UPDATE: The balloon did not contact power lines, passengers had just beend dropped off when apparently control of the balloon was lost. NUNDA – A hot air balloon reportedly contacted a power line Friday night. The incident occurred in the area of Pickett Road. At this time, there is believed to be at least one person injured. Emergency crews are on scene. Check back to the GeneseeSun.com for more details. … [Read more...]
Thousands attend New York State Festival of Balloons- SLIDESHOW
DANSVILLE — Thousands of people descended upon Dansville over the weekend to watch a sky filled with colorful hot air balloons at the New York State Festival of Balloons. For the 31st year, an estimated 30,000 spectators grabbed their cameras to watch more than 40 hot air balloons rise from the Dansville Municipal Airport and float over the surrounding valley. Balloonists from nine different states came to participate in the event, with … [Read more...]