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New York starts rehabilitation project on Callicoon Bridge
On Monday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said work has begun on a $17.8 million project to rehabilitate the Callicoon Bridge over the Delaware River. The bridge links Bridge Street in the town of Callicoon with State Route 1016 in Damascus Township, Pennsylvania. Officials said the new bridge deck and pier repairs will enhance public […] The post New York starts rehabilitation project on Callicoon Bridge appeared first on Transportation Today.
Robotic pets providing solace for New York seniors
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Animatronic pets have become popular with seniors and other shut-ins in recent years and the state of New York is getting on board, shipping them out to communities across the state. And for one Plattsburgh veteran, the “pets” have been a welcome development. A...
Rare Fungus That Kills Tens of thousand Of Trees Now In New York
A fungus that was first found in Wisconsin is now threatening trees in New York State. The New York State DEC wants New Yorkers to check on oak trees. "Be on the lookout for oak wilt throughout NYS! Have you checked your oak trees recently? Now is a great time to look for signs of oak wilt, a non-native fungus," the DEC stated on social media.
Zeldin predicts Trump will ask Netanyahu ‘what else’ can US do in meeting
Former New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin suggested that former President Donald Trump will discuss further U.S. support for Israel during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu is set to meet with Trump on Friday, two days after addressing Congress on the war in Gaza. Zeldin, who is Jewish and a former […]
Finger Lakes producer maintains a ‘chill vibe’ with a focus on dry wines
The latest in the “Grape Escape ‘24″ series heads to the Finger Lakes, the site of Billsboro Winery. Located in Geneva, New York, on 60 acres overlooking the northern end of Seneca Lake, it’s surrounded by century-old walnut trees, terraced fields and a deep wooded ravine, per its website. The address is 4760 West Lake Road.
Annual Canandaigua Lakefront Art Show will go on despite storm damage
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (WROC) — Despite being one of the hardest hit areas from the July 15 storm than spawned an EF-0 tornado, an annual tradition will go on as scheduled this weekend at Kershaw Park in Canandaigua. The Lakefront Art Show will run as planned Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ten […]
Heron basketball earns special mention for academic work
The William Smith basketball team received special mention from the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association when it published its Academic Top 25 for NCAA Division III. The WBCA Academic Top 25 recognizes the nation’s best academic performances at each level of collegiate women’s basketball. The teams with the highest cumulative GPA for the 2023-24 academic year are listed in the top 25 with all teams posting a 3.0 or higher receiving special mention. The Herons posted a 3.552 cumulative GPA this year, which was 84th out of 422 teams in Division III women’s basketball. Eight student-athlete on this year’s roster carried…
Former Border City Hose Co. chief admits to stealing over $18k in funds
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A former chief of the Border City Hose Company pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from the company. According to the NYS Comptroller’s Office, 71-year-old John Morabito admitted to stealing $18,772 from the fire company, which serves residents in Geneva and Waterloo. From 2015 to 2021, while Morabito was chief, […]
Rochester man arrested for stealing ‘large amount of meat’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Rochester man this week after deputies said he walked out of the Brockport Walmart with a “large amount of meat” he did not pay for – and allegedly flashed a knife at another customer who tried to intervene. Ethan White, 23, was arrested Wednesday night […]
Youth Shines at Seneca County Fair with Swiss, Guernsey and Jersey Heifers
SENECA FALLS, NY—Carter Frentz, 16, of Cattaraugus, New York, had never been to the Seneca County Fair in his longstanding showing career. He felt surprised by the small size of the county’s fair but enjoyed the friendly camaraderie in the barn. “We had a couple of complications with...
This supermarket chain beat out Wegmans as nation’s favorite grocery store
Great Wall Supermarket chain has dethroned Wegmans as the country’s favorite grocery store, according to Newsweek’s latest list of America’s Best Retailers. Wegmans, based in Rochester, New York, is now No. 2 in the supermarkets category, after hovering in the top spot in 2023 and 2022. Great...
Route 90 Sales Have Begun – Parking Restrictions in Place on Cayuga Street to Prevent Accidents, Ensure Emergency Vehicles Can Easily Pass
The sun is shining and the sales have begun on the 50 mile route of the famous Route 90 sales. Starting from Homer all the way up to Montezuma, shoppers will be exploring all the deals and finds the Route 90 Sales will have to offer. With the large amount...
‘You don’t think these things are going to happen:’ Restaurant owner picking up pieces after car crashes through restaurant on North Clinton Ave
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A business on North Clinton Avenue was heavily damaged when a car crashed into it Thursday night. Rochester police said they responded to the 900 block of North Clinton Avenue around 11 p.m. for a burglar alarm at El Pilon Criollo. The alarm was activated when a red SUV struck the […]
Who is Kevin Penev? The Penfield native is an Olympic gymnast for Bulgaria and
Like Lanae-Tava Thomas, Kevin Penev will be representing another country at the 2024 Olympics this weekend. The 24-year-old Penfield native has been practicing gymnastics his whole life and will represent Bulgaria at the Paris Olympics. "This has been a dream of mine since I was 4 or 5," Penev told...
Caraglio’s Pizza is coming to the Village of Webster
It’s been a long time, but the former Music Store at 18 East Main Street in the Village of Webster will soon have a new tenant: Caraglio’s Pizza. Owner Tony Caraglio opened his first pizzeria 20 years ago, and now has seven locations in Fairport, Ontario, Gates, Greece, Hilton, and on Empire Blvd. in Webster. As a Webster resident, Tony says he’s been trying to find a location on the east side of town for about five years, and is excited about moving into the old, long-vacant Music Store.
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