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These 12 food vendors have been at the NYS Fair for 25 years or longer. Which is the oldest?
For an event steeped in a long tradition, it’s perfectly reasonable question: Who (or what) is the oldest food vendor at the New York State Fair?. That hasn’t always been easy to answer. In some cases it’s because stands have changed names or locations, moved on to new generations of owners or created whole new menu options.
You Must Report Sightings of This Invasive Bug in New York
Well, sure enough, this aggressive invasive species has made its return to the Hudson Valley. Unfortunately, these bugs have pretty severe negative impacts on our environment, but here's the latest on what to do when you see one and how you can help prevent them!. Spotted Lanternflies in New York.
Syracuse men’s soccer: Fortier’s fantastic goal rescues points in draw with Charlotte
The #7 Syracuse Orange men’s soccer team faced their most challenging test of the season so far in a physically demanding 2-2 draw with Charlotte at the SU Soccer Stadium on Thursday night. In the first matchup in the programs’ histories, the Orange faced a physical battle with Charlotte's...
NYS bills propose changing maximum age limit for police civil service exam
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– With police departments across the state struggling with recruitment, two competing bills are working their way through the legislature that could increase the pot of candidates. Right now the maximum age limit to take the civil service exam to become a police officer is 35. If Republican Senator George Borrello has his […]
Results Are in on Virus That Shut Down Baby Goat Cuddling at New York State Fair
The results are in on that baby goat that got a family booted from the New York State Fair an hour before gates opened. Justin & Lauren Steinmetz spent months preparing for the 13 days at the Fair, which cost them their life savings. On the morning of opening day, a vet performing routine health checks said one goat may have a virus.
The Truth Behind New York’s Invasive and Toxic Worm
There's a toxic predator in New York... but is the problem really as serious as media outlets would lead us to believe?. While the term "invasive" rightfully sets off alarm bells for many New Yorkers, it can be important to understand how invasive. The massive influx of spongy moth caterpillars earlier this year, for instance, posed a serious threat to many local trees... but what about a predatory worm?
TSA warns travelers about ‘cat eyes’ weapons at airport security checkpoints
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As many people head to the airports for travel, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has a message for passengers. TSA agents are seeing more “cat eyes” weapons being carried to checkpoints. “Cat eyes,” which are perhaps better known for their dangerous ears than their eyes, fall along the lines of brass knuckles.
WEEKEND GUIDE: Batavia Air Show, Back-to-School Bash, and more
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Here’s your guide to events happening this weekend in the Rochester area. You can learn more about what’s happening around town on our Community Calendar. Wings Over Batavia Air Show (Saturday and Sunday) The Wings Over Batavia Air show is taking place at the...
Felon arrested for shooting up parked car in Batavia
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Police arrested a man in Batavia for allegedly shooting a parking car on the street. The New York State Police responded to the Babcock Mobile Home Park on Clinton Street Road Wednesday night and found an unoccupied Ford Explorer parked on the street shot in the windshield several times. After determining […]
Fences installed under Route 104 bridge in Rochester, pushing out homeless residents
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Transportation is ramping up efforts to prevent homeless people from sleeping under local bridges in Rochester. The NYSDOT has recently installed fencing, blocking off abutments under the Carter Street and Hudson Avenue bridges in Rochester. For years, News10NBC has been...
ROC airport nominated for USA Today Best Small Airport list
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is in the running for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Small Airport. A panel nominated 20 airports for the award. The top 10 will be chosen by the public through an online poll. Voting closes on September 23. “Our hometown airport […]
Ontario Beach Park closed to swimming after high levels of E. coli found in water
Rochester, N.Y.— Ontario Beach Park is closed Thursday, according to the Monroe County Beach Information Line. This comes after a report released Thursday by the New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation department showed high levels of E. coli were found in the waters. The rest of the...
Here’s how much gas costs on average in the US during Labor Day weekend
NEW YORK (PIX11) – If you’re hitting the road this Labor Day weekend, get ready to save a few bucks at the pump. Gas prices across the U.S. are lower than they were before last year’s holiday weekend, according to AAA. The national average price per gallon is $3.36. That’s a 46-cent drop from last […]
Missing New York Child Found On Video On Roof Of Large Building
WOW! A missing New York boy was thankfully found with the help of a local TV station's helicopter. A 9-year-old boy disappeared after leaving his Brooklyn home around 7 a.m. on Thursday. Brooklyn, New York Boy Goes Missing. The boy was supposed to be going to school, but when he...
Upstate New York Teen Illegally Sold “Aggressive Wild Canada Geese”
A "concerned" Upstate New York farmer" contacted the DEC and said he owned a dozen wild Canada geese he was tricked into buying. The man said he mistakenly purchased as the wild geese, thinking they were domestic geese. Wild Geese for Sale – Wayne County. The geese soon became...
Is a Massive Cooldown Heading to Central New York Next Week?
Looks like it's almost time for us to break out the cozy sweaters and start thinking of fall colors. Labor Day weekend is upon us, and a chilly cold front may be following close behind. Several forecasters are closely watching another stream of arctic air that could blow across Central...
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...
New York State Police Shared Work Zone Speed Enforcement Update
It is no secret that New York State has its share of wealthy people and you would need to have some decent cash if you get a ticket in a New York Work Zone. The message is to slow down and follow the lane changes but not everyone gets the message.
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