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Armed Robbery at Culver Rd. Store: RPD Seeks Suspects
(WNY News Now) – ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Police Department (RPD) is on the hunt for suspects involved in an armed robbery at the Kwik-Fill store on Culver Road. The incident, which has left the local community on edge, occurred late Tuesday night around 10:52 p.m. According...
Armed Robbery on Jones Avenue: Dollar General Employee Targeted
(WNY News Now) – Rochester – In a brazen daylight incident, a Dollar General employee was robbed at gunpoint on Jones Avenue in Rochester, N.Y., on Wednesday afternoon. Rochester Police responded to a report of a gunpoint robbery on Jones Avenue near Parkway at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers found a 33-year-old man who reported being robbed at gunpoint.
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
GRILL ALERT: This Meat Recalled In New York State
As we get to the second half of July, thousands of families in New York State will be grilling this weekend. Before you get the meat ready for the grill, there is a new recall alert. It seems that we are getting more and more recalls than ever. From kids...
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
On Friday, July 19th, Microsoft experienced a global outage. Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 apps were hit by widespread outages early Friday. Thousands of flights and train services were canceled globally, including more than 1,000 in the U.S., and there were disruptions to many other public and retail services.
New York Weekend Forecast: Pleasant Weather with Scattered Showers Expected
Albany, NY – Pleasant temperatures and comfortable humidity are expected across New York State this weekend. Scattered showers are anticipated this afternoon, particularly south of Albany, including the eastern Catskills and along I-84. These conditions provide a respite from the usual summer heat, making it a favorable time for outdoor activities.
Judge turns down ex-Rep. George Santos’ request to nix some charges ahead of fraud trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos on Friday lost a bid to get rid of part of the criminal case against him as he heads toward trial on charges that include defrauding campaign donors. U.S. District Joanna Seybert turned down Santos’ request to dismiss charges of...
N.Y. Lottery: Player scores $18K with jackpot prize in TAKE 5 game
A TAKE 5 jackpot prize worth more than $18,000 has been sold in New York state, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced one top-prize ticket — worth $18,717 — was sold for the midday drawing on Thursday, July 18. It was sold at Mr Vape & Smoke Shop, located at 975 W Jericho Tpke., in Smithtown, N.Y.
$500 Million Investment to Benefit Central NY Communities
The Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development (ESD), will begin accepting Letters of Intent on August 15. This $500 million fund is designed to boost Micron's $100 billion investment in New York, expected to create nearly 50,000 jobs in Central New York.
Pushback to proposal that would allow more boys to try out for girls high school sports teams
Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) — Some school districts are expressing concern over a proposal coming out of Albany that could dramatically change who can play what sport in high school. The proposal from the New York State Department of Education would allow any student male or female to try out for any sports team male or […]
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