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Blossom Road Pub in Rochester reopening in the fall with new concept
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Over a year after it closed, the famous Rochester pub, The Blossom Road Pub will be re-opening in the fall of this year. In a Facebook post Sunday, Dan Zambito said that he and his business partner, John Bourgeois, would be bringing a new concept to the space. “The concept for […]
Police identify 38-year-old Baldwinsville woman who was killed in Oswego
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A woman killed in the city of Oswego Saturday has been identified, police said. The woman killed was Rachael M. Allen, 38, of Baldwinsville, Oswego City Police Deputy Chief Damian Waters said Tuesday. On Saturday, Oswego police were called to 30 W. Schuyler St., for a welfare...
[PHOTOS] Confirmed Tornado Tears Through Rome NY
Update 6:14pm: Governor Hochul says she has deployed the NYS Police and other agencies to help in Oneida County. As the heat index rose and the potential for storms grew, a tornado has been confirmed in Rome, NY - just north of Utica. Photos from the scene show a church with its roof and steeple torn off, numerous downed trees and power lines, overturned vehicles - even a B-52 bomber on display at the Air Force base was moved by the strong winds.
Loud Booms Heard In NY, NJ Was Daytime Fireball, NASA Says
Locals reported hearing thunder-like booms and rattling just after 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 16. The USGS ruled out earthquakes, and residents across the tri-state reported witnessing fireballs to the American Meteor Society. After hours of anticipating, NASA confirmed a "daylight fireball" over New York City at 11:17 a.m. Reports filed...
Severe weather is possible Wednesday
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — I wish I could say we are completely out of the woods for severe weather, but that is not the case. The feature that caused our Twin Tiers community a lot of weather grief Monday night was courtesy of a weaker trough that was slow to move away. Now there is […]
Governor Hochul Announces Double-Digit Declines in Shooting Incidents, Overall Reported Crime on Long Island
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced continued progress in bringing down gun violence and overall crime on Long Island. Shooting incidents with injury decreased 44 percent as reported by the Nassau, Suffolk and Hempstead Police Departments, which all participate in the State's Gun Involved Violence Elimination program. Across Long Island, statistics show a 15 percent overall decrease in index crimes, as well as a 16 percent reduction in property crimes, during the first quarter of 2024. Governor Hochul also announced the investment of more than $50 million for public safety in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, the largest such State investment in history, which was included in this year's State Budget.
Talk of the Tiers: Brit Floyd
(WETM) — On this episode of Talk of the Tiers, Jim sits down with the members of Brit Floyd, a well-known Pink Floyd tribute band that started in 2011. Damian Darlington, Eva Avila and Ian Cattell talk about the journey of coming together as a band, how each of them started in the music industry, how they try to capture the magic of Pink Floyd, and what to expect from the upcoming show here in Elmira.
11 Roads With 14 Cameras Busting Speeders in New York
14 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in New York State this week. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
Elmira Fire Department to receive federal funding for new gear, training
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira Fire Department, among 15 other fire departments in New York State, will be receiving federal funding to support the efforts of firefighters, as announced by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. According to Senator Schumer and Senator Gillibrand, the funds total $1,478,994.39 and will […]
Former Elmira Pioneer Pitre selected in MLB Draft
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A former Elmira Pioneer is heading to professional baseball. University of Kentucky second basemen Emilien Pitre was selected in the second round at 58th overall by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft Sunday. The Wildcat junior played for the Pioneers during the 2021 season. The […]
Monroe County Office of Public Integrity: District Attorney Sandra Doorley violated code of ethics
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Office of Public Integrity released its report on its investigation into District Attorney Sandra Doorley’s April traffic stop Monday. Doorley drove home and called the Webster police chief when officers tried to pull her over for speeding on April 22. Police body camera footage of the incident shows […]
RoC Family of Series Prepares for Tribute to Ed McGuire at Chemung Speedrome
The Race of Champions “Family of Series” will head to Chemung (NY) Speedrome this Saturday, July 20 for the running of what has become one of its highlighted traditional programs of the season in the “Tribute to Ed McGuire”. McGuire a long-time racer and car owner...
NY weather: Damaging winds expected with thunderstorms to hit Rensselaer County Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 6:39 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 7:15 p.m. for Rensselaer County. Residents should be prepared for wind gusts of up to 70 mph. "At 6:38 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Wilmington to near Charlemont...
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