Hemlock
LATEST NEWS
Brewfest for the Vets: giving back to those who serve
The Knights of Columbus is teaming up with Beers of the World to support veterans in our community. Brewfest co-chairs Susan Clapper and Kevin Fitzpatrick join Good Day Rochester with more. "About nine years ago, my dad started [Brewfest]," Clapper says. "He hoped to bring money to the vets. He...
Police renew call for help finding 18-year-old reported missing in Penfield
Penfield, N.Y. — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is renewing its call for help finding a teen who has been missing since Memorial Day. Abigale West, 18, left her group home on Smith Street in Penfieldbetween 3:30 and 4 a.m. May 27, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Microplastics research project gets funding boost
A research team studying the effects of microplastics in the Great Lakes environment will expand its reach with $300,000 in new federal funding. The efforts to intercept Rochester’s stormwater debris and educate communities will include Buffalo and Syracuse. “Over the past year, our community coalition developed a successful debris...
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.
RCSD is holding recruitment event on Wednesday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester City School District is holding a recruitment event on Wednesday and over the next several weeks to fill open positions. The “Get on the Bus” recruitment event will take place on Wednesday at Padilla High School at the Franklin Campus on 950 Norton Street. It runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Doctors, patients, algorithms, and avatars
Clinicians, computer scientists, and ethicists are working across the University of Rochester to incorporate reliable and ethical AI into medical diagnosis and treatment. In 2012, professor of psychiatry Caroline Easton had a eureka moment watching her son play video games: what if she could blend video-game technology with her research on the intertwined issues of addiction and domestic violence?
Crime Stoppers: Upcoming Events with MCSO
Captain Kevin Schoepfel of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office speaks to Good Day Rochester about upcoming events with MCSO. "[National Night Out] is a chance for us to get out and interact with the community," Schoepfel says. "A lot of times, people don't really know who the police are. This gives them an opportunity to interact with us and see that we're regular people."
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 […]
I took my car for oil change then immediately heard ‘severe knocking’ from engine – I ended up with $12,000 repair bill
NUMEROUS drivers have reported mechanical issues after getting service from a car maintenance business with over 800 locations. Multiple car owners said they took their vehicles to Take 5 Oil Change for routine repairs before they unexpectedly ended up with more problems. Ben Brown took his 2020 Jeep to one of the company’s locations in […]
Oswego County sisters' legacy of compassion endures through rescued kitten sisters
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Hailey and Shelby Trumble were beautiful girls their dad Brian Trumble told CNY Central. He shared photos of them and even their high school diplomas from the Hannibal Central School District— Shelby's only weeks old. Seventeen-year-old Shelby and 19-year-old Hailey were killed in a car...
Playful Post-It is Oswego County Humane Society's Pet of the Week!
OSWEGO, N.Y. — There are plenty of clingy cats, but nothing like our pal Post-It. He is a bonafide shoulder-sitter and will stay there all day long if you let him. Beware: this does mean he is a climber too. He loves to climb up all the highest places.
‘It’s just insanity’: Homer parents react to new district schedule, wanting changes
HOMER, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — When the bell rings this fall at Homer schools, class will start later and end later than in years past. That’s not sitting well with single, working mom, Katylyn Anderson. Her two kids attend a district provided daycare through the YWCA Cortland. “They are having a huge concern right now on […]
Upstate New York cardiology practice to shutter after 40 years
Auburn (N.Y.) Cardiology Associates is closing its doors after nearly four decades following the retirement of owner and head physician Rama Godishala, MD, according to an Aug. 5 report from The Citizen. The practice will permanently close its doors Sept. 30, and until then is only seeing patients for pre-surgery...
Greenlight Given by Planning Commission on Monroe Heights Property – New Build to Replace Long Vacant Property
Work on a long vacant property in the City of Cortland may now commence after the City of Cortland Planning Commission gave the green light towards the site plan of a new two-unit residential building that will replace the vacant house at 4 Monroe Heights. The property has sat vacant since a fire caused significant damage back in 2004 and it was deemed unsafe to live in.
Cornell UAW Workers Could Strike on Move-In Day If University Fails to Meet Union Demands
As students prepare to return to Cornell University for the fall semester, members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2300, which represents thousands of service and maintenance workers at Cornell, are considering a strike set to begin on student move-in day if their demands for a fair contract are not met.
New Yorkers Warned: ‘You May Buy Something That Will Kill You’
A substance from China has made its way to New York, via Mexico, and is killing New Yorkers. One New York State official warns "you may buy something that will kill you." That's what Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan told WPIX about "a new ultra-deadly synthetic drug" that's been found in New York and linked to many overdose deaths.
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 […]