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The September 2024 WellNYS Challenge: Learn the art of journaling
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for September 2024, which encourages employees to embrace the art of journaling as a path to empowerment and self-care. The EAP offers different ways to make writing down thoughts part of employees’ daily routine, including taking...
Wings Over Batavia Air Show happening this weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Members of the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team are back in town for the Wings Over Batavia Air Show. This the second time the team has come to New York State. They’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the F-16 plane. Team members decorated their modern F-16 plane to replicate how the original […]
‘Ultra’ Cheap Airline Offering $19 Flights From New York State
A very cheap airline is adding new flights from New York to Florida and other hotspots for just $19. Frontier Airlines on Tuesday announced 11 new routes across 15 airports will start this fall. Frontier Airlines Announces 11 New Routes Across 15 Airports Launching This Fall. "Ultra-low fare carrier" Frontier...
#7 Syracuse men’s soccer team rallies for tie against Charlotte
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – The 7th-ranked Syracuse men’s soccer team rallied from a 2-1 halftime deficit, earning a 2-2 tie against visiting Charlotte on Thursday night. SU jumped on the 49ers early, as Nicholas Kaloukian found the back of the net just five minutes in. Charlotte answered seven minutes later on a goal from Filip Jauk. With under two minutes before halftime, Jaedon Richardson gave the 49ers the lead.
Democrat Paula Collins campaigns in North Country in bid to unseat Elise Stefanik
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Voters in New York’s 21st district will decide in just over two months who will represent them in Congress for the next two years. Incumbent Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will face off against attorney Paula Collins, a Democrat, for the seat. Collins visited Plattsburgh this...
Rochester airport nominated for USA Today's top 10 best small airports
Rochester, N.Y. — The Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport has been nominated for the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice award for the Best Small Airport in the country. A panel of experts nominated 20 U.S. airports in total for the award, and the public will vote on...
The International Plaza Market hosts Back to School Bash Sunday
This week’s International Plaza Market Sunday will host a Back to School Bash featuring live music from, DJ Redrum from 1 to 5 p.m., Sept. 1, 2024, at 828 N. Clinton Ave. There will be free haircuts and, the first 100 kids to attend will receive a free book bag and school supplies.
Rochester native Danielle Ponder performs at the NYS Fair (photos)
Danielle Ponder performed at Chevy Court on Day 8 of the New York State Fair. Ponder released her debut album, “Some of Us Are Brave,” in 2022 after working in the Monroe County Public Defender’s Office for nearly a decade, including as a public defender and as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officer.
Four developments underway at Sibley Square in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Sibley Square, the 1.1 million square foot mixed-use development in a former department store, was vacant less than 10 years ago when WinnCompanies, based in Boston, bought it. Their projects — including 190 businesses and hundreds of apartments — all fall within their vision of innovation, education, and incubation. Once the […]
AJ’s Beer Warehouse in Henrietta to close Saturday
HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC) — AJ’s Beer Warehouse in Henrietta announced in a Facebook post that it will be closing this weekend. AJ’s has been open 11 years, serving packaged beers and brews on tap. In that post today, the business owners reflected on their time in the craft beer community in Rochester, from the craft […]
United Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike
United Airlines flight attendants at airports across the country have voted to authorize a strike. The union members won’t hit the picket lines right away. They must first give the airline a 30-day notice. About 20 United planes fly in and out of the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport each day.
Generation ROC: Local scout creates disc golf course at Seneca Lake
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Let’s take a trip out to Seneca Lake in this edition of Generation ROC — and celebrate a local scouting project that proves anyone can reach the same heights with the right opportunities! Soaring on the light breeze at Seneca Lake Camp in Romulus are frisbees across the new disc golf […]
ALERT: Massive Police Presence Expected Across New York State
There are just a few days left before the real routine begins for families and across New York State, there will be a strong police presence. The summer of 2024 has flown on by and the days are getting shorter. However, that does not mean that the fun has to end. In fact, this Labor Day weekend in New York State could be the best of the summer!
2024 NYS Fair cracks half a million visitors on Day 9
Geddes, N.Y. — Total attendance at the 2024 New York State Fair cracked more than 500,000 visitors on Day 9. With 66,168 people coming out to the fairgrounds on Thursday, total attendance this year now sits at 556,841 with four days left. If you purchase a product or register...
Check Out New York’s 5 Best Waterfalls This Labor Day Weekend
It's hard to believe that it is Labor Day Weekend already! If you don't have anything planned yet for the long weekend, may I suggest checking some of the best waterfalls in New York! You might as well enjoy some waterfall swimming while we still have the warm weather!. The...
New York Man Busted for Attempting To Sell This Leopard
You can search New York State far and wide and you will not find a leopard in the wild. Not in Buffalo, Ballston Spa or Beacon. The only place that you might find a leopard in New York is at the Bronx Zoo, Seneca Zoo, Staten Island Zoo, etc. So how did one appear in Delaware County?
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