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New York Awards $25 Million to Life Science Startups and Researchers
The New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund has awarded over $25 million to 11 startups and 16 academic institutions. This funding supports research and commercialization of innovations addressing infectious disease threats, including COVID-19. $3 Million for Rapid Diagnostics and Surveillance. The third round of the Biodefense Commercialization Fund has approved...
US Army Corps of Engineers awards $6.7M contract to repair Sodus Point breakwater
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a $6.7 million contract to Michigan-based Great Lakes Dock & Materials LLC on July 16 for critical repairs to the Great Sodus Bay East Breakwater. The 100% federally funded project marks the largest investment ever in Great Sodus Bay by the...
New leadership members for Kendall BOE
At the July 10, 2024 Board of Education Reorganization Meeting, the Kendall BOE swore in its leadership members. From left, Rachel Fisken was elected as the new BOE President, Lisa Levett was elected as the Vice President, and Colleen Dorney was sworn in as a Board Trustee. Photo from @kendallcsd...
Body of missing boater found on Sodus Bay, woman in guarded condition
SODUS, N.Y. (WROC) – Crews recovered the body of a boater who went missing on Sodus Bay. Deputies said witnesses told them a boat in the bay made a hard turn Sunday, ejecting the two people who were on it. A woman was brought to shore by the other boaters and flown to a nearby […]
Weekend “Big Money” Lottery Winners In New York
It was a lucky weekend for lottery players in New York State. While there were no grand prize winners, the New York State Lottery announced that there where two "Big Money" winning tickets sold this weekend from the Mega Millions and Powerball drawing. READ MORE: NEW YORK LOTTERY ANNOUNCES THREE...
$500 Million Investment to Benefit Central NY Communities
The Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development (ESD), will begin accepting Letters of Intent on August 15. This $500 million fund is designed to boost Micron's $100 billion investment in New York, expected to create nearly 50,000 jobs in Central New York.
Active search underway to locate person who was ejected from motorboat in Sodus Bay
Sodus Point, N.Y. — Police say an active search is underway in Sodus Bay to find one person who was ejected from a motorboat Sunday night. Deputies say the boat had made a hard turn, ejecting two people from the boat. Police say one person was rescued from the...
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
Former Edison Tech, Syracuse star to continue pro basketball career overseas
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marquel Slaughter (@marquelsports) Rochester's Dyaisha Fair, who became the third leading scorer in NCAA Division I history at Syracuse, will hoop overseas. The former Edison Tech...
HFL grad hosts race to raise awareness about epilepsy
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WROC) – A race was held Sunday morning to help raise awareness about epilepsy and put an end to the stigma that follows the condition. The third annual Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Run was organized by recent Honeoye Falls-Lima High School graduate Amer Armbruster. Amer is an avid runner and was […]
‘Elegant Creature’ Spotted In New York State For The 1st Time
An "elegant creature" was just spotted in New York State for the first time. We learned why this may have "unprecedented" event likely happened. A flamingo flew to the Empire State. Flamingo Arrives In New York State. American Flamingos are typically found in the Caribbean, Mexico, and northern parts of...
07/21/2024: A Few Rainy Days in Our Future
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Appleby:. The surface map is rather cluttered this morning with several nearby systems, including a cold front dropping through our region from the north into this afternoon. This front will spark just a few stray passing showers, with the vast majority of us staying dry. Monday looks to be mostly dry – but rain chances pick up regionwide Monday evening, setting the stage for an somewhat damp week ahead.
New York’s Largest Offshore Wind Project, Sunrise Wind, Commences Construction
Construction has begun on Sunrise Wind, New York's largest offshore wind project, Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed. The 924MW wind farm, developed by Ørsted, will provide clean energy for approximately 600,000 homes in New York upon completion. The wind farm is located around 30 miles east of Montauk, New York....
Harvest on the Canal to replace long-time Palmyra staple, Canaltown Days
PALMYRA, N.Y. (WROC) — A decades-old tradition in Palmyra is set to be dissolved for good after the Board of Directors of Palmyra Canaltown Days announced it was battling with rising costs, struggling to retain vendors, sponsorships and more. This year, Canaltown Days would have celebrated its 55th anniversary in Palmyra. Friday in front of […]
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