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'What a woman can do': Ruth Law's record-breaking long-distance flight landed in Hornell
On Nov. 19, 1916, Ruth Law climbed into her already-obsolete Curtiss pusher biplane and took off from Chicago. Six hours (and 590 miles) later she touched down at the fairgrounds in Hornell, shattering every American record for long-distance flight, and every world record for distance flights by a woman. After servicing the airplane...
University of Rochester expands first-time homebuyer program for employees
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The University of Rochester is expanding a program for its employees that provides grants to first-time homebuyers. The University Home Ownership Incentive Program was initially launched in 2017 and would provide $9,000 to its participants. In its start, the program had just two financial lenders and seven local banks/credit unions participating. As […]
Wegmans Dethroned: Surprising New Supermarket Favorite Takes Top Spot
Move over Wegmans. There's a new favorite store in town. The Rochester-based supermarket chain has been dethroned as the best in America. And you'll never guess by who. Wegmans is beloved by not just shopped, but employees too. The chain has received numerous honors as one of the best places to shop and the top place to work.
Arrests made following stolen vehicle pursuit
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester Police have made multiple arrests following a stolen vehicle pursuit that started near Santee Street Friday. Police say they initially responded to a report around 7:17 p.m. of individuals operating a car, pulling over and taking a child against his will on Santee Street near Villa Street. Officers say they […]
The unsolved murder of Julius Greer Jr.: Rochester police share new footage, information
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Police gave us a look Friday at never-before-seen surveillance footage of a 14-year-old boy just moments before he was gunned down in Rochester more than two years ago. They're hoping that sharing this could help bring justice in this unsolved case. Julius Greer Jr. was...
Stewart Park Pool to reopen this weekend
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – The Stewart Park Pool will reopen this weekend after its temporary closure earlier this week. The City of Corning announced on Friday, July 26, that the pool will reopen on Saturday, July 27, at noon and remain open through late August. This announcement comes after the pool’s closure on July 23 […]
Veteran's Stand Down Day at Elmira's Dunn Field
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Veterans who need clothing, supplies, or services can take advantage of a local event in September. At the event, veterans will have the chance to take advantage of military surplus items and also learn about other resources available to them. Representatives from the VA and other...
Hornell High School boots student cell phones from classrooms as 'major distraction'
Hornell High School students will return to classrooms in September minus their smart phones and devices. Hornell city schools are among the latest Southern Tier districts to prohibit cell phone use by high school students during the instructional day and require the devices to be in lockers. ...
Four pedestrians hit on the Southside of Elmira
UPDATE 11:35 p.m. (7/26): Two pedestrians that were hit by a vehicle Friday night at the intersection of S. Main St. and W. Hudson St. in Elmira were taken to a hospital for medical evaluations, according to a press release sent to WENY News by Elmira Police. Police say their...
Community baby shower to be held in Bath
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) – Southern Tier Kids on Track will be hosting a community baby shower in Bath in the coming weeks for families who are expecting. The baby shower will be on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pulteney Park in Bath. All new and expectant parents are invited to […]
From a marriage proposal to incredible flights, it was a Balloon Rally to remember in Wellsville
Video above Wellsville of a Sunday morning flight, photos from the awards brunch. As an experienced crew member and part of a balloon team, Kevin Gentile of Wellsville knows the right time to get great photos before a launch. When he asked his girlfriend, Lauren Onisk, to get inside one...
Celebrating 50 years in business: Dan’s Crafts & Things
IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. (WROC) — Dan’s Crafts & Things, a locally owned hobby shop, is celebrating 50 years in business. The storefront on Empire Boulevard — their third but long-standing location by decades — sells everything from RC vehicles, toys, paint and parts, Gundam builds, LEGOs, model rockets, metal detectors… And plenty of other “things.” The […]
Little League NYS All-Star 11s baseball: Never-say-die South Shore rallies for 3-2 win vs. Massapequa to cop state title
All-Star tournaments are a battle of attrition. It’s a test of which team has the will to bounce back in the most pressure situations -- especially in a double-elimination format. South Shore Little League, winners of the District 24 and Section 3 South title earlier this summer, had run...
Chancellor Cites SUNY Geneseo’s International Baccalaureate Initiative
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. spoke at the International Baccalaureate (IB) Global Conference in Washington, DC, on July 25, about SUNY’s commitment to preparing students for the future. His remarks highlighted SUNY Geneseo as a “liberal arts college providing the kind of experience that so many elite private colleges in New England provide at literally 10 times the cost.” Adding that the College has a “deep commitment to the IB,” he shared his “hope that the partnership the College is cultivating with IB is one that we can expand throughout the SUNY system.”
US-Canada illegal border crossings surge – and those migrants are heading to NYC
CLINTON COUNTY, N.Y. - Mountain Mart, a gas station in the small city of Plattsburgh, New York, was once an unassuming pit stop before a trip to the nearby Adirondacks, or perhaps a stay near Lake Champlain. Thanks to its proximity to the northern border, it’s now better known as an outpost for migrants, the penultimate stop on their long journeys from home.
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
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