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Late Afternoon Heavy Rain Risk
After some midday and early afternoon light showers, the heavy rain risk will increase for the second half of the afternoon, mainly across the eastern half of the Finger Lakes. Heavy rain and thunderstorms have moved north into NY state across Chemung and Tioga counties. These storms will continue to...
New York State Fair Adds Country Legend To Show Lineup
The Great New York State Fair has a great run of Country shows this year, and now you can add a Country icon to the lineup!. The great thing about summer in Upstate New York is even though we are nearing the halfway point of the season, the Country concert schedule will remain SUPER busy because now we are getting to fair season and all the great country shows at our local county fairs and an UNBELIEVABLE lineup at the Great New York State Fair running Wednesday, August 21st through Sunday, August 2nd at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse.
New York families to start receiving summer EBT food benefits
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Summer EBT food benefits are being distributed to help eligible New York families with school-aged children buy groceries. Through the Summer EBT program, eligible families will receive a one-time installment of $120 per child on their EBT card. The money can be used to pay for groceries and other household essentials, […]
Three more cannabis dispensaries opening in Tompkins County, with others likely on the way
ITHACA, N.Y. — Three new dispensaries are set to open soon in and around Ithaca, including Collegetown’s first dispensary. The impending openings will bring the total number of dispensaries in the county to six, all of which opened in the last 18 months. The three dispensaries opening soon...
Roc Airshow brings USAF aircraft, Tuskegee Airmen exhibit, and more
The 2024 Rochester Airshow is chock-full of exciting aircraft. Chris Lopez takes us to a KC-135 refueling plane at Rochester International Airport. "We are kind of an airborne gas station," Major Vic Breault says. "We can offload our fuel to any military aircraft." Exciting enough — but the U.S. Air...
Bicyclist seriously hurt in crash in Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. — A bicyclist has serious injuries after a crash involving a vehicle, according to the Rochester Police Department. The incident happened at the intersection of South Clinton Avenue and Meigs Street around 4:20 p.m. Friday. Police said a 62-year-old man riding a bicycle without a helmet failed...
Police: Ithaca man arrested after stealing laptop
ITHACA, N.Y. (WETM) – An Ithaca man has been arrested after police say that he stole a laptop from someone on Monday night. According to the Ithaca Police Department, Larry G. Payne Jr., 36, was arrested on the charge of burglary in the second degree (class C felony), among other offenses, after police say they […]
Lansing board reviews plans for Taco Bell
LANSING, NY (CortacaToday) — A fast-food chain could be expanding in the Village of Lansing. Taco Bell is looking to open a location on North Triphammer Road. Developer Matt Napierala said the drive-thru would be a priority. “It’s very important that that becomes an efficient system,” he said....
Perinton Ambulance gets national recognition for life-saving efforts
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Perinton Ambulance has received national recognition for its ability to provide effective and quality life-saving care for patients. It was awarded the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold achievement award. According to AHA’s website, gold recognizes positive performances from organizations over 24 consecutive months or more. It’s a step-up from […]
Olympics uses Rochester native Danielle Ponder’s song in commercial
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester’s own Danielle Ponder tweeted how she loved that the Olympics used her song “Some of Us Are Brave” for a commercial. Ponder, a lawyer-turned-singing sensation, left a career at the Monroe County Public Defender’s Office to pursue her dream. Her debut album “Some of Us Are Brave” was released in 2022, and blended R&B, soul, and blues across its eight tracks.
Young gamers at RIT summer camp receive free Chromebooks to hone skills
Henrietta, N.Y. — Students at Rochester Institute of Technology's video game design summer camp were surprised with their own free Google Chromebooks. The giveaway allows students in fourth through sixth grade to continue making video games of their own after they leave camp and gain critical digital literacy skills.
TC3 Student Sworn In As Member of Board of Trustees
Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) has announced their newest student trustee on the College Board of Trustees will be Shannon Boyd. Boyd, an adult student living in Cortland, is now a full-voting member on the 10-person Board of Trustees, and will be as such for one year. She is an accounting major who is set to graduate by 2025 while also serving as a peer tutor for the college’s Baker Center for Learning.
1 killed, 1 injured as tree falls on house, pulls down power lines in Wyoming County
Castile, N.Y. — One person was killed and another was injured after a tree fell onto a house in Wyoming County and brought down power lines. Emergency crews responded to a home on Thompson Avenue in Castile's Silver Lake Institute Historic District shortly after 11 a.m. for a report of two people trapped and possibly electrocuted.
Arrests announced for Jason Aldean concert at Darien Lake
DARIEN CENTER, N.Y. — Three people were arrested at the Jason Aldean concert on Thursday night at Darien Lake Amphitheater. A 57-year-old man with no permanent address was charged with harassment after allegedly striking another person. The Genesee County Sheriff's Office said the man is homeless. Two others —...
MCSO: Seven people arrested as deputies bust burglary in Perinton
Perinton, N.Y. — Seven people face charges after deputies thwarted a burglary Thursday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a home on Eaglesfield Way in Perinton around 8:40 p.m., detained eight people and found evidence that the suspects forcefully entered the home and intended to stay there.
Many Jobs Saved: Ice Cream Maker Expanding In Upstate New York
Many jobs have been created while even more are saved. A major ice cream maker is "significantly expanding" in Upstate New York. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proudly announced a major ice cream maker is expanding its operations in New York State. Wells Enterprise Expanding Facility In Upstate New York.
‘Tragic’ Update To Search For Missing Man In Upstate New York
There's a tragic update to the search for a missing man in the Hudson Valley. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported about the search for a man who went missing in Greenwood Lake. Man Goes Missing Swimming In Orange County, New York. Mark Lieb of Rockland Video was on the...
Legendary rock band retires from touring, cancels Upstate NY concert
Legendary rock band Aerosmith is abruptly retiring from touring, canceling the rest of its “Peace Out” farewell tour dates. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced Friday that lead singer Steven Tyler will not be able to fully recover from his vocal injury. In a joint statement, Aerosmith’s members announced they would not continue performing live together.