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Local superintendent weighs in on cell phone policy
CENTRAL SQUARE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We’ve seen them fuel fights, increase anxiety, and be a distraction in the classroom. Now, Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing to ban cell phones in schools, announcing that she will introduce legislation to ban smartphones in schools during the state’s 2025 legislative session.
Trump loses appeal of gag order in New York "hush money" case
A gag order put in place before former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York will remain through his sentencing in September, an appeals court ruled Thursday.Trump has repeatedly challenged the order, which currently bars him from commenting publicly on prosecutors and court staff involved in the case, and their families. It originally also prevented him from talking about witnesses and jurors, but those restrictions were removed shortly after Trump's May 30 felony conviction.Trump has been free to criticize Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Justice Juan Merchan, the judge presiding over the case.The Republican presidential nominee's latest challenge...
‘We are not afraid’: Rochester residents unite in healing after mass shooting kills two, injures five
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Community leaders gathered at Maplewood Park on Tuesday evening with one mission: to rally support for peace after Sunday’s mass shooting that killed two people and injured five others. “It’s up to us the community to stand together with people who feel this trauma,” Rochester...
Ithaca child care facility to expand capacity with state funding
The Coddington Road Community Center in Ithaca is receiving $4.2 million in state funding for child care. A lack of affordable day care has plagued communities across the country, particularly in more rural areas. Tompkins County has been referred to as a “child care desert” by the Center for American Progress.
Good Question: Is Amtrak offering service to the New York State Fair?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The great New York State Fair is just a few weeks away. If you want to avoid paying for parking and gas, you’re in luck!. Get this: it costs more to park at the New York State Fair than it does to get in the gates. But driving isn’t the only way to get there.
Venomous Snake Still Scares New Yorkers After Getting Run Over By Car
A venomous snake was still scaring New Yorkers, despite being run over by a car. In its latest "Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol" the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed DEC officers recovered an injured rattlesnake. 'Aggressive' Bear Destroys Home In Upstate New York, Returns. Recently, a very...
Police Say Person Posing As FCC Scammed New York State Resident
Be careful you you're sharing your information with. Scammers always seem to find new and more elaborate ways to target their victims, whether it be through over the phone or online. One past example was a suspect, who claimed to be from Microsoft, who ripped off a Hudson Valley resident for thousands of dollars, says police.
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.
Local superintendent weighs in on cell phone policy
CENTRAL SQUARE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We’ve seen them fuel fights, increase anxiety, and be a distraction in the classroom. Now, Governor Kathy Hochul is leaning towards banning cell phones in schools, after announcing that she will introduce legislation to ban smartphones in schools during the state’s 2025 legislative session.
‘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...
$11 Million In Emergency Assistance Available For Counties Impacted By Severe Weather
$11 million in emergency assistance for the seven counties, including Chautauqua, impacted by recent severe weather has been announced. From July 10 to the 16, 22 tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and flooding affected multiple Upstate communities. This funding follows Governor Kathy Hochul‘s request for a federal Emergency Declaration to support response and recovery operations in 15 counties.
Ohio man ticketed for threatening hikers on popular Adirondack trail
A 31-year-old Ohio man was ticketed last week for harassing at least three hikers in the Adirondack high peaks. On the afternoon of July 24, a female hiker on the popular Mount Van Hoevenberg trail reported that she was being harassed by another hiker. New York State Department of Environmental...