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OTB looking for future leadership
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Off-Track Betting in Western New York is looking to bring on a new president and CEO. State Senator Sean Ryan has concerns about the current president Henry Wojtaszek, who accepted a nearly $300,000 buyout. "We passed a law in New York State prohibiting golden parachutes. It...
Country Star Draws Biggest Crowd At New York State Fair, 2nd Largest All Time
It's the second-largest crowd at a New York State Fair concert. Who's that popular? A new country star!. Laney Wilson holds the record for the largest crowd. More than 52,000 fans packed into Suburban Park to kick off the 2023 New York State Fair. That's a lot more people than the 850 who came to see her when she appeared at Kegs Canal 6 months earlier.
Man charged with DWI after crash near Geva Theatre
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A man, 44, is charged with DWI after a crash near Geva Theatre in downtown on Wednesday morning that left him injured. Rochester Police say the Broome County man ran a red light and crashed into another car on South Clinton Avenue and Woodbury Street. It happened around 12:20 a.m.
RIT welcomes 2024 class of Rochester City Scholars
Henrietta, N.Y. (WHAM) - The Rochester Institute of Technology is welcoming its 15th class of scholars on Tuesday. The Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars come from twelve different public or charter schools located across the city. Since its inception in 2010, the program has provided nearly 350 graduates with the opportunity...
RPD’s new K9 member named after Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester Police Department is welcoming their newest member – K-9 MAZ! According to RPD, MAZ has been named after fallen Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz who was fatally shot while in an unmarked car with his partner Officer Sino Seng in 2022. After a few months of training, MAZ will be ready to […]
Greater Rochester Chamber announces finalists for 2024 Colors of Success Leadership Award
August 27, 2024 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber is excited to announce fourteen finalists for its 2024 Colors of Success Leadership Award. The award, now in its third year, celebrates individuals annually who have shown outstanding leadership in fostering a sense of belonging, ensuring economic fairness, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences in their workplace and the Greater Rochester community.
Jamie Romeo, candidate for Monroe County Clerk; and previewing the 2024 Rochester Fringe Festival: coming up on "Connections," Tuesday, August 27, 2024
12:00: Jamie Romeo, candidate for Monroe County Clerk. 1:00: Previewing the 2024 Rochester Fringe Festival. Monroe County Clerk Jamie Romeo is running for re-election. This hour, we sit down with her to discuss her work, her priorities for office, and the role of the county clerk. It's an opportunity for voters to hear her answers to our questions and yours. In studio:
Village of Horseheads trash disposal program to return
VILLAGE OF HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Village of Horseheads, in partnership with Chemung County and Casella Waste, is offering the household trash disposal program to village residents. Up to 1,000lbs of trash in one load can be hauled to the Chemung County Milling Station for free with this program....
FREE Food All Day Coming For New York State?
The new school year will begin in just a few days and families across New York State are finalizing their plans and shopping!. The summer has been filled with fun and excitement and now the regular routine is about to start. For kids, it may be a tough dose of reality. For parents, a big relief? Either way, the first day of school is just about here.
Day 8 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Tuesday was Beef Day at the State Fair, and 52,285 folks walked through the gates to celebrate. For the first time ever, the New York Beef Council sponsored a charcuterie board competition. Three finalists who make these grazing appetizers for a living created snack boards in...
Disabilities Beat: How can LGBTQ+ Pride festivals be more accessible? A look at Toronto
Warm weather and sunny skies make summer the perfect time to go to festivals in Western New York and Southern Ontario. But for people with disabilities, festivals are sometimes set up in a way that is difficult to navigate, overstimulating or inaccessible. . WBFO’s Grant Ashley took a deep...
One Upstate New York Woman A Million Dollars Richer Thanks To THIS Drink?
One lucky Upstate New York woman just won a million dollars through a treasure hunt with this popular drink. For real, she's from Oneonta. Congrats goes out to Amanda Miles of Oneonta. She was confirmed as the sole winner of the grand $1 million dollar prize in a promotional treasure hunt for Logan Paul’s drink Prime Hydration.
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