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Gov. Hochul unveils proposal to turn former prison into affordable housing units
CHELSEA, Manhattan (PIX11) — A former prison in Manhattan that has been shut down since 2012 might finally be repurposed. The Bayview Correctional Facility on West 20th Street could be converted into 124 affordable housing units, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Monday. The proposed project, titled Liberty Landing, was selected after Hochul called for proposals to […]
Photos: Genesee County Fair Midway opens
The Genesee County Fair midway opened on Tuesday at 4 p.m.The schedule for the rest of the week:Wednesday, Noon to 9 p.m., kids 16 and under ride for $20/wristband from noon to 4 p.m.Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m.Friday, Noon to 9 p.mSaturday, Noon to
$100,000 in grants to support violence prevention in Rochester
Local leaders announced two grants for a combined $100,000 Tuesday, secured to support violence prevention programs in the City of Rochester. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/rochester/100000-in-grants-to-support-violence-prevention-in-rochester/
First Alert Weather: One more day of higher humidity with the potential for a downpour
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Mid-summer heat and humidity will continue for another 36 hours before cooler, drier conditions return by later Thursday. The relief will come as a cold front crosses the area. This front will eventually bring a refreshing change for the week’s second half and the weekend’s beginning. However, until that happens the higher humidity could lead to a passing shower or thunderstorm.
Pirate Toy Fund makes special delivery at camp for children with epilepsy
Rush, N.Y. — A special surprise came Tuesday to campers at Camp EAGR, courtesy of the Pirate Toy Fund. The camp is put on by Empowering People's Independence (EPI) for children with epilepsy. It's a week-long sleepaway camp at the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Campus and is the only one...
Ithaca rotary rally, grey skies, seret service resignation, Listeria , $455K awarded
Good morning☀️ We’re halfway through the week and I’m going to touch on some recent innovative inventions in New York later on in this newsletter. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send me your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com so I can share the love with...
Crescent Beach owner sues bank over $593K dispute amid check-kiting allegations
In late March local restauranteur and event planner Katherine Mott walked into a branch of Community Bank, seeking to take out about $593,000 that her businesses had recently deposited. An official at the bank refused, possibly aware of a recent lawsuit by Five Star Bank accusing Mott and her varied businesses of a...
Invasive spotted lanternfly detected in Finger Lakes vineyard
State agriculture officials have confirmed the presence of spotted lanternfly in the Finger Lakes region, a concerning development for local grape growers. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets identified the invasive pest in Romulus, New York, following reports from Cornell’s New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYS IPM). This detection represents the first known instance of spotted lanternfly near commercial vineyards in the area.
New York, New Jersey delegates pledge support to Harris ahead of Democratic National Convention
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries are among the local delegates pledging their support for Kamala Harris for president ahead of the Democratic National Convention."We are brimming with excitement, enthusiasm and unity," Schumer said as he announced that Harris would be the candidate. "She said she would work to earn the support of our party and boy did she do so, in quick order."New York and New Jersey joined other states to give Harris enough delegates to secure the Democratic presidential nomination.There are 3,004 delegates pledged of the 1,976 needed.Sandra Bookman has the latest on the...
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Assemblymember William Magnarelli Announce $3M Investment in JMA Wireless Dome Renovation Project
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember William Magnarelli today announced a $3 million investment to support and advance the transformative JMA Wireless Dome renovation project. The pair made the announcement during a press conference at the JMA Dome flanked by Syracuse University leaders and several coaches, including Adrian Autry, head men’s basketball coach, Fran Brown, head football coach, Gary Gait, head men’s lacrosse coach, and Felisha Legette-Jack, head women’s basketball coach.
Terrible Humidity Returns To New York As Next Heat Wave Nears
The humidity is returning to New York State and could bring more severe weather and a fourth heatwave. In early July, New York State was in the top 5 percent of most humid places on the planet. The humidity on July 10 in New York was worse than in Florida...
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
Toxic Candy Found In New York Still For Sale, Many Hospitalized
Recalled candy, that may cause a fatal illness, is still available for sale in New York State. Many people have been hospitalized. The FDA continues to warn about candy from a California company that is getting many people sick across the United States, including in New York State. FDA: Destroy...
N.Y. Lottery: 3 winners get $10K in jackpot TAKE 5 prizes, all sold in NYC
Three jackpot-winning tickets worth more than $10,000 were drawn recently in New York state — and they were all sold in New York City, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced that three winning tickets worth $10,695 were sold for the July 22 evening drawing. A winning...
East Rock Capital Names Alexandra Schueler Senior Director of Strategic Engagement
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2024-- East Rock Capital, a generational wealth manager serving a select group of families since 2006, today announced the hire of Alexandra Schueler as Senior Director of Strategic Engagement. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240723325415/en/ East Rock Capital Names Alexandra Schueler Senior Director of Strategic Engagement (Photo: Business Wire)
Rare Fungus That Kills Tens of thousand Of Trees Now In New York
A fungus that was first found in Wisconsin is now threatening trees in New York State. The New York State DEC wants New Yorkers to check on oak trees. "Be on the lookout for oak wilt throughout NYS! Have you checked your oak trees recently? Now is a great time to look for signs of oak wilt, a non-native fungus," the DEC stated on social media.
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