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Hochul notes major L.I. crime reduction
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a substantial decrease in shooting incidents and overall crime rates on Long Island, highlighting the impact of unprecedented state investments in public safety. The data, reported by the Nassau, Suffolk, and Hempstead police departments, shows a 44 percent reduction in shooting incidents with injury, a 15 percent drop in index crimes, and a 16 percent decrease in property crimes compared to the same period in 2023.
Microsoft outage hits airlines, banks and more in New York
A major cybersecurity firm has blamed a faulty system update amid a Friday morning technology outage that disrupted the operations of major airlines, media companies, banks, medical facilities and telecoms firms around the globe. Crowdstrike, a U.S. firm that advertises being used by over half of Fortune 500 companies, said one of its recent content updates had a defect that impacted Microsoft's Windows Operating System, adding that the incident was "not a security incident or cyberattack." ...
NY doctor delivers baby in same room as he delivered mom 22 years ago
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (PIX11) — Life came full circle at one Long Island hospital this week. New mom Emoni Wise gave birth to her baby boy, Legend Wise, on Sunday at Catholic Health Mercy Hospital. Making the moment extra special, the doctor who delivered Legend, Dr. Jay Seraji, also happened to deliver Wise in the […]
‘We work hand in hand:’ Safety measures in place ahead of Rochester Pride Saturday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Saturday, Highland Park will house Rochester’s Pride Festival. Folks will make their way there with a parade starting at 11 a.m. Saturday on South Avenue. Ahead of the festival, Rochester Police say they plan to keep the community safe so everyone can enjoy the event. Captain Greg Bello says securing Pride […]
Renowned child development expert's new book on Raising confident kids
Dr. Ruth Holland Scott, Renowned child development expert joins Good Day Rochester to discuss her new book "Raising Confident Children." She also shares more about an upcoming book signing event she is doing on Saturday, July 20th at the Barnes & Noble in Pittsford .
Seize the Day: Running for epilepsy
This weekend, Rochester's running community will seize the day for the 3rd Annual Amer Epilepsy Trail Run. Runners and event participants Braeden Weaver and Nolan Hoh join Good Day Rochester with more. "Our friend Amer [Armbruster] started this race," Hoh says. "In 2019, he was diagnosed with epilepsy. He loves...
N.Y. weather: Here’s what August long-range forecast shows for heat, rain
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York gets hot in August; that’s no surprise. However, the latest monthly outlook from the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Climate Prediction Center reveals that temperatures will exceed the average warmth anticipated for the summer month. In fact, the vast majority of the...
State Assemblyman joins stakeholders in appeal of proposed prohibition of HFC refrigerants
As the New York State DEC is expected to release changes to regulations to prohibit the use of a common refrigerant in most refrigerators and air conditioners, one local state lawmakers is warning that this would come at a great cost. More from WBEN:
State Senator Tom O’Mara welcomes Merle John Tobias into the Veterans Hall of Fame
Hornell native is a Cold War and Persian Gulf War veteran. Angelica, N.Y., July 19—During yesterday’s annual meeting of the Allegany County Board of Legislators at the Allegany County Fair, State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) paid tribute to Merle John Tobias, a Hornell native and graduate of Alfred State College, who O’Mara selected earlier this year as his 2024 inductee into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.
Genesee County's 4-H programs flourish, will fill grounds at the fair
Genesee County Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program is going to the dogs this year — and the pigs, chickens, goats, and many other animals, to be fair — Director Jocelyn Sikorski says.Sikorski gave a yearly review to county legislators this week about a program that’s been on the rise. There are 295 youth members, 37 clubs, 75 adult volunteers and a 10% increase in youth enrollment from the previous year, she said.
Attention Foodies: Charlotte Restaurant Week begins Friday
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Friday marks the start of Charlotte Restaurant Week. The summer promotion includes over 100 restaurants from across the metro area with three-course dining deals and pre-fixed prices of $30-$50. The week runs through Sunday, July 28th. Here is a list of all the participants.
Two Section V football teams open at the Dome
Outdoor temperatures aside, there are clues the fall high school sports seasons in Section V are coming up. Athletes work out and train daily. Coaches are in place. Game, match and meet schedules are set up. Justin Ritzel of the Canandaigua Daily Messenger with Democrat and Chronicle reporters Marquel Slaughter...
Sunrise Smart Start: Microsoft outage, Walk for Peace
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Friday, July 19, 2024. Weather Forecast: More sunshine in Rochester heading into a gorgeous weekend High pressure across the Great Lakes and New England will prevent from any showers through this afternoon. Temperatures get into the upper […]
Walk for Peace held in Rochester to raise awareness for gun violence
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Walk for Peace was held in Rochester Thursday. Sponsored by the “So Strong” violence prevention program, the 10th annual Cameron Community Peace Walk raises awareness about gun violence in the Rochester community. Participants carried handmade signs and sang songs while they took to the street to voice their concerns. “It […]
New York State Police Say SUV Hit Amish Buggy And Drove Off
Less than a week after a Kia Sedona allegedly hit an Amish horse-drawn carriage on State Route 3, offcials say another vehicle has struck a buggy. This time, the crash lead to the death of a teenage occupant, says police. One country Sheriff has a message for drivers in New...
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