-dye crafting with Amherst Recreation and live artistic demonstrations, including metal sculpting by Hampshire College alum Kamil Peters and wood carving by local artist Cody Stosz of Kodiak Carving. Entertainment will feature a fire arts performance by Matica Arts, bringing high-energy juggling and flame-based artistry to the festival. Guests can also indulge in special menu items from the Inn on Boltwood, including seasonal food and cocktails. The Amherst Fire Department will be in attendance, offering fire safety information and giving visitors the chance to meet Spark the Fire Pup. 'This festival not only celebrates the winter season but also highlights the vibrant community spirit of Amherst,' said John Page, Executive Director of the Amherst BID. 'We encourage everyone to explore downtown Amherst's unique shops and restaurants before and after the event.' The Fire & Ice Festival and Luminaria is made possible through the support of local businesses and community partners, including presenting sponsor Amherst College, with additional sponsorship from Summerlin Floors, Encharter Insurance, and Amherst Innovative Living. For more information and event updates, visit their website or follow @amherstdowntown on social media. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
