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Syracuse hasn’t yet tried collecting $23K in unpaid rent from evicted water worker
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse has not acted to recover more than $23,000 in unpaid rent from a city water department employee that it evicted a year ago. In July 2023, Syracuse took employee Christopher Catalano to court because he hadn’t paid his $650 monthly rent since early 2021 on a city-owned house at the Westcott Reservoir, just past the border in the town of Geddes.
More than 1,000 without power in Syracuse suburbs as storms blow through
Syracuse, N.Y. — More than 1,000 people were without power near Syracuse after storms blew through the region Monday evening. The outages were concentrated in the northern suburban towns of Clay and Salina, according to National Grid’s website. Power was expected to be restored to the 1,290 affected customers around 10:30 p.m. Monday.
After 15 years, Syracuse's Say Yes to Education awards its first graduate school scholarship
Syracuse’s Say Yes to Education Program is achieving a milestone by becoming the first of its kind in the nation to offer a scholarship for graduate school. Alex Guerrero, an immigrant from Cuba, moved to Syracuse the year he started high school. This fall, he’ll head to medical school at the Upstate College of Medicine and all of his tuition and housing paid for through a $240,000 Say Yes scholarship.
Syracuse women’s basketball: two former Orange earn roster spots for 2024 Olympics
A pair of memorable Syracuse Orange women’s basketball players are heading off to Paris to compete in the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Former center Kayla Alexander and former guard Alexis Peterson officially earned roster spots to compete for the Canadian and German national teams, respectively. Alexander and Peterson both evolved into two of arguably the best players in Syracuse women’s basketball history during the 2010s. Now, they’re off to compete along with their respective teams this summer at the Olympics.
Your Stories Q&A: This email from Social Security is not a scam
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer! Viewer Question: I received an email from the Social Security Administration notifying me of important changes to access my online account. Is this legit or a scam? This is not a scam. After we reached out to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the agency issued a press […]
Downed trees, power lines, and property damage reported after severe storms hit Livingston and Ontario counties
CALEDONIA, N.Y. — Neighbors in Caledonia and Farmington say severe storms brought downed trees, powerlines, and damage to their property on Monday afternoon. “We got the alert on our phones, tornado in the area, we turned on Channel 10 and listened to Stacey and she said at 4:15 this place is going to be rocking, at 4:15 this place was rocking,” Michael Pullybank said.
Penfield Central School District names new Superintendent
PENFIELD, N.Y. (WROC) – Penfield Central School District has named a new Superintendent – Dr. Tasha Potter. This follows shortly after the announcement Dr. Thomas Putnam would step down to take a leadership role with Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES as Superintendent. Potter has served as Penfield CSD’s Assistant Superintendent for Equity and Access for the last […]
EquiCenter: Horses, horticulture, and healing
A nonprofit in Honeoye Falls is seeking to help people with the power of horses and horticulture. Chris Lopez takes us to EquiCenter to learn more about its therapeutic riding program and 35 horses. "We started with a small pilot program of about 10 individuals," Sara McLaughlin, senior director of...
Thorgy Thor and the Thorchestra to perform with RPO
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Trillium Health kicked off Rochester Pride Week Monday with a special announcement about its 2024/25 season. Thorgy Thor and the Thorchestra will perform one time only with the RPO and the Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus. The Rupaul’s Drag Race all-star and classically trained violinist will show […]
17-year-old rising sports star empowers youth with football camp
Marquan Grimes, a 17-year-old standout four-sport athlete and incoming senior, organized a youth football camp over the weekend at Edison Career & Technology High School. The camp aimed to inspire positive change in the community by highlighting student-athletes with high GPAs as role models. "My mom always taught me to...
Work progressing on Pizza Hut building in Corning, a 'wonderful' addition to Northside
Construction crews are busy working to update and reopen the old Pizza Hut building on Corning’s northside. The East Pulteney Street site was one of 17 Pizza Hut restaurants that closed in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Other closures included locations in Elmira, Hornell and Bath. Pizza Hut returned to Elmira in November 2022 with a delivery and takeout-only location, and now, it's poised for a comeback in Steuben County.
Over 15,000 lost power in Rochester region
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Over 15,000 people were without power late Monday evening after severe thunderstorms rolled through the Rochester region. As of Tuesday morning, over 300 RG&E customers in Ontario County are without power. This differs from Monday night where thousands of customers lost power amid severe thunderstorms. According to Steuben County, over 9,500 […]
Monroe County Office of Public Integrity: District Attorney Sandra Doorley violated code of ethics
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Office of Public Integrity released its report on its investigation into District Attorney Sandra Doorley’s April traffic stop Monday. Doorley drove home and called the Webster police chief when officers tried to pull her over for speeding on April 22. Police body camera footage of the incident shows […]
Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in New York Monday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 4:52 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Seneca, Cayuga and Tompkins counties. The storms could bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 4:51 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms...
County Sheriff: Man arrested for DWI in Cortlandville
A man was arrested over the weekend for driving while intoxicated, according to a report. The Cortland County Sheriff’s Report stated that officers made a traffic stop on Saunders Road in Cortlandville. According to the report, officers determined that Matthew G. Tebbe, 26, of the Town of Marathon, was driving his vehicle “in an intoxicated condition.”
Ithaca woman injured in Brooktondale scooter accident
BROOKTONDALE, NY (CortacaToday) — State Police are investigating a serious crash involving a scooter. Troopers say Marissa McKown was riding a scooter Sunday evening on North Lounsberry Road in Brooktondale when, for reasons unknown, she went off the road and struck a ditch. The 44-year-old Ithaca woman is reportedly...
Weather Alert: More severe storms possible in upstate NY
The day after damaging storms brought high winds, large hail and soaking rains, the Rochester area remains in the crosshairs of a following storm in the mid-morning through early evening. Monroe County and points west and southwest face a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms, while areas east and south have a more significant...
Supermarket Chain With 400 Stores Closing Many New York Locations
Another popular supermarket in New York State has confirmed massive closures. Stop & Shop just confirmed plans to close 32 stores by the end of 2024. The company confirmed the upcoming closures, which include a number of locations in New York State as well as the Hudson Valley. Below are...
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
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