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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...
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.
Rochester City Council will hold public hearings about Good Cause Eviction
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester City Council is currently considering legislation that would create protections for people who rent their homes and apartments across the city. The proposed law called the Good Cause Eviction includes protections for tenants like a cap on rent increases. Under the proposed law, anything...
Rochester offers spaces to talk, heal and grieve after Maplewood Park shooting
Hundreds of people witnessed a mass shooting at Maplewood Park in Rochester last week, where five were injured by the gunfire and two were killed. The trauma did not stop there. In the aftermath of gun violence, we are forced to reckon with what we saw and heard and experienced. ...
All camping and day-use sites in Lake George reopen
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has reopened all camping and day-use sites in the Narrow Island group of Lake George Islands. The sites reopen almost three weeks after a storm caused damage to the area.
New York State announces a change to hunting and trapping licenses
BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York State is changing how hunters and trappers can access and print licenses as they kick off 2024-25 season sales. For the first time, all hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and tags are now printed on paper instead of plastic stock. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said the change will make them more accessible for people.
DOUBLE TROUBLE: 'Extreme' flash flooding is possible in the NYC area Tuesday, then NY in 'bullseye' of Debby on Friday
Severe thunderstorms could bring extreme flooding and damaging wind gusts to the New York City area on Tuesday night, officials warned, as Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is currently in the “bullseye” of Tropical Storm Debby starting Friday.