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Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon must face NY criminal fraud trial, judge rules
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon must face trial in New York on criminal-fraud charges over a push to fund the former U.S. president's signature wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, a judge ruled on Friday.
United Way softens blow to nonprofits getting less money
Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) — The United Way of Greater Rochester announced Friday it is increasing funding to nonprofits that recently learned of steep cuts to their annual grants. The move comes after 16 of those nonprofits sent out a letter expressing alarm over the United Way’s funding reductions. Under the United Way’s initial cuts, for […]
Red Wings clipped by IronPigs
The Rochester Red Wings entered Friday night having won nine of their last 10 games. However, another rocky start on the mound from Jackson Rutledge put them in a hole they would not recover from as they fell to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, 6-2. Rutledge surrendered six earned runs in...
We're All In for Who the Class of 2028 is Becoming!
Welcome, Class of 2028! As you step onto the Roberts Wesleyan University campus, you're not just entering your time at the university —you're stepping into a future you'll shape. "We're beyond thrilled to welcome this remarkable incoming class of students to the Roberts Wesleyan University community," stated Associate Vice...
Rochester school district approves contract with non-teaching employees
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester City School District has approved a new contract with employees in the BENTE (Board of Education Non-Teaching Employees) union. BENTE represents non-teaching employees, including food service, custodial and bus drivers. The deal includes pay hikes of 11 percent over three years. It also includes...
Printup returns to Watkins Glen International for Vintage Race
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) – A familiar face made a special return at Watkins Glen International. Friday, former longtime track president Michael Printup returned to WGI in his new role after 16 years in Watkins Glen. Printup is now the president of the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), a position he’s held since roughly a […]
Fairport Music Festival kicks off this weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Fairport Music Festival kicks off this weekend. The lineup for Friday night included Beatles ROC, Back in Town, and Tug Hill Band. (See below for the full lineup this weekend) There are several stages of music, kids’ activities, crafts and local food and drinks available at food trucks. Venues include […]
Fire forces 3 people from Perinton home
PERINTON, N.Y. — A fire in Perinton forced three people out of their home Saturday morning. Fairport Fire Chief John Overacker says the three people who lived in the Port Meadow Trail home were able to get out safely through a back door and were not hurt. However, their cat is currently missing.
In light of issues surrounding the Albany Airport Authority Board, lawmakers raise questions about the state’s authorities (again)
The late Assemblyman Richard Brodsky, who once called New York state’s hundreds of authorities “quasi-public, Soviet-style bureaucracies” that constitute a “shadow government,” helped create the five-member Public Authorities Control Board (PACB) which helps oversee the state’s hundreds of authorities, and which must receive a resolution of approval prior to entering into any project-related financings.
New service home opens in Penfield
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A new service home is opening in Penfield for people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It’s all part of the Heritage Christan Services Homes with Heart campaign, thanks to a donation by the Golisano Foundation. The new home, built on Scribner Road, is the eighth out of a […]
Village of Sodus Police Officer arrested for Felony Grand Larceny
The Times has learned that Sodus Police Sergeant Cory M. Anderson, age 43, of Ontario Center Road in the Town of Walworth, was arrested on Saturday, August 10, at 3 p.m. by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation of four separate incidents at the Lowes home improvement store located on Marketplace Drive in the Town of Henrietta.
$646 Million Investment to Transform New York’s Health Care Workforce
Paving the Way for Future Health Care Professionals. New York has announced a transformative initiative for its health care sector, allocating up to $646 million over the next three years to the Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program. This program, supported by Workforce Investment Organizations (WIOs) such as 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds, Iroquois Healthcare Association, and the Finger Lakes Performing Provider System, aims to recruit and train thousands of new health, mental health, and social care workers. This investment will address critical workforce shortages and enhance career advancement opportunities for existing professionals across the state.
New York Goodwill Wil Not Accept These 10 Items
STUFFED ANIMALS - No stuffed animals, infant toys or games. HELMETS - Goodwill New York will not accept motorcycle or bicycle helmets. BEDS - No beds and mattresses, including bed frames and futons. - Goodwill New York will not accept your old treadmill or elliptical. MEDICAL DEVICES - Goodwill New...
Day 4 of the Great New York State Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — Saturday is the fourth day of the Great New York State Fair. Mostly sunny morning then a partly sunny sky at times with high thin clouds around, a dry day. Even warmer temperatures, even a little above the normal high. Little to no wind. High of 82 degrees.
First Flakes of Winter May Come Sooner Than You Think in New York
Looks like winter 2024 is getting ready for a very early start in New York State. We're starting to see early projections about what kind of winter to expect this year. The tone is already being set with one cold-front in the month of August, and that could be possibly followed by another by month's end.
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
New funding for Finger Lakes water quality
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State is sending $42 million to the Finger Lakes region to invest toward preserving water quality in the area. According to Governor Kathy Hochul’s office, the funds are for the Eastern Finger Lakes watershed, which covers Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles, and Otisco lakes, as well as 30 […]
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