Day: October 16, 2023

Yankees’ Randy Levine takes issue with teams ‘complaining and whining’ about money when attendance is low

5:15 pm October 16, 2023

New York Yankees president Randy Levine took shots at the Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins for failing to boost attendance as they receive revenue-sharing money from bigger-market teams. Levine made the remarks last week at Sportico’s Invest in Sports Conference. He was with team owner Hal Steinbrenner, who made news when he suggested personnel […]

Blue state delivers crippling blow to green energy development, jeopardizing Biden’s climate goals

5:09 pm October 16, 2023

New York’s state government rejected requests from a group of offshore wind energy developers who asked to renegotiate existing contracts amid rising prices and inflation. The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC), the state’s main regulator overseeing electric, gas and water utilities, issued the decision late last week, saying it would “preserve the robust […]

Farewell mass ascension at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta canceled due to windy conditions

5:07 pm October 16, 2023

Windy conditions delayed and then canceled Sunday’s farewell mass ascension at the 51st annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. It was the final day of this year’s event. The mass ascension was scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. Organizers said balloon pilots were on standby for more than two hours due to brisk winds from the […]

California surfer suffers bite to leg in reported shark attack

5:04 pm October 16, 2023

A surfer in California suffered a leg injury last week in a reported shark attack, according to authorities. First responders were called to Linda Mar Beach just before 4 p.m. on Friday to a report that a shark had bitten a surfer, the Pacifica Police Department said. Officers arrived and found a 52-year-old man with […]

Ancient natural wine-making traditions gain new followers in the US

5:02 pm October 16, 2023

Wine made in ancient ways is gaining new fans. Natural wine — which emphasizes sustainability and minimal processing — is seeing growing interest in the U.S even though overall wine consumption has been declining since 2015, according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, a research firm. While natural and other sustainable wines made up less than […]