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New York State Police Shared Work Zone Speed Enforcement Update
It is no secret that New York State has its share of wealthy people and you would need to have some decent cash if you get a ticket in a New York Work Zone. The message is to slow down and follow the lane changes but not everyone gets the message.
Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others In New York
A doctor is explaining why mosquitoes bite some people more than others. Did you know that mosquitoes are considered the "world's deadliest" creatures. That's according to the CDC. Zika virus, West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are three viruses spread by these insects that can cause a fatal infection.
New York Parents “Tricked” Into Buying Unhealthy Supermarket Food
Around 60 percent of food for newborns and toddlers doesn't meet nutrition standards. That's according to the results of a new study that's leaving parents terrified. The findings were published last week in the in the journal Nutrients. Researchers tested over 650 products sold in the top 10 grocery chains...
Free Overdose Awareness Week Event Today In Western New York
International Overdose Awareness Day is coming up on August 31st but today Spectrum Health and Human Services will hold their fourth annual "Not One More: Stand Together to End Overdose" event. READ MORE: HERE IS WHAT THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC IS PREDICTING FOR THE 2024-25 WINTER SEASON IN NEW YORK.
Vote: Who will be the best Section V girls soccer player in 2024?
Section V girls soccer had an incredible season last fall. Spencerport and Haverling won New York state titles. Thirty-eight girls were selected to all-state teams. Keegan Smith of Haverling was named the Gatorade New York Player of the Year. Who is the best girls soccer player entering the 2024 season? The Democrat...
Health in a Handbasket: Preparing for the school year
Everybody is getting ready for back-to-school season. Elissa Strassman spends this edition of Health in a Handbasket showing us how to have a smoother start to the school year. "Talk to your kids and your family about routines and responsibilities," Strassman says. "We [have] a more lax routine during the...
Cobblestone Arts Center hosts 5K fundraiser
The Cobblestone Foundation will begin its annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K fundraiser at Victor High School in mid-September. Shane Fackelman of Cobblestone Arts Center join Good Day Rochester to discuss how the 5K benefits the arts and the rural community. "Cobblestone Arts Center [is] involved with serving disabled individuals...
Mom sues Albany Med for 3-year-old son’s death after spending 17 hours at ER
Grieving mom sues Albany Med for toddler’s wrongful death. A grieving mother is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to do the right thing: sign a bill that she says would help families, just like hers, receive the compensation they deserve for a wrongful death. “I won’t ever get my son...
Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To Bridgeport
Game show aficionados will have the opportunity to take part in “The Price is Right Live,” coming to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts this fall. The live, traveling production brings the iconic television game show to life as randomly selected contestants play game show favorites like Plinko, Cliffhangers, and the famous Showcase.
Law and Order: Man wanted on warrants accused of assaulting police officer
Jon H. Bush, Jr., 41, of Batavia, was arrested on two warrants and also charged with assault 2nd and obstructing governmental administration 2nd. On Aug. 5, Batavia patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on Park Road and observed Bush attempting to hide in the back seat.
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