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Tomcats beat Keuka, Pitt-Bradford on final day of Keuka Tournament
KEUKA, N.Y. – The Thiel College women's volleyball team concluded play at the Keuka Tournament with wins over Keuka and Pitt-Bradford on Saturday. The Tomcats went 3-0 this weekend to open the 2024 season. In the first match of the day, the Tomcats beat Keuka, 3-1, with set scores...
NYers Urged To Protect Themselves From Life-Threatening Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: Hochul
In an announcement on Friday, Aug. 30, Hochul said those who venture outside during the holiday weekend should do so while taking steps to prevent mosquito bites, as cases of diseases caused by the pesky bugs are on the rise. "We want people to get outside this Labor Day weekend...
‘A 5-alarm fire’: Overdose Awareness Day prompts pleas for action as someone dies every 3 hours in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In connection with International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, advocacy groups are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase access to resources, funding and other support for emergency efforts to save people poisoned by fentanyl and other opioids. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon,...
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
Courts graduate largest-ever officer class
Courthouses in Queens and throughout the city will likely soon see a much-needed increase in their court officer ranks after the state’s court system says it just recently graduated its largest and most diverse group of officer candidates ever. Officials with the Unified Court System announced on Wednesday that...
NY will use Medicaid funding for housing, transportation and food
Queens residents receive food and other items from Food Bank For New York City at Elmhurst Hospital on September 16, 2021. Social factors like stable housing and food access weigh heavily on public health. A Biden administration waiver will allow the state to more thoroughly support them. [ more › ]
Keuka Volleyball Opens with Two Wins
KEUKA PARK, N.Y. — Keuka College Women's Volleyball kicked off their two day tournament with two wins. The Wolves beat Fredonia 3-0 in the first match, and the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford three sets to one in the second match. Dayna Edholm led the way, combining for 32 kills across...
Wolves Fall at Morrisville in Men’s Soccer
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — The Keuka College Men's Soccer team opened the 2024 season with a 3-0 loss at SUNY Morrisville on Friday. Cory Cangemi made four saves in goal for Keuka College (0-1). The Wolves were led offensively by Owen Thorpe with three shots on goal. SUNY Morrisville 3...
Women's Soccer Opens Season With Shutout Win Over Keuka
KEUKA PARK, NY – The Buffalo State women's soccer team opened their 2024 season with a 3-0 win over the Keuka College Wolves today at the Jephson Community Athletic Complex. LOCATION: Jephson Community Athletic Complex – Keuka Park, NY. RECORDS: Buffalo State: 1-0-0 (0-0-0 SUNYAC), Keuka: 0-1-0 (0-0-0...
Local groups hold BBQ fundraiser to fight against child poverty
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The community in Rochester gathered Saturday afternoon in the form of a barbeque to fight against childhood poverty. Good Vibes Music Shop and Triano’s Meat Market and Deli put together a parking lot cookout, complete with live music and food. Organizers said, it’s an effort to raise money for the local […]
Victor festival raises money for survivors of domestic violence
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A festival in support of survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) was held in Victor Saturday. Hosted by the local nonprofit “Beyond Brazen,” the festival doubles as a fundraiser for the group’s annual survivor’s retreat. Saturday’s event featured family-friendly activities, live music, food and about 20 women-owned businesses showcasing tarot card readings, […]
St. John Fisher welcomes ‘historic’ Class of 2028, considered one of the largest
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — St. John Fisher University is welcoming its largest class size in the school’s history. Comprised of 687 students, the class of 2028 officially arrived at campus Saturday. “They also enter as the strongest academic group that’s ever entered, the most diverse class that we’ve ever entered,” said Jose Perales, the vice […]
Jailed man dies in cell, MCSO investigates
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man in jail died Saturday morning. According to the sheriff’s office, jail deputies found the 35-year-old man unconscious in a cell around 8 a.m. Despite efforts to save his life, he was eventually pronounced dead. A cause of death has yet to […]
Irondequoit Arts & Music Festival returns for 2nd year
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Irondequoit Arts & Music Festival returned to I-Square Saturday for its second year in a row, this time, with a new addition. The festival itself was scheduled to run until 8 p.m., with dozens of arts and craft vendors and live music performances onstage. Things kicked off at 11 a.m. […]
Clute Park swimming season ends early due to harmful algal blooms
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) — If you planned on swimming at Clute Park during Labor Day Weekend, you’ll have to find a new spot to take a dip. Clute Park’s swim beach closed for the 2024 season on Thursday, Aug. 29, due to potential harmful algal blooms (HABs), according to the Seneca Lake Events Center. […]
Celebration of life held for 5-year-old who died in Portland Ave. arson
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A celebration of life is being held at the Caanan Baptist Church of Christ for Malakai Stovall – a 5-year-old boy who died as a result of an arson on Portland Avenue. Two sisters, Tiakalya and Taquida Hendrix, were both arrested and accused of...
Drug deal gone bad, gun pulled to rob the victim
State Troopers out of Lyons responded to a report of an armed robbery in Lyons on Wednesday at in the rear portion of the McDonald’s Parking lot in Lyons. According to police, the marijuana deal led to Lorenzo R. Carithers, age 26, of 152 Canal Street in Lyons using a loaded 9mm “ghost gun” to rob a victim.
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