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6 More Dead, Listeria Outbreak in New York State is Real
There is a big outbreak of of a disease that is making people really sick in New York State. Another six deaths have been reported of having listeria and people in New York are being told to throw out your Boar's Head lunchmeat. Listeriosis is a serious disease that, according...
House committee subpoenas company with ties to daughter of judge in Trump hush-money trial
The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed the head of a political campaign marketing company that employs the daughter of New York State Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing Trump's hush-money trial.
New Army Corps Vessel Upgrades Operations, Maintenance in Upstate New York
The Albany Field Office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York District ─ located in Troy, New York, on the Hudson River 150 miles north of New York City ─ recently took delivery of a new 45’ x 15’ tow boat that will significantly improve operations and maintenance activities and remove hazards to navigation on the Hudson River and adjacent upstate New York waterways.
New York should mandate and provide masks, not ban them
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. On June 12, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul expressed support for a mask ban on subways and at protests while other politicians in New York City, Los Angeles and North Carolina are considering or have already passed laws that ban masks in public spaces. Disability, civil liberties and other activists have raised alarm regarding how mask bans, even with formal exemptions for health and religious reasons, offer no guarantee of fair enforcement and can stigmatize masking in general during an ongoing pandemic. This said, I argue that we should oppose mask bans due to two vital functions.
English for Speakers of Other Languages Class by OACES Begins on September 5, 2024
OACES, the Office of Adult Career and Educational Services, will be offering an English for Speakers of Other Languages Class at the library on beginning Thursday, September 5, at 5:00 PM. The class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays and is open to adult students who do not speak...
Fairy Godmothers holds pop-up dress sale at Marketplace Mall
HENRIETTA, N.Y. — It was a way to buy some beautiful clothing and help the community at the same time: Fairy Godmothers of Rochester hosted its second adult dress pop-up shop Wednesday in Marketplace Mall. It was a chance to sell gowns that don’t quite work as a teen’s...
Drink and dance with the City Ballet
Roc Dance Collective and the Rochester City Ballet are joining forces to show off some new performances. And if that wasn't exciting enough, they're offering wine and beer too. 13WHAM's Chris Lopez gives us a behind-the-scenes look inside RCB Studios to find out more about the third annual "Booze N'...
Irondequoit Arts & Music Festival returns for Year 2
The Irondequoit Arts & Music Festival is returning for its second year, bringing dozens of vendors and lots of live music. Chris Blaine, owner of the Art Center of Rochester, and Craig Foster, RIT professor of medical illustration, join Good Day Rochester with more information. "We have eight bands this...
The Dirty Pennies Release Expansive Psych-Rock Single “Bee Sting”
Psychedelic blues and garage rock band The Dirty Pennies just released their first single in almost a year, “Bee Sting.” The nearly seven-minute track sees the group furthering their newer psychedelic sound, one that can be experienced live at one of their upcoming shows in Rochester and Rome, NY.
NEXT WEDNESDAY (9/4/24) – Young Writers Club for Tweens
The next meeting of our writing group for tweenage writers (ages 9-12), the Young Writers Club for Tweens, is happening on Wednesday, September, at 4:00 PM. Get ready to head back to school with a few school-themed prompts and creative writing exercises!. Registration is required to attend the Young Writers...
Teen mental health advocate: Walk a mile in someone else's shoes
Teenage mental health advocate Taanvi Arekapudi appears on ARC Rochester to talk about empathy and active listening. "Try to be in your own [shoes], and be the best pillar of support there," Arekapudi says. "If someone is sharing their emotions, acknowledge and validate their feelings. Don't compare their feelings to [your own]."
Geneva man faces charges after dog left in a hot car and dies
GENEVA, N.Y. — A dog owner from Geneva is facing charges after investigators said his dog died after being left in a hot car for four hours. Daniel Bowman, 49, is charged with animal cruelty. Bowman brought his one-year-old Goldendoodle named Pecan with him as he was headed to work in Canandaigua on Aug. 15, planning to take the pet to doggy daycare. The Ontario County Humane Society says that, instead, he forgot the dog in the parked car in Canandaigua and found her unresponsive from heat exposure when he returned during lunchtime.
Ontario Beach Park closed for swimming due to high E. coli levels and clarity issues
FRIDAY UPDATE: Results from Thursday water testing posted on the state website indicate E. coli levels are back to within acceptable limits. However, clarity issues remain and the beach is closed Friday. Heading into the holiday weekend, the county suggests calling 585-753-5887 before making plans to swim. CHARLOTTE, N.Y. (WROC) – If you took a […]
Day 10 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Time flies when our bellies are having fun. The final weekend of the New York State Fair is here, and we still have so much more food to discover. Even Hilby the German Juggle Boy seemed a little on edge during his second of three shows yesterday.
Stewart's Shops wins best milk at New York State Fair in 2024
GEDDES, N.Y. — Governor Kathy Hochul was in attendance for the 2024 Dairy Products Competition at the New York State Fair on Thursday, August 29. The competition featured awards being handed out for a variety of dairy products — Stewart's Shops was honored with gold for the best fluid milk, chocolate milk, and flavored milk.Dygert Farms Creamery earned silver in the fluid milk category.
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