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Rochester Woman Convicted for Operating Drug Den
(WNY News Now) – Rochester, NY – Danielle Hampton, 50, of Rochester, NY, has been convicted by a federal jury for maintaining a drug-involved premises, a charge that carries a potential penalty of up to 20 years in prison and a $500,000 fine. The conviction follows an investigation...
Roberts Wesleyan star overcomes 'challenging times' to chase her Olympic dreams
CHILI — Before taking off to Paris for the Summer Olympics, pole vaulter Brynn King received a gift from a young Chili boy name Jett Tortora. Tortora handed the Roberts Wesleyan national champion a miniature cardboard vault and a homemade card that read, "Good luck Brynn. I hope you win a (medal). Love Jett." Tortora even made a mini cardboard version of King jumping. When King asked how high was the bar, Tortora said 15 feet, 5 inches.
Randolph Postal Employee Arrested for Stealing Gift Cards from Mail
(WNY News Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced the arrest of Melissa Olson, 45, of Randolph, NY, on charges of theft of mail by an officer or employee. Olson, a rural carrier associate for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) assigned to the Randolph Post Office, faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.
RPD: Four assaulted with golf club and knife at party on Maria Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Four people treated for injuries after Rochester Police say a person assaulted them with a golf club and knife Friday. Rochester Police responded a house on Maria Street near Clifford Avenue around 11:16 p.m. for the report of people fighting followed by a stabbing victim who was dropped off at Rochester […]
The U.S. Migrant Crisis: Federal Intervention Needed Now (video)
The United States is facing an unprecedented migrant crisis that requires federal intervention. Local governments are being asked to subsidize this crisis, but they are neither designed nor built to handle such a massive influx of migrants. This situation has escalated into both a humanitarian and fiscal crisis for cities like New York, Chicago, and Denver.
Driver strikes three pedestrians near Robinson Dr.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Officers with the Rochester Police Department say a Rochester man struck three pedestrians when he failed to stop at the intersection of Mt. Hope Avenue and Robinson Drive in Rochester on Saturday shortly before noon. The pedestrians are women ranging in age from 23-31. According to the RPD, the driver is […]
Police investigating a broken window at The Strong National Museum of Play
Rochester, N.Y. — An investigation is underway after a window was found broken overnight at The Strong National Museum of Play. Police said they responded to a call about the broken window around 1:40 Saturday morning and are looking into the circumstances that led up to the incident. Anyone...
Scandinavian Folk Festival Returns to Jamestown July 20 – 21 — Release
JAMESTOWN, NY – Many locals in Warren County today are descendants of Swedes who settled in the Warren County area in the mid-to-late Nineteenth Century and early Twentieth Century. To learn more about Swedish history, and enjoy food, music, dancing, lectures, and crafts, please join us this weekend at...
Spotted lanternfly spotted in Finger Lakes, how vineyards are reacting
FINGER LAKES, N.Y. (WROC) — A population of spotted lanternflies has been confirmed by the New York State Department of Agriculture in Romulus this week. This is the first such discovery of this invasive pest in the Finger Lakes wine-growing region, and while this news is unwelcome, it wasn’t unexpected and preparations have been ongoing […]
New Findings on SUNY Price Hikes, Graduation Rates In The Last 10 Years
The surging cost of attending college in the United States is something on many young people's minds. Many in New York opt for SUNY institutions to cut costs while still getting their degrees. While SUNY tuition often provides less of a financial burden, the cost of attending has only increased...
N.Y. Gov Hochul says state found, returned millions in stolen cars
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated Vehicle Theft Prevention Month Friday touting the state’s recovery of 120 stolen vehicles worth $3.5 million through June 30. This year’s numbers marked an increased from 2023 when the Department of Vehicles (DMV) recovered 112 vehicles worth $3 million during...
NY urges banks, companies to be on high-alert amid global tech outage
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York state regulators urged banks and companies to be on high-alert amid the global tech outage on Friday, saying it is monitoring institutions and market events and working with other state and federal regulators.
Sammy Hagar Will Not Get To Meet NYS Trooper Who Gave Him ‘I Can’t Drive 55′ Ticket
Here's why a reunion between Sammy Hagar and the New York State Trooper who inspired one of his biggest hits won't get to happen. Sammy Hagar will be performing at SPAC on Monday July 22, 2024. He has some serious history with Upstate New York and our area. However it appears he was going a little too fast and ended up with a now famous speeding ticket.
Zoom interview with Michael Balboni, former NY Homeland Security czar
Former New York state Homeland Security czar Michael Balboni discusses the global IT outage and the risks associated with it. Balboni says some companies are at a greater risk because not all software and technology investments are the same.
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