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Armed Robbery on Jones Avenue: Dollar General Employee Targeted
(WNY News Now) – Rochester – In a brazen daylight incident, a Dollar General employee was robbed at gunpoint on Jones Avenue in Rochester, N.Y., on Wednesday afternoon. Rochester Police responded to a report of a gunpoint robbery on Jones Avenue near Parkway at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers found a 33-year-old man who reported being robbed at gunpoint.
181st Ontario County Fair opening Tuesday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Ontario County Fair is back for its 181st year in Canandaigua! The fair features events such as 4-H youth activities and events, youth livestock and animal shows, vendors and Exhibitors Hall, live music and food vendors and Midway rides by Playland Amusements will also occur daily. A one of a […]
New York Landquest For Sale: Farm and forest in Steuben County, see the GALLERY
Huge road frontage, trout stream, all rights transfer. This 174 acre property includes a home, barns, farmland, timberland, and a stream and is located in Avoca NY, Steuben County. Rare opportunity to own a large tract of land in a desirable area that includes a 2-bedroom home, large dairy barn,...
“Hornell’s Tim Hortons Underway!”
Builder announces that project should be complete in September 2024. Empire Helps Deliver New Seneca Street Restaurant Location. From Empire Commercial Construction, photo provided. Hornell, New York – Empire Commercial Construction, a regional general contractor that specializes in turn-key retail, restaurant, and small-project construction, is well underway with the construction...
Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier looking for volunteers
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WENY) -- In a bid to get more volunteers, virtual open houses have been made available in August for the Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier Program (YMST). YMST is an online-based mentoring program that connects local youth with trained volunteer mentors from the community. YMST is...
Adventure Continues at the Hornell Public Library This Summer
Upcoming Events for All Ages! “The Search for Bigfoot” is July 24. The Hornell Public Library’s summer programming continues with many fun-filled story times, performers, and presentations planned for the Hornell community. For the library’s complete calendar of events for July and August, visit hornellpubliclibrary.org or stop by the library to pick up a Summer Reading Program brochure.
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
GRILL ALERT: This Meat Recalled In New York State
As we get to the second half of July, thousands of families in New York State will be grilling this weekend. Before you get the meat ready for the grill, there is a new recall alert. It seems that we are getting more and more recalls than ever. From kids...
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
On Friday, July 19th, Microsoft experienced a global outage. Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 apps were hit by widespread outages early Friday. Thousands of flights and train services were canceled globally, including more than 1,000 in the U.S., and there were disruptions to many other public and retail services.
New York Weekend Forecast: Pleasant Weather with Scattered Showers Expected
Albany, NY – Pleasant temperatures and comfortable humidity are expected across New York State this weekend. Scattered showers are anticipated this afternoon, particularly south of Albany, including the eastern Catskills and along I-84. These conditions provide a respite from the usual summer heat, making it a favorable time for outdoor activities.
Judge turns down ex-Rep. George Santos’ request to nix some charges ahead of fraud trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos on Friday lost a bid to get rid of part of the criminal case against him as he heads toward trial on charges that include defrauding campaign donors. U.S. District Joanna Seybert turned down Santos’ request to dismiss charges of...
N.Y. Lottery: Player scores $18K with jackpot prize in TAKE 5 game
A TAKE 5 jackpot prize worth more than $18,000 has been sold in New York state, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced one top-prize ticket — worth $18,717 — was sold for the midday drawing on Thursday, July 18. It was sold at Mr Vape & Smoke Shop, located at 975 W Jericho Tpke., in Smithtown, N.Y.
$500 Million Investment to Benefit Central NY Communities
The Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development (ESD), will begin accepting Letters of Intent on August 15. This $500 million fund is designed to boost Micron's $100 billion investment in New York, expected to create nearly 50,000 jobs in Central New York.
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