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Real estate agencies hope to aid future homebuyers as settlement changes how agents get paid
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two major changes to the real estate industry that potentially redirect how agents get paid began Saturday. This comes after a recent settlement in an antitrust lawsuit impacting real estate agent compensation. Prior to this settlement, a real estate agent representing a home seller would share a commission, normally between five […]
Tioga Downs Donates $95,680 to Support Local Veterans
NICHOLS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Tioga Downs Casino Resort made a big difference for local veterans Friday, August 16th. Before the Ashley McBryde concert, Chairman Jeff Gural handed over a check for $95,680 to the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group (STVSG). This money came from ticket sales for the July 11th...
Fundraiser held in Webster for local man who died from overdose
Webster, N.Y. — A motorcycle ride in Webster honored the life of a local man who died due to the opioid epidemic. Lee Lucas died of a fatal overdose in 2016. To honor Lee’s memory, his father, Dean Lucas, started the annual Lee Lucas Memorial Poker Run, which is now in its 8th year.
Father-son duo from Steuben County face charges related to Jan. 6 Capitol riot
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Court documents revealed more about the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol back in 2021 which sent lawmakers into hiding. With more than 1,000 arrests made since this incident, two men from Steuben County, a father-son duo, were added to that list just last week. Federal officials claim Charles Schimmel Sr. […]
First-time delegates from Western New York head to the Democratic Convention
The Democratic National Convention gets underway in Chicago next week where it is expected Vice President Kamala Harris will accept the Democratic presidential nomination. WBFO’s Thomas O’Neil-White spoke to a few first-time delegates from Western New York about their expectations ahead of the convention.
Gas prices continue to decrease
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The National average price of gas has gone down 3 cents from last week, $3.41. One year ago, today it was at $3.87. New York State's average has gone down 2 cents since last Monday, $3.54. One year ago, NYS's average was $3.92. AAA Western and...
Central New Yorkers are ready to enjoy this year's Great New York State Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — Thousands of people will be lining up on Wednesday to enjoy the country's third-largest fair. Since 1841, the Great New York State Fair has brought New Yorkers from all around and 2024 is no different. Central New Yorkers, like Stephanie Meade, have been waiting all year...
Connecticut declares state of emergency after 2 killed and ‘hundreds’ evacuated during flash flooding
The governor of Connecticut declared a state of emergency after historic flooding left two dead and prompted hundreds of evacuations over the weekend, he said in a Monday news conference.
Farmer’s Almanac says this NJ town will get the first frost
We all know that the accuracy of the Farmers' Almanac and its less popular counterpart, the Old Farmers' Almanac, is questionable at best. In today's world, where immediate information is always at our fingertips, no one has any patience anymore. We're so desperate to know what the weather will be...
New York State DEC Rescues Man in Hudson Valley Stuck Near Waterfall
Hikers across New York state can get themselves in quite a bind, especially after getting lost or injured while on the trail. But while being unprepared or careless during a big hike can lead to trouble, sometimes it's Mother Nature that just doesn't want to cooperate. And with the state...
New York man assaults woman, drives car into home
Ulster, Pa. — A New York man assaulted a woman before driving a car into a home and causing more than $25,000 in damages. Logan Jay Bowman, 24, of Waverly was asked to return a Ford Focus belonging to his parents on July 23 just after 1 p.m., according to a complaint. Bowman refused, getting into an argument with his girlfriend in the process. Bowman punched the alleged victim before...
Sudden death of woman who spent $1.5M stolen from the elderly leaves victims feeling robbed once again
An overseer appointed by judges to manage the finances of more than 100 elderly or incapacitated Pennsylvania residents instead regularly drained their life savings and retirement nest eggs, spending more than $1.5 million on luxury cars, vacations, and parties. And while Gloria Byars, owner of Lansdowne-based Global Guardian Services, was...
Father-son duo from Steuben County face charges related to Jan. 6 Capitol riot
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New court documents revealed more about the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol back in 2021, which left officers bloodied and sent lawmakers into hiding. More than 1,000 people have been arrested in connection to the riot. Just last week, two Steuben County men, a father-son duo, were also arrested. The […]
JCC takes donations in aftermath of Steuben County flooding, high school severely damaged
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Jewish Community Center in Rochester is stepping up and taking donations in support of the Jasper-Troupsburg high school that recently took heavy damage from flooding. Tropical Storm Debby swept over parts of Steuben and Tioga County earlier this month causing mass amounts of flooding and storm damage throughout the area. […]
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