After 30 years in business the Conte family has had enough. Thy doors to Hippo's Billiards on Commercial Drive in Yorkville won't re-open after the latest flood.
Hippo's House of Billiards has served the community for decades and now the owner is closing it and opening another hall called Utica Billiards on the Boulevard
With a nickname like Dr. Cue you know this guy must be a pretty good pool player. His real name is Tom Rossman and he IS really good at pool. He'll be at Hippo's House of Billiards Saturday morning (September 15) at 11. The "Doc" is an ESPN and World Masters Trick Shot Champion. How good is he? Check out some of his videos.