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Popular Texas Hot server will pull this Friday at the Allegany County Fair
Learn more about Joy Hutchinson and her Ford family. You may recognize this longtime member of the Texas Hot team, popular for her friendly smile and speedy service. Did you know that when she isn’t serving at Wellsville’s iconic diner, Joy and her family are getting into a Ford Powerstroke truck. She has been part of a family of mechanics, mud bog drivers, truck pullers, and motorsport fans her entire life.
Cheesy Eddie's to offer free cheesecake for National Cheesecake Day
Rochester, N.Y. — Cheesy Eddie's is preparing for its 13th annual National Cheesecake Day celebration, coming up July 26. For the first time, both Cheesy Eddie's locations are participating in the tradition of offering free cheesecake slices. The location at 602 South Ave. in Rochester will be open from...
Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union named Chamber Business of the Month
Congratulations to Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union, honored as the July Business of the Month by the Webster Chamber of Commerce. Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union, located at 815 Ridge Rd. in Webster, is known not only for its financial services, but also for its involvement with education. In 1967, they were known as the Geneva School Employees Credit Union, and were located inside a school building. In 2020, FLFCU merged with Webster Federal Credit Union and enhanced their service capabilities. They now have over 22,000 members, with assets above $215 million.
'Into the Now' and 'The Pete Griffith Band' performs in third week of Band on the Bricks
Rochester, N.Y. - Friday was a great night to spend some time outdoors listening to music. Band on the Bricks returned to the Rochester Public Market for its third week, with "The Pete Griffith Band" opening for the band "Into the Now". PREVIOUS EVENT | Bands on the Bricks Concert...
15-year-old taken into custody after police chase on Durnan Street
Rochester, N.Y. — A 15-year-old boy was taken into custody after a short police chase Friday. Officers responded to Durnan Street around 8:30 p.m. for the report of someone seen flashing a firearm in the air by a blue light camera. Police said they found someone matching the description...
Movies with a Downtown View returns to MLK Park
Rochester, N.Y. - The Movies with a Downtown View series has returned to MLK Park on Friday. The series includes three family-friendly evening movies, starting with a free screening of the DCU's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. LAST YEAR'S EVENT | Movies with a downtown view shows 'Goonies' at Parcel...
Rochester Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Illegal Firearm Possession
(WNY News Now) – ROCHESTER, N.Y.- U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a Rochester, NY, man who was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm, was sentenced to serve 48 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa. Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas...
Olivia Rodrigo in Atlanta: Last-minute tickets to the ‘GUTS: World Tour’ on July 23
While Olivia Rodrigo prepares to spill her guts live on stage in front of a sold-out crowd at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia tonight (July 19), DC and Atlanta fans are blasting the “Guts” album on repeat leading up to her concerts on July 20 and July 23, respectively.
Man accused of opening fire on Rochester police car pleads not guilty
Rochester, N.Y. — The man who allegedly opened fire on a police car on the city's west side Thursday afternoon pleaded not guilty Friday morning. Ronald Adams, 20, is charged with attempted aggravated murder, two counts of reckless endangerment, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of stolen property.
‘If they’re not safe, you’re not safe:’ Law enforcement calls for end to violence against police
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester’s law enforcement agencies are calling for an end to violence against police officers following an incident where gunshots were fired at an occupied RPD vehicle. Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter released a video statement Friday in response to Thursday’s incident, asking for the community to come together to make improvements […]
URMC Response to CrowdStrike Issue: Information for Faculty and Staff
This page will provide frequent updates for URMC faculty, staff, and students as we recover from the the CrowdStrike outage. If you are having issues with your computer, please attempt to reboot the laptop or desktop computer multiple times before contacting the ISD Help desk at (585) 275-3200. Update: 10:30...
Community shows support for WBER 90.5 FM’s fundraiser
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The community came out Friday in support of the first pop-up fundraiser for WBER 90.5 FM. The station is listener and school-supported and has been in the Rochester community since 1985. It’s owned by BOCES and students are the DJs behind the music during the day. The station also offers remote […]
Rochester Man Sentenced in Weld St. Homicide
A Rochester man who took a plea deal in the fatal shooting of a teen on the city's northeast side will serve 17 years in prison. Raymar Alexander pleaded guilty in May to 1st-degree manslaughter. Alexander was just 16, when prosecutors say he gunned down 17-year-old Chance Mosley on Weld...
Father and son indicted for embezzling funds from Hannibal Fire Company
HANNIBAL, N.Y. — The father-son duo accused of stealing nearly $15,000 from the Hannibal Fire Company were officially indicted Friday. Former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons and his father, volunteer firefighter Carl Emmons Sr. were arrested in February for allegedly stealing $18,000 and $2,500 respectively from the fire department.
“Hornell’s Tim Hortons Underway!”
Builder announces that project should be complete in September 2024. Empire Helps Deliver New Seneca Street Restaurant Location. From Empire Commercial Construction, photo provided. Hornell, New York – Empire Commercial Construction, a regional general contractor that specializes in turn-key retail, restaurant, and small-project construction, is well underway with the construction...
Bronx student creates online platform 'MerchMojo'
A high school student is paving the way for New Yorkers to spread the word about their favorite local businesses through t-shirts, hats and tote bags. Sebastian Merkatz, a rising high school senior, is the founder of “MerchMojo.”. ”MerchMojo” is an online marketplace for custom merchandise that connects New...
Gov. Hochul, Rep. Suozzi Cut The Ribbon For Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Facilities
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D–Glen Cove), and state Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (D–Port Washington) cut the ribbon Tuesday afternoon on the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District’s new state-funded projects, which the electeds called environmental and taxpayer-conscious infrastructure. “Nowhere ever should we take for granted the...
Fishermen swim to safety after boat sinks in Lake Ontario
Kendall, N.Y. — Two fishermen were able to swim ashore after their boat capsized Sunday on Lake Ontario, according to the Orleans County Sheriff's Office. The two men were reportedly five miles offshore when their boat started to fill with water. “At some point, the vessel began taking on...
Brighton Police are warning of dangers of ‘sextortion’
BRIGHTON, N.Y. — In today’s digital age, there are plenty of ways for criminals and scammers to take advantage of you online. An increasingly common method is called sextortion. Now, the Brighton Police Department is teaching people, especially minors and young adults, how to be safe online. “Financial...
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
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