Avon
LATEST NEWS
NY weather update: Heat advisory for part of New York until Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 3:25 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 8 p.m. for Rockland, Westchester and Nassau counties. The weather service adds to anticipate, "Heat index values of 95 to 100 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," comments the...
State Warns Against Storm-Related Price Gouging
State Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert Monday warning businesses against price gouging of essential items in Suffolk County after a federal emergency was declared because of the extensive storm last weekend that caused serious damage and flooding. New York’s price gouging statute bars Read More ...
New York State DEC Helps Dog Unable To Continue On Trail
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is busy not only assisting human hikers across the state, but their canine companions as well. According to the DEC, while Forest Rangers are not necessarily required to rescue dogs, many officers will still respond to when there is a lost or injured dog on one of the trails.
New York DMV Launches New User Friendly Website
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the launch of a new and improved website designed to be more user-friendly regarding customer service. If you've ever had to deal with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) website in the past you are well aware that oftentimes it wasn't the easiest website to find what you were looking for and sometimes the customer service would be what some would call "lacking".
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.
Emergency Declaration Issued For More Counties In New York State
New York State issued another "Disaster Emergency." Over the weekend, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul today signed an executive order declaring a "Disaster Emergency" for Suffolk County, New York. "Disaster Emergency" On Long Island, New York. The "Disaster Emergency" comes after "record rainfall" fell on the Long Island County on...
New York Residents Urged To STOP Sending Checks In The Mail
One man mailed a check for less than $90 but criminals altered the check and stole over $45,000. Two years have passed and the retiree is still fighting to get his money back. The New York Times reports despite New Yorkers writing fewer checks over the past few decades, check fraud is dramatically increasing.
City spray parks, pools, and more open to beat Tuesday and Wednesday’s heat wave
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Summer may be winding down, but it’s heating up in Rochester this week. The City of Rochester has declared a “Cool Sweep” for August 26 and 27. Temps are set to soar. Rochester residents can beat the heat at City pools, library branches, spray parks, and Durand Eastman Beach.
1 Killed in Ridgeway Ave. Motorcycle Crash
There's no word yet from Rochester police on the name of the motorcyclist killed in a crash on Ridgeway Avenue. It happened late yesterday morning when the man failed to stop for a red light at Lagrange Avenue and hit a turning car. The man in his 30s was pronounced...
Cast Set for THE PRINCE OF EGYPT at OFC Creations Theatre Center
OFC Creations Theatre Center has revealed the cast for The Prince of Egypt, performing December 5-29, 2024 as part of the Broadway in Brighton Series, as one of the first productions of The Prince of Egypt in the United States. OFC Creations was granted special permission to be one of...
EquiCenter receives $150k grant for arena expansion
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The EquiCenter has received a $150,000 grant from Golisano Foundation. Golisano sent this grant to support the EquiCenter’s five-year plan that includes construction of an additional indoor riding arena and will also address the demand for their mounted, equine-assisted learning services. The EquiCenter is currently running at full capacity despite construction […]
Man pleads guilty in connection to overdose of two Monroe County teenagers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Shannon Praylor Jr., who was charged in connection to the overdose of two teens, has pleaded guilty. Praylor pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter and second-degree assault. This came following the overdose of two teenagers in 2022, one of whom passed away. Paige Gibbons of Pittsford passed away at age 19 from […]
Country Star Draws Biggest Crowd At New York State Fair, 2nd Largest All Time
It's the second-largest crowd at a New York State Fair concert. Who's that popular? A new country star!. Laney Wilson holds the record for the largest crowd. More than 52,000 fans packed into Suburban Park to kick off the 2023 New York State Fair. That's a lot more people than the 850 who came to see her when she appeared at Kegs Canal 6 months earlier.
New York Supermarket To Stop Tobacco Sales Before Massive Closures
A popular supermarket in New York State, that just announced massive closures, is saying goodbye to cigarettes. On Monday, Stop & Shop confirmed it will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. Stop & Shop Announces Plans to Stop Selling Tobacco Products In New York. Stop...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.