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Facing natural disasters, more lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. New York lawmakers passed their own measure in June, though it’s unclear if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the […]
Officials urge vaccination for mosquito-borne virus in some NY regions
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The State Agriculture Department is urging horse owners to vaccinate their horses against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus as cases are being seen throughout several areas in New York State. There is no cure for EEE or WNV which can be fatal for unvaccinated horses. So far this year, […]
Crews respond to 3-alarm fire at Sunnking building in Brockport
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Fire crews in Brockport were called to a reported fire at Sunnking Sustainable Solutions in the village Monday evening. Note: this building is connected with the Lineage warehouse, where the alarm pinged from. This sparked initial confusion for crews on scene. When News 8 arrived at the scene on Owens Road around 6 […]
'It wouldn't be fair': Controversy brewing over New York State equal rights amendment
AMHERST, NY (WKBW) — Controversy is brewing over an amendment to the New York State’s constitution that will be on your ballot this November. The state constitution currently bans discrimination based on race, color, creed, or religion. The Equal Rights amendment known as, Proposition One, would expand that to more than a dozen other types of discrimination, including age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
Emergency Declaration Issued For More Counties In New York State
New York State issued another "Disaster Emergency." Over the weekend, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul today signed an executive order declaring a "Disaster Emergency" for Suffolk County, New York. "Disaster Emergency" On Long Island, New York. The "Disaster Emergency" comes after "record rainfall" fell on the Long Island County on...
155th Travers Stakes breaks all-sources handle record for New York Racing Association
Travers Day brought more than 47,000 racing fans to the track according to the New York Racing Association. Saturday’s “Mid-Summer Derby” drew passionate racing fans to Saratoga Race Course who were eager to see history made. Saratoga Race Course’s gates opened at 9 a.m. for 14 races...
New York Walmart Makes Major Change To Self-Checkout
After an increase in thefts, a New York Walmart has made a massive change to its self-checkout lanes. Customers at one Walmart will be limited when it comes to using self-checkouts. Do You To Show Your Receipt At Walmart In New York?. If a Walmart exit greeter asks you for...
New York State Resident Reports “Cylindrical Shaped” Hovering Object
A New York state resident reported seeing what they first thought was a police helicopter hovering near the ground. However, as the witness continued to look on they noticed something very odd about this encounter. What exactly was this person from Watervliet seeing here? Is this some sort of thing...
Water treatment plant gets federal funding for emergency generators
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A $16.8 million dollar Federal Emergency Management Agency grant was announced to procure and install emergency generators at the Frank E. Van Lare water resource recovery facility in Irondequoit. The grant will go towards the acquirement and installation of three generators as well as the associated switches, transformers and switchgear to […]
Former Michigan State, Detroit Lions OL cut by Buffalo Bills
Kevin Jarvis is back on the free agent market. Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports that the Buffalo Bills are cutting the former Michigan State standout ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. deadline, where all teams must finalize their 53-man roster. The 25-year-old offensive lineman signed with the Detroit...
'I heard a big noise:' Suspected drunk driver speeds through E. Amherst St. leaving a line of damaged cars
BUFFALO, N.Y. — After an early Saturday morning car accident left numerous parked cars damaged, dinged, and totaled, neighbors wonder what is being done to combat speeding drivers down their community street. “I heard a big noise, boom, boom,” said M.D. Islam, who lives near the scene of the...
FREE Buffalo Bills Meet + Greet at the Buffalo Wing Festival
This weekend is the National Buffalo Wing Festival at the Buffalo Bills stadium and you are going to be able to meet a Buffalo Bills superstar. Defensive End Greg Rousseau will be making an appearance at the National Buffalo Wing Fest on Saturday at Highmark Stadium at 2 PM - 4 PM.
Former flight attendant pushing a beverage cart from Boston to New York in remembrance of 9/11 colleagues
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — A former flight attendant is making a trek from Boston’s Logan Airport all the way to Ground Zero in New York City. The beverage cart that he is pushing is like an actual beverage cart from an airplane. It weighs about 60 lbs. Veneto is greeted by well wishers all along […]
Lithium-ion batteries involved in third-alarm fire at Sunnking in Brockport
Brockport, N.Y. — Multiple fire crews from Monroe and Orleans Counties responded to a third-alarm fire in Brockport near Route 31 Monday evening. Around 5:35 p.m., fire crews responded to Sunnking on Owens Road for a report of smoke and fire showing. Once there, crews found heavy smoke coming...
City Fire's hot bats dominate Batavia PD in Battle of the Badges at Dwyer Stadium
Batavia PD's softball team could have used somebody to put out the fire at Dwyer Stadium on Sunday, but City Fire was a little busy fanning the flames on the way to a 23-3 victory in the annual Battle of the Badges.In four matches, the boys in blue
Genesee Gene DeWitt Memorial Belongs to Wolf
BATAVIA, NY-Despite a rain-free forecast, the skies had other plans, unleashing a surprise shower that brought racing to a standstill and triggered a 60-minute rain delay. However, the unexpected shower proved to be a blessing in disguise, as the subsequent packing efforts by 65 eager cars transformed the track into a lightning-fast surface. As the night wore on, the action intensified, with a thrilling slate of heats and features kicking off at 7:45 pm and wrapping up precisely at 11:00 pm.
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