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New Yorkers warned of texting scam imitating E-ZPass & Tolls by Mail
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The New York State Thruway Authority is warning residents about a texting scam imitating E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail via text message. Residents are told that E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive, personal information such as social security, credit card number, usernames, […]
Deadly Cheese Incident in Upstate New York Leads to Sentencing
Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer in Upstate New York, and his company Vulto Creamery LLC, each received sentences in federal court in Syracuse on Monday, July 9 following a deadly incident. The sentencing followed guilty pleas from both Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC to a misdemeanor offense...
N.Y. Lottery: These $1 scratch-offs offer big payouts
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The prices of New York Lottery scratch-off tickets vary, but these 10 games in New York that only cost $1 each can have big payouts. Given the low price tag, those games come with the lowest payouts, but that doesn’t mean players can’t still see a big payday.
Fund to Aid Children Harmed at Birth Hasn’t Kept Promises, Families Say
The birth had been long and difficult. Denise Olivio requested a cesarean section, she said, but was rebuffed until a doctor decided it was an emergency. The baby, GianRaul, came out purple, and it took doctors 15 minutes to locate his heartbeat. Hours later, Olivio and her husband — exhausted but relieved that their son had survived — said they saw their doctor and midwife being pulled aside by a man in a suit who they believed was the hospital’s lawyer.
Spotted Lanternfly spotted in Finger Lakes, how vineyards are reacting
FINGER LAKES, N.Y. (WROC) — A population of Spotted Lanternfly has been confirmed by the New York State Department of Agriculture in Romulus, Seneca County, NY this week. This is the first such discovery of this invasive pest in the Finger Lakes wine growing region, and while this is news is unwelcome, it wasn’t unexpected […]
Ithaca, Cortland County sees job growth since June ’23
ALBANY, NY (CortacaToday) — Jobs are on the rise in the Southern Tier. According to new data from the New York Department of Labor, Ithaca had roughly 57,700 jobs in June 2023. That’s increased to about 58,500, equating to a gain of 0.8%. Cortland County also saw an...
Top-prize TAKE 5 ticket worth over $14k sold in Brockport
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A lucky person in Brockport won a top prize winning TAKE 5 lottery ticket! According to the New York State Lottery, a one-prize winning ticket worth was sold at the Wegmans on 4th Section Road. That ticket was worth $14,715. This was not the only ticket won in New York — […]
Geneva Library Hosts Henna Tattoo Event for Teen Summer Reading
The Geneva Public Library in Geneva, NY hosted a Henna Tattoo event on Friday. Some of the staff also participated in the fun. Miss Joy spent the afternoon creating amazing designs. The event was part of the library's Summer Reading program for teens. Source: Geneva Public Library. Source Type: Library.
Hornell home grown: City weighs options after NYS finalizes cannabis cultivation rules
With the state Cannabis Control Board finalizing rules for home cannabis cultivation in New York late last month, Hornell officials are considering local action to codify the dos and don'ts of growing marijuana in the Maple City. “New York state opened this can of worms and now local governments have...
Two ejected in upstate NY boat incident; search continues for missing operator
A search will resume this morning after two people were ejected into the water Sunday following a boating incident on Sodus Bay in the town of Sodus, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies reported that a single cigar boat collided, leading to both the operator and passenger being ejected into the water. The female passenger was brought to shore by other boaters to seek medical attention and was airlifted by Mercy Flight to Strong Memorial...
Red Wings swept in Syracuse
The Rochester Red Wings finished off a rocky three-game road trip in Syracuse in a sweep as they fell to the Mets on Sunday, 4-3. It was the fourth straight loss overall for the Red Wings dating back to the final game before the All-Star break. Syracuse pulled ahead for...
"23rd Annual Cruisin' Night & Block Party in Geneva"
The Dove in Geneva, New York, is hosting the 23rd Annual Cruisin' Night & Block Party on Friday, the 26th of 2024. Folksinger Trevor Donlon will perform from 6 to 8 pm. Attendees can also get their own removable tattoo at the event. This community gathering will feature music, art, classic cars, and is promised to be a fun evening for friends and family. The event supports The Dove Block Project and aims to keep all programs and workshops free. The organizers encourage non-members to consider joining to further support the community. The event is tagged with #CruisinNight2024, #GenevaDowntown, #TheDoveBlock, #CommunityEvent, #LiveMusic, #ClassicCars, #ArthurDove, #TrevorDonlon, and #FamilyFun.
Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Church reopens after 2021 Christmas fire
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – On a beautiful sunny Saturday morning in Rochester the start of a new beginning. The reopening of a longtime church which had sat on Jefferson Avenue before the structure was destroyed in a Christmas day fire in 2021. The congregation and community at large celebrating a dedication ceremony. “Now that we […]
Hilton man reels in record-breaking longnose gar
Chuck Zimmerman of Hilton set a new state record for longnose gar on June 21, 2024. Using a topwater swimbait, Zimmerman reeled in a 15-pound, 14-ounce longnose gar from Butterfield Lake in Jefferson County. The record-breaking catch surpassed the previous state record longnose gar, caught from Lake Champlain in 2018, by one pound and four ounces.
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