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National Study Ranks New York’s Health System Among Nation’s Worst
Turns out the Empire State isn't a leader in healthcare after all... It seems New York can't escape the constant hits to its reputation. Numerous studies of the nation's best always seem to put the Empire State at the bottom of the barrel. A recent survey of the most affordable...
Upstate NY man, daughter stole over $280K from elderly victim, NY AG says
Kingston, N.Y. — A father and daughter from Ulster County could face up to 15 years in prison after authorities say they scammed an elderly woman out of more than $280,000 and used the money to purchase a new car, restaurant meals, casino trips and jewelry. Frank Whittaker, 56,...
Livingston County man awarded $287m in lawsuit against Harley-Davidson
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Harley-Davidson was ordered to pay $287 million after the company was found liable in a lawsuit stemming from the death of a trike rider in Livingston County. The initial verdict came down last Wednesday, finding that the company had a defective traction-control system that resulted in the 2020 death of Harold […]
American Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Syracuse airport for smoke in plane’s cabin
Syracuse, N.Y. — An American Airlines flight from Boston to Rochester was diverted to the Syracuse airport Wednesday afternoon. The Embraer RJ145 jet made an emergency landing around 3:20 p.m. at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport due to smoke in its cabin, airport officials said. It landed without incident....
Go outside Thursday! Great weather won't last long
Rochester, N.Y. -- The region will enjoy another day filled with sunshine and warm weather on Thursday. A light wind off of Lake Ontario is meaningless this time of year. Water temperatures are so warm in late Summer that there's no lake breeze cooling. Temperatures Thursday afternoon will reach the low 80's even up along the shoreline.
Anderson asks for answers from Gov. Hochul as Canisteo flood victims many not be eligible for funding
Kate Bowie, ‘When we found out yesterday we could not get the funding — the funding (Gov. Hochul) told us to our face we were getting, it was absolutely soul-crushing’. (Editor’s Note: We had John Anderson contact the governor’s office as he was in Allegany and Steuben counties for two days covering the flooding and attended the Sunday press conference. There are links highlighted through the story to help families in need. In the photo above, Anderson asks Hochul questions. Here is John’s reporting.)
Coming Up Big in His One Season for PHS Boys’ Soccer, Carusone Primed for Debut with Rochester Men’s Program
ROCK ON: Pasquale Carusone, right, goes after the ball last fall in his senior season for the Princeton High boys’ soccer team. Carusone scored a team-high 28 goals last season to help PHS win the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Group 4 state championship. Carusone is heading to the University of Rochester this week to start preseason train for his freshman campaign with Yellowjacket men’s soccer team. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
Village of Pittsford proposes law limiting short-term rentals like Airbnb
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Village of Pittsford Board of Trustees held a public hearing Tuesday to gather input on a proposal which would codify a system of rules under which short-term rentals could operate. Under the proposal, short-term rentals would be permitted in hosted, owner-occupied single-family dwellings, with up to four renters per rental […]
Goodwill holds Thrift Crawl in Rochester area
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Goodwill held its third annual Thrift Crawl Tuesday. Shoppers could choose between two different routes on the Thrift Mobile Bus that made stops at Goodwill stores across the area. The Goodwill team provided styling and thrifting tips as well as a special 20 percent off in-store discount, snacks and chances to […]
Lineup For Porchfest Announced – Taking Place This Sunday in Cortland
Porchfest will be back again this Sunday, August 18th, for another day full of music in the City of Cortland. The music will be taking place on Van Hoesen, Chestnut, and Harrison Streets from 12pm to 5pm. This year will have over 35 artists/musicians performing. All sets will be 45...
Geneva man sentenced for murder-for-hire plot
Canandaigua, N.Y. — An Ontario County man has received his sentence after being convicted in a murder-for-hire plot. Prosecutors said Jerry Lovett, 33, of Geneva, known in his neighborhood as "Coochie LaFlame," was arrested in January 2023 after he shot and attempted to kill a neighbor who tried to help Lovett's girlfriend.
‘Affordable’ Gym With 60 New York Locations Files For Bankruptcy
Many New Yorkers are worried about the future of their favorite gym. Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The New York-based fitness company has over 100 locations nationwide, including 60 in New York State. Company officials said filing for bankruptcy is a "strategic decision to execute an...
New York Health Officials Worried About Lead In Children’s Blood
Health officials from the Hudson Valley are warning residents about the dangers of lead poisoning, which can cause serious health issues for children. The Putnam County Health Department is currently monitoring lead levels in the blood of children. Health Department Warns Residents About the Dangers of Lead Poisoning. “Lead is...
NY FOCUS: Hochul Punts on How to Reduce Traffic and Pollution in NYC
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. Hochul Punts on How to Reduce Traffic and Pollution in NYC. Hochul says she’s working with the legislature to replace congestion pricing, but key legislators say they...
DraftKings ditches plan to charge extra fees in high-tax states
CLEVELAND, Ohio — DraftKings will not be charging winners extra fees in “high tax states” after all, the company announced Tuesday. The sports-betting company announced that it would scrap its plan to add a “gaming tax surcharge” to winning bets in 2025. This came after two major competitors came out and said they would not add fees.
Students finishing new mural at Canandaigua Fire Department station
Canandaigua, N.Y.— Young artists in Canandaigua are putting the finishing touches on a city beautification project. The city's "Paints & Rec" program is in the progress of painting a mural on the exterior of the Canandaigua Fire Department's station on Main Street. Last year, the group created a mural...
Truck Carrying Gravel Overturns And Spills on Hudson Valley Bridge
Officials say a tractor-trailer overturned and crashed one of the area's busiest bridges leading to long delays and unfortunately many headaches for motorists. New York State Police said the crash occurred early Wednesday, around 5:30 AM on the southbound lanes of the bridge. The truck was carrying gravel which spilled out all over the road and blocked lanes of traffic, according to police reports.
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