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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...
Barton Mines inducted into state's Historic Business Preservation Registry
NORTH RIVER | Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) presented the management and staff of Barton Mines Corporation (Barton) with a certificate inducting the company into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Stec nominated Barton for this honor, citing its lengthy history and the continued importance the company has in the region through its operations in the towns of Johnsburg and Indian Lake and the City of Glens Falls.
Severe thunderstorms approach Vermont, threatening powerful winds and large hail
The storm was expected to arrive around 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, hitting the central and southern parts of the state. Read the story on VTDigger here: Severe thunderstorms approach Vermont, threatening powerful winds and large hail .
Family Dog Lost after Upstate New York Tornado Outbreak Found Safe Miles Away
Jeffrey and Colleen Smith went through every dog owner's worst nightmare following a severe weather outbreak in their hometown of Eden, New York. Their four-year-old golden retriever, named Zoe, vanished without a trace. Eden was one of the hardest-hit areas and was directly hit by an EF-2 tornado that produced...
Dryden, Freeville town courts to merge by end of 2024
DRYDEN, NY (CortacaToday) — Two Tompkins County courts are becoming one. The Dryden and Freeville town courts will merge by the end of the year. Dryden Town Supervisor Jason Leifer says the decision was made after a judge decided to retire. Leifer tells us the change won’t happen right...
Ithaca Common Council considering bird bill
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — Ithaca city officials plan to discuss a proposed bird bill. The ordinance would require all new construction projects in the city to meet bird-friendly standards. Since 1970, bird populations in the U-S and Canada have dropped by 30 percent. Experts cite collisions with glass surfaces as the top killer of migratory birds. Similar legislation is being discussed in Albany.
Graffiti-marred Hornell pedestrian underpass getting surveillance system. What we know.
A Hornell pedestrian underpass long known for R-rated "art" and other mischief is getting a functioning surveillance system for the first time in decades, according to city officials. There has not been a working camera inside the Buffalo Street underpass opposite the police station since the last century, city officials...
“This is a home for many people in the community:” Extensive damage at Kershaw Park in Canandaigua
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (WROC) — The severe thunderstorms and now-confirmed touchdown of an EF-0 tornado Tuesday evening in Canandaigua caused significant damage to the heart of the city. One of the hardest hit locations was Kershaw Park. City Manager, John Goodwin, tells News 8 there were approximately 10 trees which were knocked over. It also affected […]
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.
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