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Health Alert: Chocolate Items From New York Supermarkets Recalled
On the heels of a massive ice cream recall, New Yorkers now have to watch out for chocolate sold at supermarkets. If you're interested in learning more about the massive ice cream recall, featuring 13 popular brands, CLICK HERE. Chocolate Chip Muffin Recall. Chocolate chip muffins sold at many New...
26 Shirts celebrates meeting $2 million mark in donations
BUFFALO, N.Y. — "I remember being so excited that we hit $10,000 dollars so this is just, we're in unchartered territory here," 26 Shirts Founder Del Reid told 2 On Your Side, as it was announced his company had surpassed $2 million in donations to local families and charitable organizations.
Supreme Court kicks gun cases back to lower courts after major ruling
Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered lower courts to take another look at challenges to several federal and state firearms restrictions in the wake of its ruling upholding a law that bans people subject to domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.The cases had been pending before the court for months while it considered the constitutionality of the 30-year-old law that disarmed alleged domestic abusers. In an 8-1 ruling last month, the court found that the Second Amendment allows an individual who poses a credible threat to the safety of others to be banned from having firearms temporarily.On...
Rochester airport sees influx of travelers ahead of Fourth of July
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Holiday travel is in full swing at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport on Wednesday morning, the day before the Fourth of July. The TSA predicts record travel for the Fourth of July. Nearly two dozen flights are scheduled to leave by noon. Mark Gruba, communications specialist for AAA, spoke about why this Fourth of July could break travel records.
Man in life-threatening condition after shooting in Rialto St. home
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A shooting on Rialto Street left a man in life-threatening condition at the same address where a double homicide took place, according to Rochester police. Officers said they responded to the area near Hollenbeck Street around midnight and found a 26-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his upper body. Officers […]
ADL demands state attorneys general investigate anti-Israel groups
EXCLUSIVE — The Anti-Defamation League is pressing state attorneys general in New York and Arizona to investigate the tax-exempt statuses of two anti-Israel groups linked to protests in support of Hamas, according to sets of letters obtained by the Washington Examiner. The letters, which the ADL sent Tuesday to New York Attorney General Letitia James […]
New York sued over civilian body armor restrictions
(The Center Square) — New York's restrictions on personal protective body armor are unconstitutional, according to a new lawsuit filed by a gun rights group, which asks a judge to overturn the law. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Buffalo by the Firearms Policy Coalition, alleges that the restrictions on civilian use of body armor violates the Second Amendment rights of several defendants, whom the group is representing in the latest legal challenge to New York's strict firearm laws. ...
Upstate NY native stars in award-winning film at American Black Film Festival
Sulayman Tahir's new film "Peripheral," starring Rochester native Andria B. Langston, made its world debut and won Best Narrative Feature at the American Black Film Festival last weekend. The sci-fi film follows a young woman and her husband as they move into a new town where paranormal events leave the woman feeling isolated and gaslit. ...
Closed: ‘Contaminated’ Water Found At These New York Beaches
Officials from New York closed down two beaches because the water was found to be "contaminated." The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed two beaches were shut down because of "elevated bacteria levels." Westchester County Closes Two Beaches. Westchester County Beach Surveillance Program "protects the public from illnesses associated with...
Avon Grove Lions induct new members
At their Charter Night, the Avon Grove Lions inducted two new members into the club. The induction was conducted by the District 14P District Governor. Also the Lions presented a Melvin Jones Award to Lion John Manley for his selfless and dedicated service to the Avon Grove Lions.
RCSD's interim superintendent begins new role
It's week one for the Rochester City School District's new Interim Superintendent Demario Strickland, and he says he already has permanent plans for the role. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/rcsds-interim-superintendent-begins-new-role/
Police: Stolen car hits parked RPD car, building
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — There was a large police scene on Lyell Avenue, near Daus Alley. Rochester officers initially responded to reports of a stolen car with the suspects still inside it. When they got there, the car tried to speed off, nearly hitting one of the responding officers. It...
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