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Bull’s Head Revitalization Project funding approved by Rochester City Council
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester City Councilmembers voted unanimously Tuesday to use state money to fund a portion of the final design and construction of The Bull’s Head Revitalization Project. The $750,000 reimbursement from the State Department of Transportation will get tacked on to the existing $1,000,000 for this specific work. Plans for the project […]
Hornell Eliminates Oilers from NYCBL PLayoffs
HORNELL, NY — Early offensive struggles combined with untimely fielding errors caused the Oilers to fall short to the Steamers, 6-3, Tuesday. The loss means that there will be a new champion of the Western Division playoffs of the New York Collegiate Baseball League. The Oilers had won the previous two titles.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Steamers jumped out to an early lead in the first inning with their first three batters all scoring. Adam Martin, the Oilers starting pitcher settled in after the first inning, only allowing one hit over the next...
Steamers advance to NYCBL West Championship Series, Pios fall to Auburn
HORNELL, N.Y. (WETM) – The Hornell Steamers’ incredible season will continue. (Media Courtesy: Peish Sports, Auburn Doubledays YouTube) The Hornell Steamers punched their ticket to the NYCBL West Championship Series, on Tuesday. Hornell picked up their 16th straight win, besting Olean 6-3, and clinching an NYCBL semifinal berth. The Steamers burst out of the gates […]
Study: Rochester has one of the largest gaps in rent and wage increases
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A nationwide study found that Rochester has one of the largest gaps between rent and wage increases. Rochester and Buffalo topped the list for places where rent outpaced wages the most from 2022 to 2023. Rochester ranked fifth. Researchers also surveyed renters across the US to see how rent prices impact […]
Camp EAGR: A life-changing summer camp for kids with epilepsy
RUSH, N.Y. — Summer camps are in full swing, and a one-of-a-kind program in our area just got a major boost. The Pirate Toy Fund donated toys and books to Empowering People’s Independence Summer Camp, known as Camp EAGR, on Tuesday. For one week campers will come and...
Motorcyclist dead after crash at Rochester intersection
A motorcyclist is dead following a crash in Rochester on Tuesday. At approximately 6:10 p.m., Rochester police officers responded to a serious accident involving a vehicle and a motorcycle at the intersection of St. Paul Boulevard and St. Bridget’s Drive. Upon arrival, officers found the motorcyclist in critical condition, police said. ...
Rochester-Avon Historical Society presents “Rochester Under the Bridge: A Walking Tour,” on August 8
Join the Rochester-Avon Historical Society (RAHS) on Thursday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m. for a summer historical walking tour. Thousands of people drive over the South Hill Bridge into downtown Rochester daily, but did you know that almost immediately under the bridge exists remains of the failed 1830s Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal?
Rising theft at produce stand forces local farmer to limit sales
PALMYRA, N.Y. — A farmer in Marion is shutting down most of his produce stand because of a few bad apples. James Ryan, a third-generation farmer, says stealing has gotten so bad that he’s doing away with most of his roadside sales. “I think that maybe why they...
Rush-Henrietta will cheer on this Jamaican sprinter at 2024 Olympics
Lanae-Tava Thomas thought she was on the verge of living a dream almost a year ago. One of Section V's all-time great high school track and field athletes while at Rush-Henrietta, Thomas qualified to run with the Jamaican national team at the 2023 World Athletics Championships. But Thomas never made it to Budapest.
Stewart Park Pool closes for maintenance
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — Another one of the City of Corning’s pools is temporarily closed. The City of Corning announced on July 23 that the Stewart Park Pool will be closed through July 30 due to maintenance issues. The pool is expected to reopen at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31. The city did not […]
Corning-based Corelle plant temporarily lays off more than 100 employees
Correction: This story was updated to reflect that Corelle’s parent company is now called Corelle Brands. CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — More than 100 Corelle employees are temporarily without jobs after an issue at a manufacturing plant. According to a representative from United Steel Workers Local 1034, a tank that holds molten glass at the Corelle […]
Harmful algal blooms found in two Central NY lakes; beaches closed for swimming
Harmful algal blooms have been found in two Cayuga County lakes, health officials said Tuesday. Camp Y Owasco and the Owasco Yacht Club on Owasco lake are closed for swimming. Algal blooms were also found on Cayuga Lake. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Las Vegas man accused of threatening to kill federal judges, state employees
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A local man is facing 22 federal counts for allegedly threatening to assault and murder federal officials in Washington, D.C., New York, New Jersey, and Montana. Between Nov. 30, 2023, and July 7, 2024, Spencer Christjencody Gear, 32, is accused of making threatening phone calls...
Little League NYS All-Star 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Malhotra (Harrison LL), Laning and Guarino, both of Auburn LL, are skills champs
The talents of dozens of athletes, who are competing in the New York State 12-year-old Baseball Tournament at South Shore and Great Kills Little Leagues this week, were on display Wednesday morning at Great Kills for the always-exciting skills competition. The skills tested were running (Road Runner Award), throwing (Golden...
Sheriff’s office piecing together Victor man’s actions the day he disappeared
VICTOR, N.Y. – The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office has new information on the last-known whereabouts of a missing Victor man. Reginald Vardon, 83, was last seen July 15. In the photo, he’s wearing an orange shirt, black pants, a white baseball cap, and is carrying a teal backpack.
Big Lots Closing Over 80 Stores, 3 in New York
Big Lots is getting smaller. The company plans to close more than 80 stores in 27 states. 3 of them in New York. It has been a brutal few years for restaurants and businesses. National chains have been forced to close their doors and another is being added to the growing list.
Help Needed: Women Go Missing From Hudson Valley, Upstate New York
New York State Police are pleading for help in finding two women who separately went missing. One is from the Hudson Valley the other is from Upstate New York. A search is still underway for a missing woman from Dutchess County. Missing Poughkeepsie, New York Woman. On Tuesday, New York...
NY weather: Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Madison and Chenango counties Wednesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 10:13 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10:45 a.m. for Madison and Chenango counties. Brace for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 10:13 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Plymouth,...
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