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Police crack down on DWI for the Fourth of July weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Police agencies across New York State are cracking down on drunk driving for the Fourth of July holiday and long weekend. The STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign began Wednesday and runs through Sunday, July 7. Drivers can expect to see more police and DWI checkpoints on roadways throughout that time. “During […]
Several officers called to break up fights at MLK Park
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Around 20 officers responded to MLK Park late Thursday night to break up several fights in the area. The Rochester Police Department responded to the park for a large gathering of youths. They said officers from all four sections including the Tactical Unit worked to disperse the small fights. RPD said […]
Two teenagers shot on Aab Street, one hospitalized
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two teenagers were shot on Aab Street early Friday morning and one of them was taken to a nearby hospital. According to the Rochester Police Department, they responded to Karnes Street for a ShotSpotter activation but later learned a house was possibly shot at on Aab Street. Upon arrival to Aab […]
Best Weekend Events For July 5-7 In Western New York
It’s the 4th of July weekend in Western New York, with sunny skies and fun times planned ahead. Concerts, festivals, and more fun events are planned for this weekend. The weather is going to be really nice, with temperatures hovering the 70s this weekend with lots of sunshine. Make sure you have your sunscreen lathered up!
Massive Text Scam Threatens New York State Drivers
As the summer rolls on, and the road trips and vacations continue, there are some criminals at work here in New York State. There is a new warning about a scam that as been circulating that may cost you big money if you are caught off guard.
Upstate New York Bridge Renamed After Trooper Killed 22 Years Ago
A fallen New York State Trooper is being honored 22 years after he was killed in action. On Thursday, New York State Police officially dedicated a bridge in honor of a fallen trooper. Bridge Over New York State Thruway Renamed After Fallen Trooper. Officials dedicated the overpass on Charley Hill...
5 Hikers Rescued During New York Heatwave in Sullivan County
A group of hikers needed rescuing in Sullivan County during the extreme heat wave that hit the Hudson Valley this month. If you missed it from June 18th through the 24th the Hudson Valley and New York State were hit with an extreme heatwave. Experts were calling it a heat dome. According to CNN, a heat dome is when air is trapped "in place and bake it with abundant sunshine for days on end, making each day hotter than the last."
IRS data shows migration to North Carolina in droves
(The Center Square) – While residents are pouring out of states like California, New York and Massachusetts, they are coming to North Carolina in droves, according to new U.S. Internal Revenue Service numbers. North Carolina ranked third for the most in-bound migration, according to the numbers, with the state showing a net gain of 82,620 people from 2021-2022, the IRS said. Florida (245,334) and Texas (180,870) had more than twice...
N.Y. Department of Health marches in Capital Pride for the first time, official says
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The New York State Department of Health reaffirms its commitment to LGBTQ+ communities by engaging in the Pride festivities last month, writes the DOH's July 3 press release. According to the press release, some staff with the DOH participated in Pride events across the state,...
O’Rorke Bridge has reopened after gates were down for hours
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The O’Rorke Bridge has reopened after being closed for hours. The bridge crosses over the Genesee River, allowing traffic to move between Charlotte and Irondequoit. It closed around 9 p.m. on Thursday and reopened on Friday. Both the Rochester and Irondequoit police departments closed off...
Webster native who served as Cleveland police officer shot and killed
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Webster native who served as a police officer in Cleveland, Ohio was shot and killed Thursday morning. According to the Cleveland Division of Police, Officer Jamieson Ritter was shot and killed while responding to the report of a man wanted for felonious assault. He was 27 years old. Cleveland’s WJW […]
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #28, LB Jahide Lesaine Jr.
It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces to kick off the Fran Brown Era. Name: Jahide Lesaine Jr. Position: Linebacker.
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