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Nearly $18M repair project begins on Callicoon Bridge
A $17.8 million project is under way to rehabilitate the Callicoon Bridge, which spans the Delaware River and links the Town of Callicoon, N.Y., with Damascus Township, Pa., New York State officials announced. The project will enhance public safety, improve resiliency and ease travel along a key connector that provides...
Huge tech outage disrupts Long Island
On July 19, a “routine” Microsoft software update left the world in chaos. The cloud-based, cyber security firm, CrowdStrike, which is utilized by Microsoft, released a defective, antivirus security update, pertaining to the firm’s Falcon Sensor. The system is installed in approximately 70-80% of global PCs and numerous company servers,
Rochester Man Accused of Major Meat Theft at Brockport Walmart
The Monroe County Sheriff's Major Crimes Unit has identified a 23-year-old Rochester man as the suspect who stole from the Brockport Walmart earlier this month. Ethan White is charged with first degree robbery, menacing and other crimes. He's being held on $10,000 bail. The Sheriff's Office says White stole a...
Save Our Sodus "Bay Day" Event this weekend
Nonprofit Save Our Sodus is marking its 25th anniversary with a "Bay Day" event. Save Our Sodus president Don Riling and Vice President Kristy Fowler-Ritter join Good Day Rochester with more. "The celebration [recognizes] 25 years of hard work," Riling says. "In the late 90s, the bay was dead below...
Rochester man facing several charges after high-speed chase in Genesee County
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A Rochester man is facing several charges after leading deputies on a high-speed chase, according to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said around 4:30pm Thursday, they attempted to pull over 28-year-old Edward D. Grant, III, in the Town of Stafford, when he took off. The pursuit went through Batavia and […]
E-bike rider cited after crash with car in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A 16-year-old was injured in a crash between an electric bike and a car Thursday night in Rochester. It happened just before 11 p.m. at the intersection of Maple and Saxton Streets. Police said the Chevrolet sedan had a green light when it collided with the e-bike, throwing the rider to […]
Two shot on Lyell Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A man and woman shot Thursday night are expected to recover. Rochester Police went to Lyell Avenue near Whitney Street around 11:45 p.m. after a ShotSpotter went off. They found a 39-year-old city woman who had been shot. She was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital. About...
RPD Investigates 2 Shootings, Stabbing
Rochester police had a busy night, probing a stabbing and two shootings, all about 90 minutes apart. They say a man was slashed in the hand during a robbery on Alexander Street in the East End shortly before 11 last night. The victim declined treatment. Later, a 39-year-old city woman...
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
Wegmans Dethroned: Surprising New Supermarket Favorite Takes Top Spot
Move over Wegmans. There's a new favorite store in town. The Rochester-based supermarket chain has been dethroned as the best in America. And you'll never guess by who. Wegmans is beloved by not just shopped, but employees too. The chain has received numerous honors as one of the best places to shop and the top place to work.
Queens to get at least three new judges
The governor last week signed a bill that will add over two dozen judges to benches across the Empire State, including three in Queens. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that adds 28 judges to Family and Civil Court benches throughout New York. Under the law, New York...
Hochul announces major grant for healthcare workforce training
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new $22.5 million grant will help train a strong pipeline of healthcare professionals, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday. Twenty-eight healthcare facilities will receive the funding in awards throughout the next year aimed at covering costs such as curriculum and staff attendance training. “The health...
Grant & Eldredge Best In Ontario County Fair Stock Car Championships At LOLR
CANANDAIGUA, NY – The Empire Street Stock Series presented by Butler Excavation & Concrete and powered by Cummings Trucking came to town on Wednesday and it was home track favorite Jimmy Grant continuing his domination as he claimed top honors in the 181st Annual Ontario County Fair headline event at Land Of Legends Raceway.
Q&A with Olympian Magnus Sheffield of Pittsford: 'I'm very proud to represent the US'
Magnus Sheffield grew up in Pittsford, and became a professional cyclist as a teenager. He is a veteran of three seasons on what is called the World Tour. And the 22-year old graduate of The Harley School might stick around in the highest level of professional cycling after signing a two-year contract...
Party At The Pier To Raise Money For FeedMore WNY
Coming up on August 1st, you can party at the Pier and help raise money for all the programs that FeedMore WNY runs across Western New York. Party at the Pier is one of FeedMore WNY's biggest fundraisers and it will take place on Thursday, August 1st from 6- 9 pm at Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio St. in Buffalo.
Another Tornado Touched Down In New York State
The month of July has been a record month for tornados in New York State and another one was confirmed to have touched down earlier this week. The National Weather Service in Buffalo confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down near Orwell, New York. This was the 20th tornado to be confirmed in New York State this month.
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
29 Student-Athletes Receive Long Island Junior Soccer League Scholarships
The Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL), the largest league in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA), has the largest scholarship program in Eastern New York. The league distributed 29 scholarships at the LIJSL Scholarship Breakfast on Sunday, July 21 at the Huntington Hilton. These well-rounded teenagers, selected based on academic and athletic excellence plus community service, exemplify the mission of the league and its idealistic slogan of “Building Character Through Soccer.”
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