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Do Police Have Ticket Quotas In New York?
As we get closer to the end of the month, you might think that now is the time for police to be more inclined to give out tickets. Growing up I always heard that police have ticket quotas and would give out more tickets later in the month if they were close to not meeting those quotas.
Hochul Sweeps Through East End With Money for Projects
New York Governor Kathy Hochul made a dash through the Hamptons August 9 delivering money for projects for the East End. Much of her visit was spent touting projects in Montauk, where she announced $2.5 million for the second phase of restoration of Ditch Plains Beach and to designate the marine and coastal areas off the shore of Montauk Point as a Bird Conservation Area.
What’s Happening over the Weekend? August 16-18
Here’s what is happening in the North Country over the Weekend… Friday, August 16 Event Where When Bassmaster Waddington’s Whitaker Park 7 a.m. Farmers Market Canton 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farmers Market Alexandria Bay 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Farmers Market Carthage 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Farmers Market Chaumont 11 a.m. to 5 […]
Judge denies recusal in Trump's criminal case for third time
(The Center Square) – A judge denied for the third time a request from former President Donald Trump's legal team to recuse himself in Trump's criminal case in New York. Judge Juan Merchan said in his latest order that Trump's arguments for recusal didn't meet legal thresholds. "Stated plainly, Defendant's arguments are nothing more than a repetition of stale and unsubstantiated claims," Merchan wrote in the order. "This Court now...
Batavia city schools looks to refine app while parent wants alternatives
Although Bob Trombley, a parent of two children in the Batavia City School District, has made requests to be able to communicate with teachers in ways other than the popular and standard ParentSquare app, he’s not certain his appeals are going anywhere.
Dave McNeight III wins six at Batavia Downs
Batavia, NY — Dave McNeight III, aka “Triple Sticks,” doubled his nickname on Tuesday (Aug. 13) after he struck six wins on his opponents at Batavia Downs. McNeight won with Italia Seelster (1:57.2, $4.00), Arco N (1:56.3, $3.50), Molly Kool (1:56.2, $12.40), Arnold (2:00.2, $17.20), Alexander Hanover (2:01, $10.20) and Bettor B Sawyer (1:57.3, $10.20). And from the 12 races he drove in, McNeight also finished second three times and third once, giving himself a stellar .667 UDR for the evening.
Rochester man arrested on gun charge after he was fired from gas station
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man was arrested on a weapon charge after he was fired from his job at a gas station in Chili. On Tuesday, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was sent to the Speedway location on Chili Avenue to provide support as 35-year-old Jovon Williams was being fired. MCSO obtained information that […]
American Airlines flight bound for Rochester makes emergency landing in Syracuse
An American Airlines flight traveling from Boston to Rochester made an emergency landing at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport on Wednesday afternoon. Andy Moore, director of the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, said there was "a maintenance issue during the flight" that required the aircraft to divert to Syracuse, where the plane landed safely at 3:24 p.m. ...
Movies with a Downtown View: The Little Mermaid double feature
Rochester's Downtown Definitely invites you to be part of its world in the latest installment of Movies With a Downtown View. Parcel 5 will host a double feature of Disney's 1989 classic "The Little Mermaid" and its 2023 live-action remake on Friday, August 16 at 6:30pm. Rochester Downtown Development Corporation...
Barrington Unveils Avon Elementary’s New Playground
Barrington Board of Education members showed up 30 minutes early to their normal Monday meeting to participate in a ribbon cutting for Avon Elementary School’s recently finished playgrounds. The Retrospect reported in March that the board had approved plans to use nearly $538,000 for brand new equipment and installation and surfacing for two playgrounds at Avon, the main playground and a new pre…
Geneseo Adds New Major in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
The School of Arts and Sciences is adding a new interdisciplinary major in philosophy, politics, and economics for undergraduate students beginning in Fall 2024. “The new program in philosophy, politics, and economics combines solid career and graduate school preparation with the best of what a liberal arts education offers: interdisciplinary learning in the social sciences and humanities, asking big questions about things that matter, and working closely with faculty in many different fields,” says Carly Herold, assistant professor of philosophy and program coordinator. “Students will learn about how politics, morality, and economics interact in major questions and issues of policy, law, and social organization. It’s a great major for anyone interested in making a difference.”
Sunrise Smart Start: RPD officer sentencing, invasive species
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Thursday, August 15, 2024. Weather Forecast: Sunshine wins and temperatures are back in the middle 80s We start around 60 and finish in the 80s today with hazy skies. It’s another nice night ahead of a good […]
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