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New Bill Would Require This on Every Student ID in New York
A proposed bill was recently passed by the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly that would lead to the addition of something new on all student ID cards in New York State. The bill, dubbed as the Student Lifeline Act, now only awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's signature...
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announce $17M for projects along Delaware River Watershed
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Federal funding from the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund will go toward removing dams to help fish move freely, reducing stormwater pollution and restoring habitat for horseshoe crabs, among other initiatives.
Labor Day Fun In New York’s Southern Tier? Here Are Three Ideas
The Labor Day weekend is here, marking the unofficial end of summer. Didn't the unofficial weekend of summer just happen? Summer goes by too quickly. But, at least we have a lot of great things going on throughout the Southern Tier of New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania over the three-day holiday. If you are looking for some fun things to do this holiday weekend, here are three things to check out.
Major tickets and arrests in crackdown on NJ and NY bridge/tunnel drivers
⚫ Port Authority records a record pace of toll summonses/arrests. ⚫ Repeat toll violators can be subject to suspension and civil litigation. ⚫ "It's not a question of if we'll catch you, but when." The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is cracking down hard on drivers trying...
ESL members warned of an increase in scam text messages
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — ESL members are warned of an increase in phishing attempts and scams. The credit union said customers may have received something similar to the following text message: According to ESL, these text messages are phishing attempts — a type of scam where the culprit attempts to steal sensitive and private information […]
Police identify driver fatally shot in car on Cuba Place in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man was shot to death while sitting in his car in Rochester Friday night, according to police. Officers were called to Cuba Place around 6:15 p.m. for a ShotSpotter activation. They found a car crashed into a pole, with driver James Jackson Jr, age 39, who had been shot multiple […]
Injured woman takes Uber to hospital after waiting hours for police: ‘Nobody showed up’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHAM) - A mother in New York says a stranger brutally attacked her last month and first responders didn’t respond to the scene. Celeta Johnson said she was viciously beaten inside a convenience store in the Rochester area while her 7-year-old son was by her side. “The...
Second driver arrested in deadly crash on Driving Park Ave.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A second driver has been charged following a deadly crash on Driving Park Avenue. On August 16, 36-year-old Lafayama Chapman was killed when a gray Kia left the roadway and struck him. The Kia ended up crashing into a store. Chapman was taken to a hospital and died the next morning. […]
Penfield native finishes fourth in his heat for rowing at Paralympics
PARIS — Penfield native Todd Vogt took to the water in Paris on Friday, competing in his first day of rowing in the 2024 Paralympics. Vogt, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s seven years ago, is a part of Team USA’s PR3 mixed double sculls crew. Vogt and his teammate Saige Harper finished fourth in their heat with a time of 7:44. The duo missed out on automatically qualifying for the final but did qualify for the repechage round. Australia was the only duo in their heat to qualify for the finals.
Driver accused of damaging Walworth golf course
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A golf course in Walworth was damaged after the driver of a vehicle drove over the greens, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Zachary Henderson, 33, was accused of driving his car from the Gananda Parkway onto the Blue Heron Hills Golf Course. The turf and markings on the course […]
Connor Fields inks four-year contract extension with Rochester
Rochester Knighthawks General Manager and Vice President of Lacrosse Operations Dan Carey announced that the team has signed forward Connor Fields to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2028-29 season, pending league approval. Fields, 28, earned Second Team All-League for the second straight year after leading the Knighthawks...
Rideshare driver charged with DWI after passenger contacts 911
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A rideshare driver with a passenger in the car is charged with driving while intoxicated after being stopped on Mount Hope Avenue. Police say a woman had called a rideshare service on Thursday just before midnight. She told police that, when she got into the SUV in Henrietta, she thought the driver may have been drunk.
Record Mega Millions Jackpot In New York State
Tonight's Mega Millions drawing could end up being a record-breaking one in New York State. The current jackpot of $627 million would blow away the current record for the largest lottery jackpot ever won by a New York State resident. The current record was set in April 2023 when Johnny...
NYS Fair: Get free Narcan and demo of new overdose prevention video game on Saturday
Geddes, N.Y. -- Free Narcan will be available Saturday at the 2024 New York State Fair. Anyone can get the opioid overdose reversal kits (with two doses each) for no charge at the state Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) display in the Science and Industry Building, across the courtyard from the Milk Products Building.
Cross Country teams see both sides of coin
Geneseo — winner of every single SUNYAC men’s cross country Championship since 2014 and every women’s cross country championship since 2011 — has left the conference. Plattsburgh now looks to fill the gap the Knights left. Last season, Plattsburgh’s men finished fifth in the SUNYAC, but...
Two people taken to hospital after crash on Brooks Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Two people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a crash involving a rideshare car at Brooks Avenue and Millbank Street. The crash happened on Thursday just before midnight. Rochester Police say a van, operating as a Lyft, and a car were traveling opposite directions on Brooks Avenue. When the Lyft driver was turning onto Millbank Street, it crashed into the other car.
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