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State police ID victim of fatal tractor trailer/motorcycle crash on Route 17 near Owego
One person is dead and another injured following a tractor trailer collision with a motorcycle Thursday in Tioga County. New York State Police identified the person who died as Karie L. VanDeusen, 52, of Olean. VanDeusen was a passenger on a motorcycle operated by 52-year-old Steven Myszka, also of Olean, troopers said. Myszka was...
Waterfront restaurant with views of Irondequoit Bay closing
Brody's on the Bay, a restaurant that sits high above Irondequoit Bay near Webster in Penfield, has announced that its last day of service will be Saturday, July 20. "It is with great sadness that we announce Brody’s On The Bay closing," the Facebook post said. "This Saturday evening will be our last service. We so deeply appreciate the love and support we have received since our opening May of 2021.
Armed Robbery on Jones Avenue: Dollar General Employee Targeted
(WNY News Now) – Rochester – In a brazen daylight incident, a Dollar General employee was robbed at gunpoint on Jones Avenue in Rochester, N.Y., on Wednesday afternoon. Rochester Police responded to a report of a gunpoint robbery on Jones Avenue near Parkway at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers found a 33-year-old man who reported being robbed at gunpoint.
Gus Macker Basketball Tournament comes to Corning
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — For the first time in 50 years the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament will be held in Corning this weekend. The games will be played in the Corning Credit Union parking lot where 111 teams, with players of all ages, have signed up to compete in this year’s tournament. Sixteen half courts […]
ROCHESTER MAN ALREADY SERVING 30 YEAR SENTENCE, SENTENCED TO AN ADDITIONAL 20 YEARS IN PRISON
(WNY News Now) – ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a 31-year-old resident of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 100 kilograms or more of marijuana, and possession of a machine gun, was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. The sentence will be served concurrent to a 30-year sentence Fulwiley received in New York State Court for committing two homicides in July 2022 with Kelvin Vickers and Raheem Robinson. Vickers was also convicted of murdering Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz and wounding Officer Sino Seng.
Monroe County workers rush to restore 3,500 devices after global CrowdStrike disruption
Monroe County workers scrambled this morning, working to bring about 3,500 devices back online that were impacted by the worldwide cybersecurity CrowdStrike disruption while also trying to ensure public safety operations aren't affected. The county's emergency 911 functions were impacted but are operational, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello said at...
Rochester Embayment Area of Concern could be removed after nearly 40 years
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — For nearly 40 years the Rochester Embayment has been listed as an Area of Concern (AOC) by the EPA due to pollution and contamination from industrial, urban, and agricultural sources that was so great that the broader environmental laws and regulations couldn’t address the needs of the area. But now, the […]
Guthrie hospitals receive national recognition for excellence in stroke care
SAYRE, PA (CortacaToday) — Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital and Guthrie Corning Hospital have been honored by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association with the Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards. The awards bring attention to Guthrie’s commitment to providing stroke patients with the highest...
Avon Corn Festival 2024: A Celebration of Community and Tradition
With the giant shadow cast by Covid finally fading, Avon Rotary’s festival planning is revving up for a potential record year. Already there are 150 vendors registered, more than any since 2008 when numbers were first tracked. And both entertainment stages are fully booked to provide day-long performances. “We’re...
Terwilliger competes in Frontier League All-Star game
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Corning baseball star Ben Terwilliger continues to add to his already impressive resume. Terwilliger competed in the 2024 Frontier League All-Star Game in Quebec, Canada Wednesday night as a member of the Florence Y’Alls. The relief pitcher threw one inning of work for the West Division squad in the team’s 2-1 […]
Olivia Rodrigo in Atlanta: Last-minute tickets to the ‘GUTS: World Tour’ on July 23
While Olivia Rodrigo prepares to spill her guts live on stage in front of a sold-out crowd at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia tonight (July 19), DC and Atlanta fans are blasting the “Guts” album on repeat leading up to her concerts on July 20 and July 23, respectively.
Bronx student creates online platform 'MerchMojo'
A high school student is paving the way for New Yorkers to spread the word about their favorite local businesses through t-shirts, hats and tote bags. Sebastian Merkatz, a rising high school senior, is the founder of “MerchMojo.”. ”MerchMojo” is an online marketplace for custom merchandise that connects New...
Gov. Hochul, Rep. Suozzi Cut The Ribbon For Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Facilities
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D–Glen Cove), and state Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (D–Port Washington) cut the ribbon Tuesday afternoon on the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District’s new state-funded projects, which the electeds called environmental and taxpayer-conscious infrastructure. “Nowhere ever should we take for granted the...
One person faces attempted homicide charges in a Tioga County, Pa. shooting
Pennsylvania State Police have charged a 69-year-old man with attempted homicide in a shooting that injured one person in Tioga County Thursday. Mansfield-based troopers were dispatched at about 4:30 p.m. to 1868 E. Lawrence Road, Jackson Township, where state police said a 45-year-old male sustained at least one gunshot wound.
Make It With Wool Contest announced
The 2024 Pennsylvania Make It With Wool Contest will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, in the PA Preferred Banquet Hall at the Farm Show Complex, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. Youths and adults who sew, knit, or crochet garments with wool or other animal fibers may participate. The categories...
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