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Big Fish Summer – Erin Swan’s largemouth bass
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for the next special edition of 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer. Congratulations to Erin Swan who caught this largemouth bass from Cranberry Lake in Addison presented by Valley Wholesale Bait and Tackle. Swan’s catch is one of the biggest largemouth bass’ we’ve seen so far this summer and hopefully […]
Central New York Driver Shares Terrifying Experience Of Rome Tornado
One local DoorDash delivery driver from Taberg found himself caught in Freedom Plaza of Rome during the terrifying tornado. His truck lifted off the ground, and he walked away safely. "I was actually doing a DoorDash order," Joey Long recounted, "and as I was coming back, I saw that the...
New York Tornado Outbreak: Five Tornadoes Confirmed Across the Albany Area
New York – Five tornadoes have been confirmed across the Albany forecast area, creating significant impact on Tuesday, July 16. The National Weather Service Albany released detailed maps outlining the tornado tracks, revealing widespread damage and the severity of the storm. According to the NWS Albany, the tornadoes affected...
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: South Shore ‘can go all the way’, but Staten Islanders have tough road
Death. Taxes. South Shore in the New York State Tournament. For the fourth straight year, the boys from Tottenville will represent the borough in the Little League 12-year-old All-Star baseball tourney at the state level, which will be held right here on Staten Island. South Shore has already garnered the District 24 and Section 3 South titles along the way and will go against the other seven sectional champs from around the state beginning next week.
$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.
New York: Don’t Leave These Items Unattended in Your Backyard
A deer in New York was saved just minutes from death in a New York neighborhood this week. Rescue workers said the tragedy could have been avoided all together if more attention was paid to items left unattended in the homeowner's backyard. From upstate New York to Long Island, many...
New York State Police Say SUV Hit Amish Buggy And Drove Off
Less than a week after a Kia Sedona allegedly hit an Amish horse-drawn carriage on State Route 3, offcials say another vehicle has struck a buggy. This time, the crash lead to the death of a teenage occupant, says police. One country Sheriff has a message for drivers in New...
5 WNY companies laid off 400+ workers in Q2
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Hundreds of jobs were lost in the second quarter in Western New York, with Tesla contributing the largest number of cuts at its South Buffalo plant. The region saw fewer layoffs overall than in the first quarter, though. Between April and June, about 442 jobs were...
Rochester getting an official Monopoly game
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The famous Mister Monopoly visited the Strong Museum of Play Friday to announce an official Rochester edition of the popular board game. Following in the footsteps of other cities such as Las Vegas, Boston, and New York, Rochester will be immortalized by Hasbro in this new version of the game. The […]
Pios sweep Geneva, while Hitmen split with Dansville in doubleheaders
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira Pioneers picked up another doubleheader sweep, while the Hitmen closed out their regular season schedule at home. The Pios swept Geneva to celebrate Military Appreciation Night at Dunn Field, on Friday. Meanwhile, the Hitmen split a twin bill against Dansville, to close out their regular season home slate. In […]
Can’t be beat! Late runs lift Steamers to 13th straight win
Hornell’s ballclub clinches Western Division Regular Season Championship. From the Hornell Steamers, photo by JC’s Photography. The Hornell Steamers scored two in the 8th and five more in the 9th to earn a 13-11 victory over the Horseheads on Thursday afternoon. Alex Dupuy (LSU Eunice) got Hornell on...
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...
Child care assistance portal available in New York State
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Child care as low as $15 per week is available to families in need in New York, but not many are taking advantage of the state’s childcare assistance program. Governor Kathy Hochul launched a new portal Friday aimed at helping address the child care crisis. CCAP covers 90 percent of child […]
New York State Women of Distinction Award goes to: Daisy Rivera Algarin
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The New York State Women of Distinction Award was presented to Daisy Rivera Algarin Friday. She received the recognition due to her decades of work as a community servant bettering the Greater Rochester Area, and for her focus on empowering the Latina community. Daisy Rivera Algarin is a co-founder and current […]
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