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Rochester Animal Services in need of dog fosters
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Animal Services is in desperate need of people to foster dogs, says the Verona Street Animal Society. The shelter on Verona Street is exceeding capacity with dogs being housed in crates in the hallways. You can apply to foster a dog here and come to the shelter for a meet-and-greet.
Sunrise Smart Start: Local Olympians results, Red Cross shortage
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Weather Forecast: Scattered rain expected throughout the day Clouds will dominate our skies this morning with temperatures remaining in the mid 60s. The wave of rain will make its way into the region […]
Star Comedian Enters Wellness Facility, Cancels New York Shows/Tour
It was just about a year ago that the comedian last entered a rehab facility, as the news broke just days ago that Pete Davidson would be canceling his remaining tour dates, including some local stops, to receive inpatient treatment. Pete Davidson Checks Into Wellness Facility. The press has cited...
Groundbreaking held for $300M semiconductor facility in Genesee County
Alabama, N.Y. — As the computer chip industry begins to move into the Rochester region, a new $300 million factory will become the latest stop on the semiconductor superhighway. BACKGROUND:Federal funding to make Rochester a part of an Upstate NY semiconductor hub |'Semiconductor superhighway': Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region named federal tech...
Dog dies one month after getting shot by an arrow in Greece
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A dog in Greece died one month after he was shot by an arrow on Adeline Park. On Saturday, July 10, the owner of the dog was taking him for a walk when the dog was hit in the torso with an arrow. It was alleged James Smith, 56, and Linnette […]
Upstate NY beach reopens after algal bloom closure
CANANDAIGUA, NY — The Kershaw Park beach swim area will reopen Monday after it was closed for about a week because of a suspected toxic algal bloom on Canandaigua Lake last week. The state Department of Health gave the go-ahead to city officials, said Canandaigua City Manager John Goodwin on Monday morning. The...
New License and Tag Options For Hunting Enthusiasts in New York
The season may be months away but hunting enthusiasts can start gearing up. Hunting and trapping licenses and Deer Management Permits for the 2024-25 season are now available with a few changes. For the first time, all licenses and tags can be on plain paper rather than plastic stock. Now you can...
ALERT: Aerial Spraying In These Towns In New York State
As the summer rolls on, and the heat and humidity start to subside, there are some places in New York State that are dealing with a mosquito issue. The summer rains that moved through have left some ideal conditions for mosquitoes and other bugs to thrive and officials are concerned about the potential spread of viruses.
Another Amish Carriage Crash in New York State Leads to Teens Ejected From Buggy
Just a few weeks after officials say a Ford Escape struck an Amish buggy and then left the scene, another vehicle vs horse-drawn carriage crash has occurred in New York state. The latest crash resulted in two Amish teens being thrown from the buggy they were riding in, causing injuries.
Severe Weather Advisory Issued by New York State Police
Today's most popular topic seems to be the weather. The Hudson Valley is expected to get severe weather starting today and going through Friday. Today it is really about soaking rain coming through which could also contain some severe thunderstorms. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather notice for tonight and tomorrow.
State DEC Rangers make multiple rescues over the last week St. Lawrence, Lewis counties
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation forest rangers made plenty of rescues over the last few days in St. Lawrence and Lewis counties. In the DEC’s weekly recap, a total of six search and rescues were made by rangers in the two counties. Last year, DEC officers conducted 370 search […]
Police Say Person Posing As FCC Scammed New York State Resident
Be careful you you're sharing your information with. Scammers always seem to find new and more elaborate ways to target their victims, whether it be through over the phone or online. One past example was a suspect, who claimed to be from Microsoft, who ripped off a Hudson Valley resident for thousands of dollars, says police.
Did Record 27th Tornado Touch Down in Madison County, New York
Did a record 27th tornado touch down in Madison County?. The National Weather Service in Binghamton issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch but there was nothing about possible tornadoes on Monday, August 5. One did touched down in Buffalo. The EF-1 twister hit downtown just before 1 PM and officially set...
Sisters plead not guilty to fire that killed five-year-old on Portland Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Police arrested two sisters Tuesday for an arson that killed a five-year-old boy in Rochester. Tiakalya and Taquida Hendrix were both arraigned in court Wednesday morning and entered their pleas of not guilty. This comes after a fire that killed Malakai Stovall. When they left court, the mother of Malakai yelled […]
Ontario Osprey Nest Ousted by Officials
After receiving complaints about an osprey nest in Ontario, NY causing cell phone disruptions, Town Supervisor Ben Aman began an investigation. As WHEC-TV reports, the nesting birds inadvertently caused problems with cell phone connections, particularly 911 transmissions. Since federal laws protect the ospreys, simply removing the intrusive nest was not an option.