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Southern New York Braces for Severe Thunderstorms Today: Flash Flooding, High Winds Until 8PM
Binghamton, NY – Residents of Southern New York should prepare for severe thunderstorms today, which could lead to flash flooding and hazardous conditions. A warm front moving through the area will bring scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms this morning, but the threat will intensify this afternoon. According to...
New secured vestibule aims to improve security at Spencerport school
Spencerport, N.Y.— The Spencerport School District cut the ribbon Friday on a brand new addition to one of its schools. The district is celebrating the completion of a secure vestibule at Bernabi Elementary School. The security measure is crucial to preventing unwelcomed guests from entering the building. The project...
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 › ]
Bicyclist seriously injured after being hit by car in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police are looking for the person responsible for driving into a man on his bicycle Saturday night, leaving him with serious injuries. According to police, they responded to the area of Upper Falls Boulevard and N. Clinton Avenue in Rochester around 10:30 p.m. A 33-year-old man from Rochester was found […]
Man stabbed to death in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A 53-year-old man is dead after being stabbed in Rochester. According to police, he was found stabbed at least once, lying in the road in the area of Bartlett Street and Olean Street around 10 p.m. Saturday. The man was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital where he later died. Police are investigating […]
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, […]
Rambo leads Titans to wins over RIT, Pitt-Greensburg
LATROBE, Pa.--Junior middle hitter Shelby Rambo (East Palestine, Ohio) finished with a combined 26 kills and hit .548 Saturday to lead the Westminster College women's volleyball program to a pair of victories at Saint Vincent College's Bearcat Challenge. The Titans opened with a 3-1 win over Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) before winning in straight sets against Pitt-Greensburg.
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 […]
Big Red volleyball earns Saturday split at Mount Union Invitational
ALLIANCE, Ohio (Aug. 31) -- The Denison University volleyball team picked up its first win of the 2024 season Saturday when they closed the Mount Union Invitational with a 3-1 win over the University of Rochester. The Big Red suffered a five-set defeat to the host Purple Raiders earlier in the day.
Women’s Soccer Clipped By Nazareth, 1-0
Rochester, N.Y. – The Stevens Institute of Technology women’s soccer team was clipped by Nazareth College 1-0 on Saturday afternoon. HOW IT HAPPENED Newcomer Maddie Nau earned her first start as a Duck and was tested early, making her first save of the game in the fifth minute. The Golden Eagles broke through in the 13th minute, as Shannon Sgombick notched an unassisted tally. Stevens had their first shot on frame in the 16th minute, with Sophia Murphy getting stopped by Annika Monfort. The Ducks continued to hunt for the equalizing tally, with Lauren Alley seeing her shot denied midway…
Women’s Soccer defeats Mount St. Mary (NY) 6-1
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The RIT women's soccer team put together a dominating win against visiting Mount St. Mary (NY) Saturday afternoon, 6-1. HOW IT HAPPENED. The Tigers got on the board first with a goal from senior Olivia Harris less than three minutes into the game. Senior Abby Umbenhaur scored...
Strong Museum gets federal funding to help with upcoming game show exhibit
Game shows will be getting some special attention at the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester. The Price is Right, an iconic program for decades, is just one of the TV game shows that will be highlighted in a new interactive exhibit at the Strong Museum they are working on right now, with a tentative title of Beyond the Buzzer: Game Shows in America.
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