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How cold and snowy will this winter be in NY? Here's what the Farmers' Almanac predicts
Unpack your cold weather gear and prepare your snow shovels and umbrellas, a mix of rainy and snowy weather are expected to return this winter. The Farmer's Almanac predicts a season of "rapid-fire storms that will bring both rain and snow, with little downtime in between." The publication recently published its Winter 2025 Extended Weather Forecast report, declaring a "wet winter whirlwind" for the months ahead. ...
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.
NYS announces funding for three upstate airports
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York Governor Kathy Hochul was in Watertown to announce funding for three airports in Northern New York. Gov. Hochul announced that work will start on projects that will modernize the Watertown International Airport and the Adirondack Regional Airport. The aim is create welcoming travel gateways that will help attract new […]
Enzo Biochem to pay $4.5 million over cyberattack, NY attorney general says
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Enzo Biochem will pay $4.5 million to settle regulatory charges that lax security protocols contributed to an April 2023 cyberattack that compromised Social Security numbers, health histories and other information for about 2.4 million patients.
New York Prison Flies State Flag Upside Down in Protest
A New York State flag was spotted flying upside down outside a prison in Washington County and it definitely caught the eye of many. Who flew it that way and what is the reason behind it?. Many of the New York State Correctional Officer contacts we spoke to did not...
Gov. Hochul announces $10 million donation to restore USS The Sullivans
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two years ago, USS The Sullivans’ future looked like it was heading nowhere but down. But on Monday, the state made sure it’ll stay afloat. Governor Kathy Hochul was in Buffalo Monday and announced $10 million to support the repair and restoration of two iconic World War II naval ships along Buffalo’s waterfront, The Sullivans and USS Croaker. Her announcement put the Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park at its $21 million goal to save the ships.
Local volunteer firefighters speak out against potentially costly OSHA regulations
Canandaigua, N.Y. — There's growing debates over a proposed measure that could impact local fire departments. Volunteer firefighters joined New York Congresswoman Claudia Tenney and several other state officials Monday at the Cheshire Volunteer Fire Department's station on State Route 21 in Canandaigua to sound the alarm on the topic.
Macedon Business Owner Admits Guilt in Classic Car Fraud Scheme
(WNY News Now) – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Clark P. Rittersbach, 50, of Cape Coral, Florida, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to wire fraud, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000. Rochester, NY...
Red Jacket continues foray in 8-man football: Top players, schedule, what to know
Red Jacket's football team takes the field this fall with a new nickname, and with hopes that it can return to former glory. The Cardinals committed to move to 8-man in 2020 (a season that was delayed to the following spring) and won two consecutive Section V titles out of the gate....
Former RPD officer sentenced to 10 weekends for raping child
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Shawn Jordan, a former Rochester police officer who pleaded guilty to raping a child, was sentenced to 10 years of probation and 10 jail weekends Wednesday. The Ontario County DA’s Office said the sentencing agreement happened because they were placed in a position where they had to weigh the impact of […]
Former city employee accused of stealing over $3,000 from organization
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A former City of Rochester employee is accused of stealing over $3,000 from an organization that serves the Upper Falls neighborhood. Anthony Hall, 38, is charged with grand larceny. He is accused of stealing from the Coalition of North East Associations, Inc., which works on housing, crime prevention, economic development, and youth leadership.
NEXT TUESDAY (8/20/24) – A Death Cafe: Talking About Death, Celebrating Life!
A Death Cafe is a confidential, group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. The purpose of a Death Cafe is to bring the taboo subject of death out into the open and “to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.” It is a discussion group rather than grief support or a counselling session.
First Alert Weather: Nice conditions until rain arrives this weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Expect hazy sunshine on Wednesday with a nice breeze off the lake. Temperatures will remain in the low 80s with comfy levels of humidity. It will be the same deal for Thursday with some nice weather. Much of Friday will be ok with warmer and more humid weather starting to move in.
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