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American Red Cross of Western New York celebrates the reopening of historic site
Dansville, N.Y. — American Red Cross of Western New York hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand reopening of the American Red Cross Clara Barton Chapter #1. The site, located at 57 Elizabeth Street in the Village of Dansville, was the first Red Cross Chapter in the nation established by Red Cross founder Clara Barton on August 22, 1881.
RPD addresses media on MVA that killed 92-year-old man
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Rochester Police Department hosted a press conference on Friday to discuss a motor vehicle crash that took the life of a 92-year-old man Thursday afternoon. You can watch the full press conference here.
Now closed: Zarpentine Farms in Hilton
HILTON, N.Y. (WROC) — Zarpentine Farms in Hilton announced their immediate closure on Facebook on Monday. The family farm was known for fresh apples and cider, produce, veggies, and other foodstuff, as well as fall and winter favorite baked goods. Zarpentine Farms thanked the community for the opportunity to serve Hilton on their Facebook post. […]
Man arraigned on murder charge after fatal stabbing on Joseph Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester Police officers have made an arrest in connection with a fatal stabbing on Joseph Avenue. Aug. 20, Brandon Wyand, 31, was stabbed in the upper body at the corner of Joseph Avenue and Seabrook Street, police said. He was taken to the hospital where he died shortly thereafter. According to […]
Webster residents warned of coyote sightings on nature trails
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Webster police are warning residents of recent coyote sightings in the area. Officers said they have received calls about coyotes in the area of the Webster Park and Whiting Road Nature Preserve trails. The reports indicate the coyotes are coming dangerously close to people walking on the trail and even stalking […]
Fundraising carnival for stray cat TNR to be held in Southport
SOUTHPORT, N.Y. (WETM) — If you don’t have plans for this Sunday, consider helping stray and feral cats in Chemung County by visiting a carnival. REM-TNR is holding its carnival at Elmer Goodwin Park in Southport from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25. This carnival will feature games, raffles, a food truck, […]
Cornell tells faculty and staff to start bringing their own meals to campus amid UAW strike
ITHACA, N.Y. — As custodians, cooks and food service workers represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) continue a strike that began on Sunday night, Cornell University has asked its faculty and staff to start bringing their own food and drinks to work, or dine off campus, when classes begin on Monday.
A peek at the World’s Smallest Diner in Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) – If you’ve ever driven through Watkins Glen, you’ve probably seen the World’s Smallest Diner. But, what is it and how long has it been here? 83-year-old Gerry Collins has run the diner for the past ten years. “Everybody’s gotta do what they enjoy. There’s no sense in just sitting around […]
Forgotten WW2 history found during clock tower renovations in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A nearly 4-million-dollar renovation of the clock tower at City Hall has revealed a forgotten piece of World War Two history. Crews discovered an air raid siren that was installed in the tower after the Elmira area became a possible target for bombing raids. “It’s neat. I’m glad that we’re going […]
Ithaca ranked 8th best college town in U.S.
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – Ithaca has been named one of the best college towns in the country. TheCampusAdvisor.com ranks Ithaca #8 on its 30 Best College Towns in the United States 2024 list. The overall score is generated from the following 8 categories: academic excellence, student friendliness, cost of...
House, cars severely damaged after fire in Perinton
A home and some surrounding cars in Perinton have significant damages following a fire Saturday morning. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/top-stories/house-cars-left-severely-damaged-after-reported-fire-in-perinton/
First Alert Weather: More fun in the sun for Western New York!
A large area of high pressure will continue to dominate the Great Lakes and the eastern half of the country for the next few days. As a result, there will be little change in the overall weather conditions for Rochester. However, the temperature will slowly rise, along with the humidity. The heat is not over just yet, as the high temperature may reach 90 degrees by Tuesday.
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
Day 4 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Just as fans started piling into Suburban Park in the back of the New York State Fairgrounds to see TLC perform at 8 p.m., the popular 1990s R&B group announced they had to cancel. One of the members had a nasty case of food poisoning. Yes,...
Very Warm And Very Wet Fall Predicted For New York
Fall in New York might feel a lot like the summer. New Yorkers are told to prepare for a wet and warm fall. The late Summer season has been nicknamed "Summer-ween." This is when the calendar still says summer, but stores are in Fall or Halloween mode. Stores like Michaels...
NY State Parks to celebrate 100 years with new bike ride event
GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — New York State Parks are nearing 100 years. To celebrate the milestone, the parks are hosting a 'Pedal for the Parks' bike ride. The inaugural ride will kick off Sunday, September 22 starting at Beaver Island on Grand Island. For the first time, the Grand...
New York State announces additional Free Fishing Day
NEW YORK STATE (WSYR-TV) — An additional Free Fishing Day has been announced in New York State for Saturday, August 31. On Free Fishing Days, the requirement for a fishing license is waived for freshwater fishing in New York’s waters. There will be more Free Fishing Days in New York on September 28, National Hunting […]
Record Breaking Lottery Jackpot Up For Grabs In New York
This week might be the week you want to try your luck with the lottery here in New York State. This Friday's Mega Millions jackpot is a record-breaking one for New York State residents. The current jackpot is up to $527 million dollars would make it the largest lottery jackpot ever won by a New York State resident.
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