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New York State Giving $2 Billion In Bonuses To Many Workers
New York State officials confirmed over $2 billion in bonuses is being paid out to a large number of workers. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that bonuses are coming for 800,000 workers. Over $2 Billion To More Than 800,000 New York Health Care Workers. Hochul announced that $2 billion...
Rain and thunder heading into the weekend
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — We made it through the work week with plenty of sunshine and gradually increasing warmth, but it looks like our collective weather fortunes will be changing as we head into the weekend. Before we get to that expected change, enjoy the dry weather during the...
BREAKING NEWS: Governor’s office making it easier to help storm victims receive $50,000
Bowie family: This restores our faith in government; Coverage from the Hornell Sun and Wellsville Sun along with a plea from the Bowie family has resulted in policy change. Families from Independence in Allegany County to Addison in Steuben County were concerned the would not receive $50,000 in additional aid from storm damage because of their family income level being too high.
How to prevent the next Steuben County flood? Officials push for easier stream cleanouts
As southern Steuben County continues to dig out from its second devastating flood in the last three years, public officials are advocating for changes in state policy they believe could help mitigate damage the next time a major storm hits. If local crews had the OK to clear out and stabilize streams...
NY bill proposes expanded health care, job support for caregivers of disabled veterans
Rochester, N.Y.— There's a new lifeline to those who dedicate their lives to caring for veterans. New legislation, introduced by Rep. Joe Morelle during a press conference Thursday in Rochester, would require the state's Department of Veteran Affairs to expand its support for family members who take care of disabled veterans.
Fair Skies Friday Before Weekend Showers
Patchy, dense fog will start off the day for some in the Twin Tiers. This will give way to partial sunshine and temperatures in the mid to upper-80s by the end of the day. Showers will develop into Friday night as a warm front pushes in. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will start off the weekend and become steadier into the second half. Rainfall amounts will average between 0.5" and 1", but localized downpours could result in higher amounts. A few storms could be on the strong side with gusty winds and heavy downpours. Saturday will be around 80 followed by the upper-70s on Sunday. As low pressure exits on Monday, a few showers and thunderstorms will be possible. Temperatures will start off the week in the mid-70s. High pressure will build over the region through the middle of next week. Dry weather and fair skies are expected with highs in the 70s.
$10M gift from Seneca Foods will support the Cornell Food Venture Center
Arthur Wolcott ’49 went to an auction in Dundee, NY, as a Cornell senior, looking for a good deal on a typewriter. Instead, he bought a bankrupt grape juice plant (which, not incidentally, included at least one typewriter). Thus began his collaboration with the food science faculty and experts at Cornell as he grew what would become Seneca Foods from a struggling company with $110,000 in revenue its first year in 1949 to the $1.5 billion publicly traded company it is today.
New York Health Officials Worried About Lead In Children’s Blood
Health officials from the Hudson Valley are warning residents about the dangers of lead poisoning, which can cause serious health issues for children. The Putnam County Health Department is currently monitoring lead levels in the blood of children. Health Department Warns Residents About the Dangers of Lead Poisoning. “Lead is...
Industrial Accident: Man Dies in Concrete Wall Collapse in New York Scrap Yard!
A tragic accident occurred at a scrap yard in New York State early Tuesday morning, leading to the death of a worker. The incident happened when a concrete wall, weakened by an accidental impact, collapsed onto the worker. According to wpdh.com, the accident took place in the Village of Bath....
Rainy weekend in Upstate NY brings chance of isolated flooding
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The warm, dry stretch of weather in Upstate New York is coming to an end this weekend. Rain is expected both Saturday and Sunday, with a chance for afternoon thunderstorms that could drop enough rain to cause isolated flash flooding. Soil is still wet from the heavy rain that fell a week ago from the remnants of tropical storm Debby.
Farmer's Almanac winter forecast is out
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Farmer's Almanac has just released its official 2024-25 winter forecast. For over 200 years, the Farmer's Almanac, not to be confused with the Old Farmer's Almanac has been predicting long range weather forecasts. According to the Farmer's Almanac, they base their weather predictions on correlations...
Annual Cat Show brings kitties to town
Cat lovers of the Greater Rochester area unite! The Annual Cat Show is bringing fancy felines to town. Show manager Carmen Johnson-Lawrence of Genesee Cat Fanciers and her celebrity cat Dugan return to Good Day Rochester. "Close to 150 cats enter both days [of the show]," Johnson-Lawrence says. "We have...
Rock legends reuniting for ‘Last Waltz’ tour, including Upstate NY concerts
Two rock legends are reuniting for a special tour paying tribute to The Band’s Robbie Robertson. Guitarist Mike Campbell and keyboardist Benmont Tench, both founding members of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, will lead the “Life is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24.” The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will be joined by Ryan Bingham, Jamey Johnson, and Don Was for a series of concerts celebrating the music of Robertson and “The Last Waltz.”
Canisteo residents call out Hochul after being left out of flood relief funding plan
Canisteo, N.Y. (WHAM)— Steuben County residents are speaking out for the first time after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced emergency cash funding for families over the weekend. Canisteo residents who spoke with 13WHAM said they were promised funds after damaging floods brought by remnants of Debby hit their town last week. But now, they are discovering they do not qualify.
Pennsylvania Attorney General joins multistate effort to support gun sale regulations
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of state and federal regulations that govern gun sales, arguing that these laws are critical for public safety. The coalition, led by New York, filed an amicus brief Thursday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for […]
‘Affordable’ Gym With 60 New York Locations Files For Bankruptcy
Many New Yorkers are worried about the future of their favorite gym. Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The New York-based fitness company has over 100 locations nationwide, including 60 in New York State. Company officials said filing for bankruptcy is a "strategic decision to execute an...
New York Comedy Festival Honors Lucille Ball With Exclusive Merchandise
Upstate New York is the home to many historical sites, museums and more. 'America's Most Famous Dessert' started in LeRoy, NY. There's a museum that fans can explore about JELL-O and more in that historic town. An upstate New York town inspired a Twilight Zone episode. Binghamton, NY is the...
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
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