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New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
National Warplane Museum’s C-130 “Saigon Lady” Nearing Completion [READY FOR EDITING, GOING LIVE ON 07/25]
The National Warplane Museum, in Geneseo, New York, is home to an expansive and eclectic collection of both historic military and civilian aircraft. Some of the fleet is airworthy, such as the infamous D-Day Vet C-47 “Whiskey 7” and Beechcraft Staggerwing (RNAF Traveller Mk. I.) On the static aircraft side, the NWM boasts some size with a C-119G (ex-RCAF), and a recently acquired C-130A Hercules, now affectionately named “Saigon Lady.”
Director of Red Cross’ Rochester chapter speaks about blood shortage
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The American Red Cross says there is still an emergency national blood shortage with donations falling this summer. As News10NBC has reported, the national blood supply fell by 25% in July alone. Ken Lee, director of the Greater Rochester Chapter of the Red Cross, said people...
Legal experts discuss bail reform after teen causes deadly crash with stolen car
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A teenage driver who caused a deadly crash in Brighton earlier this week was arrested 12 times last year and while on parole, was arrested for stealing a car in Erie County just a few weeks ago, according to Rochester police. John Flynn, the former District Attorney for Erie County, was […]
Sunrise Smart Start: Back-to-school events, interest rate cuts
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Monday, August 26, 2024. Weather Forecast: Heat and humidity to finish August We will get well into the 80s this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. High pressure still wins to start the work week, but that bubble […]
Towering patrol bot deployed in Atlanta after brief New York subway stint
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. What just happened? A new guardian has taken to patrolling the streets of Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward. Wingate City Lights properties recently welcomed a 5-foot-6-inch, 420-pound autonomous robot from Knightscope to help deter criminal activity along Boulevard, a corridor that has seen a concentration of violent crimes.
Event aims to raise awareness for healthcare needs of Black mothers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Healthy Baby Network held an event on Sunday to highlight the experiences of Black mothers. It’s part of Black Breastfeeding Week and this year’s theme is “Listen Up”. The non-profit, which is dedicated to assisting pregnant women and families get the...
Amerks announce 2024-25 promotional schedule
The Rochester Americans recently announced their promotional schedule for the 2024-25 season, presented exclusively by Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, featuring the return of several popular theme nights, Pregame Happy Hours, giveaways and more. As always, the Amerks will offer ticket specials, promotional packages and special group rates throughout the season.
City hiring part-time homeless outreach coordinator to manage encampment efforts
ITHACA, N.Y. — City administrators will begin accepting applications in the coming week to fill the part-time role of homeless outreach coordinator, a long-awaited addition to an overwhelmed city staff. Members of the Common Council voted unanimously to approve legislation establishing the role at a special meeting Aug. 14,...
Champagne fundraiser for former Tom Sawyer Little League Field in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A champagne fundraiser will be held Friday to raise funds for ongoing renovations at the former Tom Sawyer Little League field in Elmira. Willie Owens bought the field from the city last year after it sat vacant for more than 30 years. He renamed it the “Willie H. Owens Field of […]
Severe Weather Possible Across New York State
Today will start off with some hot and humid weather but a cold front is expected to bring some unsettled weather with a risk of severe weather tonight and into Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a marginal risk for severe weather for much of New York State, while there is an elevated risk for severe weather across the Southern Tier.
NY weather: Be prepared for dense fog in New York until Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 3:07 a.m. on Tuesday for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Herkimer, Hamilton, Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Schoharie, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, Ulster and Dutchess counties. "Areas of dense fog will continue through around 9 a.m. in portions of eastern...
Harmful algal blooms found in dozens of New York waterbodies so far this summer
On a breezy afternoon in Lansing’s Salt Point Park, Sue Ruoff walks the shore of Cayuga Lake, keeping her eye out for streaky green clumps along the water’s surface. She’s looking for harmful algal blooms, the worrisome substances that have appeared in Cayuga Lake and other bodies of water across New York since the beginning of summer.
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