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Two men accused of deadly triple shooting on Hazelwood Terrace
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police announced arrests have been made in the deadly triple shooting on Hazelwood Terrace earlier this week. Nasezire Horton, 21, and Quentin Riviere were arraigned in court Friday morning. Both men pleaded not guilty to their charges. This stemmed from a fatal triple shooting earlier this week. On Monday, 19-year-old […]
'Who Let the Dogs Out?' adoption event in Rochester will feature live music, bar crawl
Rochester, N.Y.— The City of Rochester Animal Services is teaming up with the Verona Street Animal Society for the inaugural "Who Let the Dogs Out?" benefit event. It will feature live music, a bar crawl, a variety of local vendors, and of course, some adorable dogs up for adoption.
Rock legends reuniting for ‘Last Waltz’ tour, including Upstate NY concerts
Two rock legends are reuniting for a special tour paying tribute to The Band’s Robbie Robertson. Guitarist Mike Campbell and keyboardist Benmont Tench, both founding members of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, will lead the “Life is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24.” The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will be joined by Ryan Bingham, Jamey Johnson, and Don Was for a series of concerts celebrating the music of Robertson and “The Last Waltz.”
Lansing to Host Parade for Olympic Bronze Medalist Kyle Dake
The Lansing community is gearing up to honor one of its own this weekend with a parade celebrating two-time Olympic bronze medalist Kyle Dake. The event is scheduled for Saturday, and the parade will begin at approximately 3 p.m. The parade will start at the Lansing Town Hall and proceed...
Webster dance studio owner fights to reclaim Facebook page hijacked by hacker posting explicit content
WEBSTER, N.Y. – Denise Baller, owner of Dancing with Denise studios in Webster, is struggling to get her hijacked Facebook page taken down or recovered after it was hacked just before her big dance recitals in May. “And the next thing I knew the green monster was on my...
Iconic Rochester pizzeria reopening again — this time in the suburbs
After a recent and brief run on Mt. Hope Avenue, an iconic Rochester pizzeria is headed for the suburbs. Bay & Goodman Pizza, which started with a location at the city intersection it is named for, will open at 6548 Anthony Drive in Victor on Tuesday, Aug. 20. At least, that is the hope. ...
Brittney Griner's New Nickname From Phoenix Mercury Says It All
The Phoenix Mercury are proud of what Brittney Griner accomplished at the 2024 Olympics. That much is clear after the team gave its starting center a new nickname following Team USA's gold medal win. Griner was part of the USA women's basketball team that dominated the Paris Olympics en route to ...
Gov. Hochul Visits Yonkers to Discuss Banning Cell Phones for Students During School
L-R-Mayor Mike Spano, State Senator Shelley Mayer, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Governor Kathy Hochul, Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, County Executive George Latimer. On Aug. 5, Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable with local educators and stakeholders in Westchester as part of her statewide listening tour focused on addressing smartphone use...
Two illegal cannabis shops raided in Horseheads, Elmira Heights
ELMIRA HEIGHTS, N.Y. (WETM) – The New York State Office of Cannabis Management raided two unlicensed marijuana shops on Friday in Elmira Heights and Horseheads. New York State Police helped execute a warrant at “Litties Peace of Mind” on 312 E 14th Street in downtown Elmira Heights. Police say the shop was shut down for […]
Manufacturing business exiting Ontario County facility; job losses expected
EAST BLOOMFIELD, NY — A manufacturing business with a presence in East Bloomfield since 1971 is expected to leave the facility by the end of the year, leaving potentially dozens of workers without jobs. Crosman Corp. recently notified town of East Bloomfield, village of Bloomfield and Ontario County officials of its plan, according...
Syracuse sees 5,100 private sector jobs added in July
Syracuse added 5,100 private sector jobs in July compared to the same month last year, according to the New York Department of Labor. This represents a 2% increase, among the strongest growth rates in Upstate New York. Statewide, nearly 11,000 private sector jobs were added in July, with the largest...
Patchogue native elected president of New York’s Firefighters Assoc.
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Search efforts underway for missing man in Tioga County, PA
DEERFIELD TWP., Pa. (WETM) – Pennsylvania State Police have confirmed an active search to find a man who has been missing since Aug. 9 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. David Murdock, 66, was last seen in the area of State Route 249 in Deerfield Township on Aug. 9 around 1:30 p.m. wearing an orange t-shirt, gray […]
Thunderstorms Possible For NJ, PA This Weekend But 'Not Total Washout,' Forecasters Say
Accuweather says that a "total washout" is not likely in the east. However, "there will be enough rain and thunderstorms around to interfere with some outdoor plans, as well as slow travel and perhaps create dangerous conditions in some locations." A forecast map from the outlet shows downpours across both...
What's in the cards for Jasper-Troupsburg High School after another storm batters district
The picture of the new Jasper-Troupsburg High School remains unclear after remnants from the second tropical storm in three years battered the school building and grounds in Jasper earlier this month. District officials said damages from Tropical Storm Debby Aug. 9 are "similar to what Jasper-Troupsburg experienced" in August 2021, when the high school was inundated with nearly four feet of water, mud and debris from Tropical Storm Fred. ...
Tioga County Flood Update | Following August 15, 2024
Flood Debby on Friday August 9th, 2024 severely damaged portions of the Cowanesque Valley in Tioga County, particularly the Westfield, Knoxville and Potter Brook areas. Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency deployed an Incident Management Team to Tioga County on August 13, 2024 to support recovery operations. This includes a cadre of specialists trained in disaster response and recovery operations. The team consists of personnel from PEMA, State Police, Dept. of Corrections, Dept. of Health and DCNR. The deployment will last until August 22nd, unless extended.
Hammondsport Festival of Crafts is almost here
HAMMONDSPORT, N.Y. (WETM) — It’s almost time for Hammondsport to be filled with crafts made by local artisans. The Hammondsport Festival of Crafts is returning for its 34th year on Friday, Aug. 17, and Saturday, Aug. 18. Visitors will be able to shop from vendors selling hand-crafted jewelry, furniture, decorations, art, and more from 10 […]
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