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Waterfront restaurant with views of Irondequoit Bay closing
Brody's on the Bay, a restaurant that sits high above Irondequoit Bay near Webster in Penfield, has announced that its last day of service will be Saturday, July 20. "It is with great sadness that we announce Brody’s On The Bay closing," the Facebook post said. "This Saturday evening will be our last service. We so deeply appreciate the love and support we have received since our opening May of 2021. ...
Armed Robbery on Jones Avenue: Dollar General Employee Targeted
(WNY News Now) – Rochester – In a brazen daylight incident, a Dollar General employee was robbed at gunpoint on Jones Avenue in Rochester, N.Y., on Wednesday afternoon. Rochester Police responded to a report of a gunpoint robbery on Jones Avenue near Parkway at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers found a 33-year-old man who reported being robbed at gunpoint.
Rochester Embayment Area of Concern could be removed after nearly 40 years
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — For nearly 40 years the Rochester Embayment has been listed as an Area of Concern (AOC) by the EPA due to pollution and contamination from industrial, urban, and agricultural sources that was so great that the broader environmental laws and regulations couldn’t address the needs of the area. But now, the […]
ROCHESTER MAN ALREADY SERVING 30 YEAR SENTENCE, SENTENCED TO AN ADDITIONAL 20 YEARS IN PRISON
(WNY News Now) – ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a 31-year-old resident of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 100 kilograms or more of marijuana, and possession of a machine gun, was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. The sentence will be served concurrent to a 30-year sentence Fulwiley received in New York State Court for committing two homicides in July 2022 with Kelvin Vickers and Raheem Robinson. Vickers was also convicted of murdering Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz and wounding Officer Sino Seng.
Monroe County workers rush to restore 3,500 devices after global CrowdStrike disruption
Monroe County workers scrambled this morning, working to bring about 3,500 devices back online that were impacted by the worldwide cybersecurity CrowdStrike disruption while also trying to ensure public safety operations aren't affected. The county's emergency 911 functions were impacted but are operational, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello said at...
“Hornell’s Tim Hortons Underway!”
Builder announces that project should be complete in September 2024. Empire Helps Deliver New Seneca Street Restaurant Location. From Empire Commercial Construction, photo provided. Hornell, New York – Empire Commercial Construction, a regional general contractor that specializes in turn-key retail, restaurant, and small-project construction, is well underway with the construction...
Federal appeals court rules Elmira wedding photographer's lawsuit against NY can proceed
A ruling by a federal appeals court has breathed new life into a lawsuit brought against New York state by an Elmira wedding photographer. Early in 2021, Emilee Carpenter, represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom, filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of New York's anti-discrimination laws. Carpenter's suit claims a...
Avon Corn Festival 2024: A Celebration of Community and Tradition
With the giant shadow cast by Covid finally fading, Avon Rotary’s festival planning is revving up for a potential record year. Already there are 150 vendors registered, more than any since 2008 when numbers were first tracked. And both entertainment stages are fully booked to provide day-long performances. “We’re...
Bronx student creates online platform 'MerchMojo'
A high school student is paving the way for New Yorkers to spread the word about their favorite local businesses through t-shirts, hats and tote bags. Sebastian Merkatz, a rising high school senior, is the founder of “MerchMojo.”. ”MerchMojo” is an online marketplace for custom merchandise that connects New...
New Dollar General construction proposed for former Elmira Heights diner
ELMIRA HEIGHTS, N.Y. (WETM) — A new building project has made its way onto the agenda for the next Chemung County Planning Board meeting, with plans to tear down a beloved former diner. Manos Diner on College Avenue was once the spot for many, young and old, to get a hot breakfast any time of […]
Flo’s Diner remembering Canastota man killed in tornado
CANASTOTA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — People in Canastota are still recovering from Tuesday’s, July 16, tornado, while also mourning the tragic death of 82-year-old Robert Popple. Popple was a longtime customer of Flo’s Diner in Canastota. He’s now being remembered by those who knew him as a kind and strong man who will be dearly missed.
Gov. Hochul, Rep. Suozzi Cut The Ribbon For Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Facilities
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D–Glen Cove), and state Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (D–Port Washington) cut the ribbon Tuesday afternoon on the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District’s new state-funded projects, which the electeds called environmental and taxpayer-conscious infrastructure. “Nowhere ever should we take for granted the...
Storm Damage in the Adirondacks
Severe summer storms, torrential rain, and flash flooding have washed out roads, knocked out power to tens of thousands in the Adirondacks and Central New York, and even tornadoes touched down in the Town of Wells, and the City of Rome. This came on top of the flooding & damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl last week that battered New York and Vermont leaving behind millions in damage. Essex County was hit hard.
Rome churches blocked off, begin clean up
ROME — Clean-up has begun on the two heavily damaged churches in Rome, with the areas around both buildings blocked off due to the possibility of further collapse, according to Rome’s Chief Code Enforcement Officer Mark Domenico. The Tuesday tornado that ripped through the city blew the steeples...
Greek Peak Announces Winners of Dream Wedding Giveaway Contest
Love is in the air! Especially when you’re the couple that just won the first ever Dream Wedding Giveaway contest by Greek Peak Mountain Resort, a prize valued at up to $15,000. The contest required only one thing from those entering the contest, to tell their proposal story and why it would be special to have their wedding hosted by Greek Peak for a 2024 booking.
7th annual Polo for Preemies to benefit Crouse Health Foundation
(WSYR-TV) — The Baker Regional NICU at Crouse Hospital is renown for its care of its littlest patients, and, it needs your help. The 7th annual Polo for Preemies event is July 28 in Skaneateles. Mark Re and Bree Peltier-Amborn joined Bridge Street for a preview. The event is...
Tonight at Woods Valley: Benefit Concert for Romans Affected by Tornado
ROME, N.Y. -- It will be a concert with a mission tonight at Woods Valley in Rome. Mike Powell and The Echosound will be performing at the ski area, with all ticket proceeds from both online sales and at the door being matched by Woods Valley. Money will be donated...
Pizza shop owner determined to rebuild after tornado destroys his Rome store
Residents and business owners in parts of Rome are picking up the pieces after a tornado ripped through the community, causing extensive damage to buildings, and downing trees and power lines. Jason Jaegers is co-owner with his wife of Big Jay’s Pizza on North James Street. He says the building is a total loss, but is relieved that none of his employees got hurt.
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
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