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Gates Chili School District tests electric buses as New York pushes for diesel phase-out by 2035
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State is pushing school districts to get moving on the switch to electric buses. They must stop buying diesel buses by 2027 and stop using diesel buses by 2035. But as News10NBC Investigative Reporter Jennifer Lewke shows us, those are lofty goals considering most...
Upstate New York awarded $40 million in federal funding for tech hub
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub in Upstate New York was awarded $40 million in federal funding that will go toward making the region a semiconductor center for the world, Sen. Chuck Schumer’s Office announced Tuesday. The federal investment, one of just 12 across the nation, will allow the region to […]
Owners of Henrietta firework stand talk sale expectations this Independence Day
ROCHESTER N.Y.(WROC) – Jack Davidson and Klatyn Hynes say this is their first year owning and operating a firework stand. Their tent has been up and running since Saturday, but today they say has been their busiest day so far. However, they expect more people to arrive the day after the holiday. “We’ve had some […]
Former Greece deputy town supervisor pleads not guilty to corruption charges
The former deputy town supervisor of Greece on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to charges of corruption, grand larceny and official misconduct in Monroe County Court. Michelle Marini, who was indicted last month, was arraigned by County Court Judge Meredith Vacca on Tuesday morning, according to the Monroe County District Attorney's Office.
Newly naturalized citizens take oath of allegiance at Genesee Country Village and Museum ceremony
MUMFORD, N.Y. (WROC) — Celebrating America’s birthday by officially becoming a U.S. citizen. Dozens of now U.S. citizens taking the oath of allegiance at the Genesee Country Village and Museum’s annual ceremony. People coming internationally to the United States from countries including Brazil, India, and Jamacia completing their journey of becoming a U.S. citizen. That […]
New York state faces soaring rent increases amid calls for stronger rent control
According to a recent Zumper report, four cities in New York State are in the top ten U.S. cities for rent increases: New York City and upstate cities Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse. All four cities have seen rent skyrocket by over 10 percent in the last year. Rent prices for...
Geneseo Air Show takes to the skies this summer
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Prepare to look to the skies as the National Warplane Museum’s Airshow takes flight over Geneseo! The highlight of this year’s air show includes the return of the F22 Demo Team, but there are also performances utilizing bombers, heavys, fighter planes, trainers, and even aircraft from World War 2. The sky […]
NYSDEC recognizes Canandaigua and Gates through its Climate Smart Communities Program
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (WROC) — In 2009 the NYSDEC introduced its Climate Smart Communities program, designed to help communities reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build resiliency to climate change, and get a foot in the door for the “green” economy. The program offers two main levels of certifications for municipalities to earn, Bronze and Silver with a […]
A blow to safety net providers
New York’s takeover of the Medicaid prescription-drug program saves the state hundreds of millions of dollars a year. However, it has stripped area safety net hospitals and clinics of big savings from drug company discounts. Since implementing its takeover of the Medicaid prescription drug program last year, the state...
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