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Entering the next chapter of Bearcat athletics
LAKEVILLE — Team huddles at The Hotchkiss School often break with, “‘Big Blue’ on two. One, two, Big Blue!”. Entering his second year as athletic director this fall, Dempsey Quinn has spent the summer preparing for a “Big Blue” year two. His first year...
American Airlines flight to Rochester diverted to Syracuse airport due to odor in cabin
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — An American Airlines flight headed to Rochester was diverted Wednesday afternoon to Syracuse. American Airlines flight 5715, operated by Piedmont Airlines, from Boston heading to Rochester, landed at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport due to smoke in the cabin, according to the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA).
First Alert Weather: Hazy sunshine on Thursday and rain this weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Expect mostly sunny skies on Thursday with a hazy look to the sky with some wildfire smoke high in the atmosphere. Temperatures will be in the low to mid 80s with fair skies for Thursday night. Friday will be warm and turn more humid as some showers and thunderstorms try and move in for the evening and night.
Police investigate gunfire around Hudson Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Police are investigating after several gunshots were fired on the city’s northeast side. News10NBC’s photojournalist saw officers putting out evidence markers at Ernst Street and Hudson Avenue around 1 a.m. on Thursday. Police say the gunfire didn’t hit anyone or any homes.
Man in stable condition after being hit, dragged by car
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A person was hit by a car and seriously injured near the Hudson Avenue exit of Route 104 at around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Rochester Police found a 37-year-old homeless man on his bike, pinned under the car, when they got there. Officers and Rochester firefighters lifted the car off the man.
Clarissa Street Reunion celebrates historic Black neighborhood
In the Sixties and Seventies, gentrification and redlining displaced Black and Brown families and businesses across the country. Now the 26th Annual Clarissa Street Reunion in the 3rd Ward celebrates the legacy of a once-vibrant jazz neighborhood. Clarissa Street Legacy president Renee Long joins Good Day Rochester with more information.
Wealth Wednesday: Back to school saving
On this edition of Wealth Wednesday, Jarrett Felton talks about ways to pay and save for back-to-school. "It's always great to make sure that kids understand the differences between subsidized and unsubsidized student loans," Felton says. "Interest accrues for unsubsidized loans while you're still in school, while subsidized means that no interest is accruing when you're in school.
Enigmatist David Kwong makes Fringe Festival debut
A world-famous magician and puzzle creator from Rochester is making his Rochester Fringe Festival debut. David Kwong joins Good Day Rochester to discuss his act and answer why he calls himself The Enigmatist. "It's a word I made up," Kwong says. "An enigmatist is someone who performs puzzles." Kwong is...
Rollover crash on Lexington Ave. shuts down northbound lane
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A rollover crash in the area of Lee Road and Lexington Avenue led to the area being shut down by police. Officers on the scene told News 8 that it was a two-car motor vehicle accident and that people were transported from the scene. It’s not clear how many people were […]
WHY ROC: Plans for the ‘Semiconductor Superhighway’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — For this GRE WHY ROC segment we’re looking at that major announcement for our area this summer — the “Semiconductor Superhighway.” The trio of Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse was picked as one of 12 regions to receive $40 million from the federal government to start this project years in the making. […]
How Rochesterians are helping Ecuadorian Indigenous people protect their land; and journalist Ben Goldfarb on how roadways affect the environment: coming up on "Connections," Wednesday, August 14, 2024
12:00: How Rochesterians are helping Indigenous people in Ecuador protect their land and their culture. 1:00: Journalist Ben Goldfarb on his book, "Crossings," and how roadways affect the environment. Indigenous people in Ecuador say foreign mining practices are harming their land and culture. We talk with a leader of the...
URMC will lead $27M study into heart failure drugs
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The University of Rochester Medical Center has received $27 million to lead a national study on heart failure. In a statement posted to its website, URMC said it will lead a large-scale comparison between two heart failure drugs — carvedilol and metoprolol succinate. The goal of this study is to help […]
Cargill in Lansing eliminating positions due to decreased demand for road salt
Cargill, the multinational company in charge of the Cayuga Salt Mine in the town of Lansing, confirmed to Tompkins Weekly on Friday Aug. 9 that the company plans to lay off workers as it seeks to restructure its operations to adjust to lower demand. A source familiar with the situation told Tompkins Weekly that the company will lay off 25 workers as part of the move.
Asteri Ithaca opens up opportunities for downtown Ithaca tourism, businesses, residents
After over a decade in the making, Asteri Ithaca opened its doors Tuesday afternoon to a lot of promise for budding businesses and those struggling to find a home in the city, as well as plenty of fanfare from state officials. The $96 Million all-electric development at 166 – 118 East Green Street includes 181 housing units - 40 with on-site support services for people struggling with homelessness – and the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center, poised to...
Here We Go Again: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Returns to Upstate New York
The entirety of New York State is under an air quality alert due to smoke billowing in from the raging Canadian wildfires. Summer 2023 was memorable because of one thing: the Canadian Wildfires. The thick, pungent smoke painted the skies gold and partially obscured the sun. Not only did the smoke make it look slightly apocalyptic outside, it also made it reek of campfire.
State to invest $8.5M into Adirondack airport updates
Funds will expand central receiving area and cafe, update lighting and furnishings. Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed a plan to invest over $54 million in three airports in North Country at a news conference Tuesday, to modernize the facilities and spur economic opportunities in the area. The three airports — Watertown...
You Must Report Sightings of This Invasive Bug in New York
Well, sure enough, this aggressive invasive species has made its return to the Hudson Valley. Unfortunately, these bugs have pretty severe negative impacts on our environment, but here's the latest on what to do when you see one and how you can help prevent them!. Spotted Lanternflies in New York.
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