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Child care assistance portal available in New York State
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Child care as low as $15 per week is available to families in need in New York, but not many are taking advantage of the state’s childcare assistance program. Governor Kathy Hochul launched a new portal Friday aimed at helping address the child care crisis. CCAP covers 90 percent of child […]
New York State Women of Distinction Award goes to: Daisy Rivera Algarin
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The New York State Women of Distinction Award was presented to Daisy Rivera Algarin Friday. She received the recognition due to her decades of work as a community servant bettering the Greater Rochester Area, and for her focus on empowering the Latina community. Daisy Rivera Algarin is a co-founder and current […]
Making Democracy Work: Let’s find more ways to encourage our youth to vote
Have you ever thought about the ways that our country might change if everybody voted? If all the citizens, young and old, could register their opinions by going to the polls? Where could we start to make that happen?. It has been estimated that by February 2024 a total of...
With record-breaking July, where does 2024 rank as a tornado year in New York?
This has been a record-breaking July for tornadoes in New York, with 16 already confirmed statewide. Where does 2024 rank for the state and nationwide for tornadoes?. The 16 twisters in July alone puts New York well above its annual average of 8 tornadoes over the past 25 years. Dating back to 1950, there has been an average of roughly 7 tornadoes per year.
Pios sweep Geneva, while Hitmen split with Dansville in doubleheaders
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira Pioneers picked up another doubleheader sweep, while the Hitmen closed out their regular season schedule at home. The Pios swept Geneva to celebrate Military Appreciation Night at Dunn Field, on Friday. Meanwhile, the Hitmen split a twin bill against Dansville, to close out their regular season home slate. In […]
This Day in the Near Future is Upstate NY’s Worst Night of Sleep
Yes, there's a study for everything and now, according to Amerisleep, there is actually a night in the very near future that is New York's worst night for sleep, according to a study. The study looks at each state and for New York, the worst night of the year for...
Watch: Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman throws the first pitch in Yankee Stadium
We all knew this was coming, Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman has thrown out another first pitch at a Major League Baseball game. This time it came in New York, as the Yankees invited the Irish leader along with multiple players out for the event. Although this is the new version of their historic stadium, it still has that baseball feel. Unfortunately for Freeman, the atmosphere didn’t quite translate into a strike, as the throw went a bit high and to the left. The main reason why he was invited was to create some hype around the Shamrock Series game against Navy that will be played in that same venue. Things you love to see: Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman throwing the first pitch 💙⚾ pic.twitter.com/ZwNoGspVaJ — YES Network (@YESNetwork) July 19, 2024 The Irish have played in Yankee Stadium before, as they faced off against Rutgers in the 2013 Pinstripe Bowl. Notre Dame’s return to the baseball diamond will happen on November 23rd. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Mike on X: @MikeFChen
Horseheads Historical Society debuts successful sports exhibit
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Horseheads Historical Society held a special first-time event Friday night. The venue debuted a brand new exhibit dedicated to Horseheads Little League Baseball and Horseheads sports. A strong turnout attended the first viewing at the historical society located on 312 West Broad Street in Horseheads. Dozens of Horseheads sports memorabilia, […]
New gaming bar, legal cannabis & more happening at former vacant building in downtown Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – After being vacant for several years, the “Water Street Place” building in downtown Elmira is being transformed into several new businesses. A new gaming bar called “The Playground” is getting ready for its grand opening, after a soft opening three weeks ago. “We’re a family partnership, a family business,” said Kaylen […]
Downingtown West Downs Keystone 9-4
ATHENS – The Keystone 9-11 team has been battling in the state tournament. On Friday, the team took on Downingtown West from Section 7 for the winners’ bracket final. Downingtown West emerged victorious with a 9-4 win over Keystone. Downingtown West scored first, getting four runs across in...
Clouds increase overnight with more warmth for the weekend
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – Clouds increase overnight with more warmth for the weekend. Then showers return as we get into midweek. More details below:. Clouds will be on the increase primarily after midnight. Otherwise it will be cool and calm throughout the night. Lows will drop into the mid to upper fifties.
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