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Find out what the Old Farmer's Almanac says the fall has in store for Lower Hudson Valley
As we sweat through July, the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts autumn will bring cooler-than-average temperatures to at least a chunk of Lower Hudson Valley. Autumn precipitation is predicted to be near average in our region, while the rest of the state and through northern New England are eyed for below average, a summary of the almanac says.
Veteran-owned auto shop opens doors on Rochester’s north side
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Mayor Malik Evans joined business owner Cliff Bostic, along with family and friends, to help celebrate the opening of “Cliff’s Hangar Automotive Repair” on Hudson Avenue. Bostic, a Navy veteran, has been in the automotive industry since 2012. He says:. “I was able...
Rochester Receives Newest Distinction with Announcement of MONOPOLY: Rochester Edition
Classic Board Game Seeks Public Input for Businesses and Nonprofits to Become Squares on the MONOPOLY: Rochester Edition Board. On Friday, July 19, 2024 the Flour City’s “real estate” market got even hotter, thanks to a special appearance by a celebrated figure known to American families since 1935. At 9:00 am, the iconic Mr. Monopoly—complete with top hat, cane, and white moustache—made a special appearance at The Strong National Museum of Play to help publicly announce the next official MONOPOLY: Rochester Edition board game, under license from Hasbro, a leading toy and game company. MONOPOLY was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 1998.
3 Rochester businesses win prizes from regional competition
For Tiffany Gray, hairstyling has been a part of her life since she was a little girl. After obtaining her license, she started working in an in-home studio before securing a position at a salon. Remarkably, within two years of earning her license, Gray opened her own shop. Phli Divas...
Wildfire smoke arrives in Rochester: Wildfire map and air quality in your area
The hazy skies over Rochester to start the week are the result of Canadian wildfires hundreds of miles away. While the source of the smoke might be far away, the air quality impacts hit close to home. The air quality in the Rochester area was barely into the moderate category on the morning...
PAB executive director pick charts her course
Lesli Myers-Small said she was dedicated to tenets of “social justice, fairness and equity” at her July 11 City Council confirmation hearing for her appointment as executive director of the Police Accountability Board. “This position represents a commitment to justice, transparency, and community empowerment, values that have been...
Hitmen eliminated by Dansville in playoff opener
DANSVILLE, N.Y. (WETM) – The Horseheads Hitmen’s season has come to a close. (Video Courtesy: Teamline) The Dansville Gliders bested Horseheads 5-3 on Monday, eliminating the Hitmen from the NYCBL Playoffs. The Hitmen close out their 2nd season with a (9-28) record, after putting up a strong fight in the 1st round of the West […]
Free rabies clinic coming up in Chemung
CHEMUNG, N.Y. (WETM) — If you’ve been meaning to get your pet vaccinated against rabies, now’s the time. The Chemung County Health Department is holding a free rabies clinic in the Town of Chemung between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. Pet owners who register in advance through Chemung County’s website can […]
Driver dead after crashing into pick-up truck on Rt. 531
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — One driver was killed in a car crash on Rt. 531 Tuesday morning, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said two cars were heading east when they collided, causing one to go off the south side of the road. The second vehicle crossed the median into the westbound lane […]
All Monroe County offices and services re-open after Crowdstrike outage
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — All Monroe County offices and buildings will be re-opened as the county is recovering from Friday’s CrowdStrike and Microsoft outage. The outage led to thousands of the county’s computers and servers going offline. Monroe County Information Systems was able to bring back 75% of those devices back online, mainly 911, MCSO, […]
Body of missing boater recovered after extensive search in upstate NY; identity released
The body of a missing boater has been located after an extensive search on Sodus Bay in upstate New York, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Deputies reported that the body of Rodney A. Bundschuh, 59, of Victor, New York, was found around 8:15 p.m. on Monday. A female passenger involved in the incident, Judi A. Bonk-Guy, 57, also of Victor, was pulled from the water on Sunday and remains in guarded condition at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Help Needed: Upstate New York Camper Is Missing, But ‘Do Not Approach’
An elderly man disappeared while camping in Upstate New York. Help is needed to find him, but officials say "do not approach" him. The New York State DEC needs help finding a man who went missing while camping in Upstate New York. Upstate New York Man Goes Missing In Warren...
New York State Troopers Stop Man For Oversized Load, You Won’t Believe This
How many times have we seen that guy traveling along Main Street with a mattress on the roof of the car and his left arm out the window holding on to the mattress for dear life? Transporting a mattress with your car is legal but you will get stopped if it isn't secure.
Rare Fungus That Kills Tens of thousand Of Trees Now In New York
A fungus that was first found in Wisconsin is now threatening trees in New York State. The New York State DEC wants New Yorkers to check on oak trees. "Be on the lookout for oak wilt throughout NYS! Have you checked your oak trees recently? Now is a great time to look for signs of oak wilt, a non-native fungus," the DEC stated on social media.
Can You Get a DWI in New York if You Ride Your Bicycle Drunk?
In many states, a person who rides a bicycle while intoxicated could potentially face the same charges as someone who was driving a regular motor vehicle while drunk. The reasoning behind this is that the person on the bicycle is operating a "vehicle" while impaired, and therefore poses a threat to both themselves and others on the road.
“Big Money” Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In New York
Check your Powerball ticket this morning. The New York State Lottery announced that a "Big Money" winning ticket from last night's Powerball drawing was sold in New York. The ticket matched four out of five numbers and also had the Powerball which means the owner of the ticket won the 3rd place prize of $50,000.
Company news: Stephanie Grandjean, Katie Lemery-White promoted by Contact
Contact Community Services announced two promotions. Stephanie Grandjean has been promoted to division director of crisis services. Joining Contact in September 2013, she has played a significant role in supporting the operational and financial aspects of several key programs including 988, 211, Crisis Connect, and 911 co-location. She is a certified instructor in mental health and suicide prevention programs. A Syracuse University alumna, she is currently pursuing a master’s degree in public health at Eastern Washington University. She also serves as vice president of the board of directors for Cazenovia Children’s House. >> Send us your company’s news about People in Motion.
MTA nixes elevators at NYC subway station where woman died carrying stroller on stairs
Dontaysia Turner visits the exact spot where her cousin Malaysia Goodson died after falling down a set of subway stairs five years ago. Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing pause forced the MTA to cut 23 subway accessibility projects, including one at the station where the 2019 tragedy in Midtown happened. [ more › ]
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