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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.
Do Police Have Ticket Quotas In New York?
As we get closer to the end of the month, you might think that now is the time for police to be more inclined to give out tickets. Growing up I always heard that police have ticket quotas and would give out more tickets later in the month if they were close to not meeting those quotas.
Judge Sets Sale Of Landmark Theatres, Other Charles Cohen Properties In Foreclosure Auction
A New York State Supreme Court judge set a November 8 auction date for properties owned by Charles Cohen’s Cohen Realty Enterprises, including the U.S. Landmark and UK Curzon arthouse cinema chains he acquired in 2018 and 2019.Sony Returns To Exhibition Business, Acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Circuit Fortress Credit Corp. sued Cohen earlier this year for defaulting on a large loan backed by Landmark and other assets. If Landmark shutters, it would be a big blow to an already challenged indie film business still working its way back from Covid. Since then, the chain has lost leases and closed locations including its...
Parents in New York Have a New Affordable Entertainment Option
Families with young kids in New York, get ready for an exciting addition to your entertainment options!. Chuck E. Cheese has just unveiled its latest offering – the Fun Pass Membership Program. This innovative program provides unlimited year-round visits to any Chuck E. Cheese location for a reasonable monthly fee.
New York Eliminating Safety Inspections on Vehicles?
Do you think it would be a good idea for the state of New York to do like other states and eliminate the need for vehicle owners to have and pass a yearly safety inspection?. There are two things that most of us New Yorkers are well aware we have to do at least once every year and if we don't do them there could be serious consequences. We have to pay and file our taxes, and we need to have the vehicles we own and drive inspected. Not that you need an explanation but if you don't pay your taxes, the state will eventually find out and you'll spend years trying to clear things up.
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