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‘Elegant Creature’ Spotted In New York State For The 1st Time
An "elegant creature" was just spotted in New York State for the first time. We learned why this may have "unprecedented" event likely happened. A flamingo flew to the Empire State. Flamingo Arrives In New York State. American Flamingos are typically found in the Caribbean, Mexico, and northern parts of...
Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
Emily C. Merz, Colorado State University and Melissa Hansen, Colorado State University. Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk.
New York Passes New Lithium-Ion Battery Legislation
ALBANY, N.Y. - Legislation that targets lithium-ion batteries and aims to keep New Yorkers safe both on and off the road is now on the books. The package of laws signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, July 11, prohibit the sale of lithium-ion batteries that are not up to manufacturing standards (and include civil penalties for violations); direct the Department of State -- in consultation with the Division of Homeland Security, Emergency Services, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority -- to develop and maintain safety resources; require the state fire administrator within the...
Deadly Cheese Incident in Upstate New York Leads to Sentencing
Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer in Upstate New York, and his company Vulto Creamery LLC, each received sentences in federal court in Syracuse on Monday, July 9 following a deadly incident. The sentencing followed guilty pleas from both Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC to a misdemeanor offense...
New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York...
Body of missing boater recovered after extensive search in upstate NY; identity released
The body of a missing boater has been located after an extensive search on Sodus Bay in upstate New York, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Deputies reported that the body of Rodney A. Bundschuh, 59, of Victor, New York, was found around 8:15 p.m. on Monday. A female passenger involved in the incident, Judi A. Bonk-Guy, 57, also of Victor, was pulled from the water on Sunday and remains in guarded condition at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show Docks Up at Clift Park
RYAN CUDDY REPORTER: THAT HORN WAS FROM A SIGHT SEEING BOAT THAT TOURS THE FINGER LAKES. IT WILL BE ON DISPLAY WITH OTHER OLD FASHIONED SHIPS AT THE SKANEATELES ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT SHOW AT CLIFT PARK. HILARY FENNER, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SKANEATELES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DISCUSSES THE UPCOMING EVENT.
‘This is not rocket science:’ Monroe Co. Sheriff calls for end to violence against police
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter is sharing a call on the community and to public officials following the recent rise in assaults on police officers. Last week, a man opened fire on a Rochester police officer’s patrol vehicle during a traffic stop. Two shots were fired and no one was injured. […]
Dierks Bentley, Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives and Mae Estes @ CMAC, Canandaigua, NY 7-20-24
A beautiful night of weather in the middle of summer in Canandaigua. Nothing beats it except when you have triple bill of music to add to that. Dierks Bentley, Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives and Mae Estes all played CMAC this past Saturday night. Bentley is currently on a new leg in support of his 10th studio effort titled ‘Gravel & Gold,’ which came out earlier last year. He brought out an up an comer in Mae Estes and the legendary Marty Stuart & the Fabulous Superlatives to open the show.
Drunk driver crashes into pond outside of Auburn Bass Pro Shops
AUBURN, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Just before 11 p.m. on July 20, the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office was sent to the area of Finger Lakes Mall Drive and Clark Street Road for a car collision. At the scene, deputies found a black Ford F250 that had crashed into the...
3 Rochester businesses win prizes from regional competition
For Tiffany Gray, hairstyling has been a part of her life since she was a little girl. After obtaining her license, she started working in an in-home studio before securing a position at a salon. Remarkably, within two years of earning her license, Gray opened her own shop. Phli Divas...
Mayor: East Rochester leaders weighing carnival's future after 'disturbance'
East Rochester, N.Y. — A disruption at the end of East Rochester's annual firemen's carnival has village leaders reconsidering the event's future, according to Mayor John Alfieri. Police from multiple agencies responded to a report of a disturbance at the carnival grounds Saturday around 10 p.m. as the event...
Wildfire smoke arrives in Rochester: Wildfire map and air quality in your area
The hazy skies over Rochester to start the week are the result of Canadian wildfires hundreds of miles away. While the source of the smoke might be far away, the air quality impacts hit close to home. The air quality in the Rochester area was barely into the moderate category on the morning...
Ithaca Sees Warnings as New York Experiences Historic Tornado Outbreak
Being a Cornell student earns you many privileges — including being woken up by an emergency alert in the middle of the night while at home for the summer on another continent. However, Cornellians on campus on Wednesday, July 10 at 4:22 p.m. were urged to take shelter due...
Top-prize TAKE 5 ticket worth over $14k sold in Brockport
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A lucky person in Brockport won a top prize winning TAKE 5 lottery ticket! According to the New York State Lottery, a one-prize winning ticket worth was sold at the Wegmans on 4th Section Road. That ticket was worth $14,715. This was not the only ticket won in New York — […]
Bloss Street robbery injures landlord, Police search for suspect
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A robbery on Bloss Street leaves a landlord injured as Rochester Police search for potential suspect. Rochester Police responded to a house on Bloss Street around 8:20 a.m. for the report of a robbery. Police say they found a landlord who was suffering minor injuries following a dispute with a tenant […]
Public Market hosts Gospel Jubilee
The Rochester Public Market is bringing back its annual Gospel Jubilee to celebrate 10 years of performances. Coordinators Jae Monroe and Walida Monroe-Sims joins Good Day Rochester with more. "We had to sing at the market some years ago," Walida says. "We decided to do not just a one-day concert...
Free rabies clinic coming up in Chemung
CHEMUNG, N.Y. (WETM) — If you’ve been meaning to get your pet vaccinated against rabies, now’s the time. The Chemung County Health Department is holding a free rabies clinic in the Town of Chemung between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. Pet owners who register in advance through Chemung County’s website can […]
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