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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Climate
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Sunrise Smart Start: Mt. Morris flooding, REAL ID delays
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today's Sunrise Smart Start for Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Rain, heavy at times, will continue through this morning as the massive storm system spins out of the region today. We are on the back edge of this system, so that should mean an end to the rain late morning and into early this afternoon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to RochesterFirst.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Juneteenth 2025: New details revealed about Rochester's festival
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New details have been revealed about Rochester's upcoming Juneteenth festivities! The annual Juneteenth festival will be held at MLK Memorial Park on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The festival will celebrate Black culture through live music, food, and more activities. They are expecting over 4,000 people will be in attendance for this year's festival. The Juneteenth Parade will kick off the parade. It will go from Main Street to East Avenue, then Chestnut Street up to MLK Park. The organizers of this year's festival said this was an extension of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's message in its theme for 20265 — 'maintaining infinite hope.' Headlining this year's festival is Robert Glasper, a Grammy-winning musician known for his work on songs such as 'So Beautiful' and 'December.' The festival will be from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The annual parade will kick off the festivities at 11 a.m. Those who wish to participate in the parade, vendor, or as a participant may click here to apply. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to RochesterFirst.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Climate
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Weather forecast: Another day of rain showers across the region
ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – We are not alone when it comes to rain showers. The massive low pressure now in Ohio will keep rain throughout New York State in piecemeal fashion through tonight and Wednesday. There will be waves of rain, periods of sun, and an occasional thunderstorm that pass overhead. If any rain or storm gets jammed over one spot over a longer period of time, there will be a flood threat. Temperatures take a dip and increasing pressure finally presents itself Wednesday night into Thursday. A bubble of high pressure moves into the Great Lakes, but a lingering low off the coast of Long Island could ruin the party. 8-Day Forecast For now, let's keep the low to our east. That would allow us to remain dry Friday and into the weekend. This is the American model output. A scenario where the low comes annoyingly close to Western New York and could threaten rain through the weekend would be closer to the European output. We should know by Wednesday how this is going to end up. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to RochesterFirst.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
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This 1 US state law just made it easier to cancel gym memberships — governor says ‘predatory practices' are over
New York just made it a lot easier for consumers to get out of gym memberships thanks to a new law. The law requires businesses to accept cancellations through their website, email, phone and in person. 'New Yorkers no longer have to jump through hoops just to cancel their gym memberships. We've put an end to steep cancellation fees, contract technicalities, & other predatory practices that can keep you locked in these contracts,' New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced via X on Feb. 2. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) A near-record number of Americans are grappling with $1,000 car payments and many drivers can't keep up. Here are 3 ways to stay ahead Protect your retirement savings with these 5 essential money moves — most of which you can complete in just minutes For consumers with unused gym memberships, this new law could save them thousands of dollars in fees and the headache of navigating complex cancellation requirements. Gym memberships have long been known for having complex, hard-to-cancel contracts. 'Gym memberships are notoriously hard to quit because most gym clubs do not want to allow the member to cancel their contract once they realize the hard work and commitment involved in becoming fit,' said attorney David Reischer in Men's Health. Many gyms spend time crafting hard-to-get-out-of contracts that can require you to write a notarized letter, appear in person or pay a cancellation fee. The New York state law, which went into effect on Feb. 1, requires businesses to allow customers to cancel their contracts without penalty up to three days after signing, according to Rochester First. Businesses must also accept cancellations and issue refunds within ten business days of a member notifying them. Butch Nieves, a New York gym owner, thinks the new law is a good thing for consumers and businesses. "I don't want you to join and not show up. I don't want that," he told CBS News. "You won't get the results, and you're not going to refer me, so what good is that? ... It's about time that most big gyms, and small, are held accountable for their actions." The Federal Trade Commission has also taken up the fight against gyms and other subscription services that make canceling difficult with its "Click to Cancel" rule. The finalized rule will require sellers to make it as easy to cancel a membership as it is to sign up. The rule is set to go into effect May 14; however, it has faced some political and legal challenges. It's unclear if or when the rule might go into effect. Read more: Home prices in America could fly through the roof in 2025 — here's the big reason why and how to take full advantage (with as little as $10) According to Finder, unused gym memberships can cost American consumers $397 million each year. Its survey also found that nearly one-third of Americans pay for a gym membership, while only roughly half of those with memberships use them at least twice a week. As inflation and food prices continue to increase, the cost of those unused gym memberships can add up. Instead of shelling out cash for memberships, experts suggest considering working out at home or finding ways to fit exercise into your daily life. 'Walking at a moderate to vigorous pace can improve memory, sleep, cognitive function and help control your weight,' Dr. Robert Glatter, a board-certified emergency medicine physician, told New York Post. Retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink says the simplest exercises are often the most effective. He suggests exercises like pull-ups, squats, sprints and carrying weights to help you stay in shape without overcomplicating your workout — all movements that don't require a gym membership. "Going back to the basics and doing things that have been used for decades is a solid way to go," Willink told Business Insider. "You can never go wrong with those." While your health may be priceless, spending $397 million a year on unused gym memberships simply isn't necessary for Americans as a whole. With New York's new law making cancellations easier and more people potentially turning to simple, effective at-home workouts, consumers now have more control over how — and where — they invest in their fitness. Jamie Dimon issues a warning about the US stock market — says prices are 'kind of inflated.' Crashproof your portfolio with these 3 rock-solid strategies 'I like this stuff': Self-made $500M mogul and YouTuber reveals his 'essential' US portfolio that he says Amazon 'can't hurt' — here's his secret formula and how you can copy it in 2025 Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
