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Fireworks to light up Canandaigua again, but not on July Fourth. When to see them
CANANDAIGUA, NY — Fireworks will be returning this summer to Canandaigua, although not on the Fourth of July holiday. The city and town of Canandaigua are partnering to bring back a fireworks display, which will be held at dusk Saturday, July 6. As in the past, the fireworks will be shot into the summer night sky at the north end of the lake, off Kershaw Park. ...
Ontario County offers Residential Tire Recycling Event on July 20.
Residents of Ontario County, New York have the opportunity to participate in a Residential Tire Recycling Event on Saturday, July 20, 2024. The event will be held at the Town of Richmond Town Hall in Canandaigua, NY. Those interested in attending must register before July 17, 2024, or until the event reaches full capacity. To register and for more information, individuals can visit the website OntarioCountyRecycles.org/150/Events. This event is part of the county's efforts to promote recycling and reduce waste.
Rochester airport sees influx of travelers ahead of Fourth of July
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Holiday travel is in full swing at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport on Wednesday morning, the day before the Fourth of July. The TSA predicts record travel for the Fourth of July. Nearly two dozen flights are scheduled to leave by noon. Mark Gruba, communications specialist for AAA, spoke about why this Fourth of July could break travel records.
Health officials back ‘groundbreaking’ new drug for Alzheimer’s treatment
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The FDA has approved a new drug for Alzheimer’s Disease, which is said to be groundbreaking toward treatment in a patient’s early stages. The drug, known as Kisunla, is manufactured by Eli Lilly. It’s a monthly IV injection for those with an early Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Health officials tell News 8 it […]
Chemung County auctions off $1.7 million in foreclosed properties
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – Chemung County has auctioned off nearly $1.7 million dollars in county-owned foreclosed properties. The auction included 84 properties. 67.8% of them are in Elmira. The properties owed a combined $596,253.02 in unpaid delinquent “back taxes.” The auction was held on May 24, 2024. The County Legislature’s Budget committee approved a […]
Erwin named Pro-Housing Community by New York State
ERWIN, N.Y. (WETM) — The Town of Erwin announced that it was designated as a New York State Pro-Housing Community. New York State started its Pro-Housing Community program last July to reward local governments that are working to address the state’s housing crisis. Pro-Housing Community certified municipalities are eligible to apply for funding programs that […]
Kingston opts into "good cause" eviction, passes ceasefire resolution in tense council session
New York’s “good cause” eviction law, passed in the latest state budget, allows upstate communities to opt in to restrictions on landlords, preventing them from evicting certain tenants without legitimate cause and from and from making predatory rent hikes. Albany was the first city to opt in in June. The Kingston Common Council opted in with a unanimous 9-0 vote, following a tense public comment period that stretched over three hours.
Red Jacket adopts new nickname. Here’s what was decided
SHORTSVILLE, NY — The new era of the Red Jacket Cardinals has begun. At the Manchester-Shortsville Board of Education meeting July 2, school district officials announced the approval of its new nickname and mascot, Cardinals, replacing Indians. Cardinals, which received 515 suggestions from students, staff, alumni and community members surveyed, beat out two other options, Rail Hawks and Bears, which received 484 and 146 suggestions, respectively.
Irondequoit police: Parolee jumped into river to evade officers after motorcycle chase
Rochester, N.Y. — A man faces charges after he allegedly led police on a motorcycle chase and tried to swim away from them. Irondequoit police said they were chasing a motorcycle Tuesday night along Lakeshore Boulevard when the operator, Jeremiah Torres, 26, abandoned the bike at the Westage at the Harbor next to the U.S. Coast Guard station and jumped into the Genesee River.
Nixon Peabody will move offices to Victor after 150 years downtown
Nixon Peabody has been a presence in downtown Rochester for 149 years. That will change next year when the law firm leaves Clinton Square, where it has operated since 1990, for High Point Business Park in Victor, Ontario County. Nixon Peabody officials announced the move July 1, saying it will...
Important Tips To Travel Safely This 4th of July In New York
Over 60 million people are expected to hit the roads over the next few days. New York State Police says know these tips to keep you and your family safe. New York State Police want to remind all families to prioritize safety on the road as New Yorkers gear up to celebrate the 4th of July.
4th of July and Weekend Forecast
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Partly to mostly cloudy for Wednesday night and very warm with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible mainly the first part of the evening, possibly impacting outdoor plans. High 88, low 70. The Fourth of July on Thursday will be mainly quiet and warm with high temperatures...
Upstate NY July 4 forecast: The heat and humidity return for an extended stay
Syracuse, N.Y. – After a week of dry days in the 70s, summer heat and humidity return today to Upstate New York. Temperatures will soar into the upper 80s starting this afternoon and continue every day through the weekend and into early next week, the National Weather Service predicts.
Another Hudson Valley, NY Manufacturing Plant Closing; 81 Layoffs
Another 81 New York workers will be laid off this Fall when a Hudson Valley manufacturing plant is officially acquired by another company and moves out of state. It's a news story that seems all too familiar in the Hudson Valley. Since February, hundreds of Hudson Valley factory workers have been laid off in a series of announcements about the mergers, closings or downsizing of businesses operating in New York State.
Closed: ‘Contaminated’ Water Found At These New York Beaches
Officials from New York closed down two beaches because the water was found to be "contaminated." The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed two beaches were shut down because of "elevated bacteria levels." Westchester County Closes Two Beaches. Westchester County Beach Surveillance Program "protects the public from illnesses associated with...
Pete Bruckel Recognized for 30 Years of Support of the National Warplane Museum
National Warplane Museum (NWM) volunteer John Snyder and NWM President Austin Wadsworth visited Peter Bruckel at his company in Avon recently to present a plaque honoring Bruckel’s 30 years of Museum support. An aviation enthusiast, Bruckel earned his pilot’s license at age 30. His two sons, Justin and Josh,...
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