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‘Man of honor:’ Webster family raises $11K for young golfers in retired jail deputy’s memory
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Giving back in the wake of tragedy is the mission of a local family, after the passing of their beloved father, grandfather, and partner. Retired Monroe County jail deputy Thomas Doherty died in a crash in January. Along with his love for family, friends, and serving the community, Doherty shared a […]
NYSEG shares plan for restoring power to Southern Tier
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — NYSEG shared information about how the company plans to restore power to the Southern Tier after storms caused outages for thousands of customers on Monday night and Tuesday afternoon. According to a Tuesday afternoon news release from NYSEG, dozens of utility poles snapped and hundreds of wires were downed in […]
Drivers reminded how to cross intersections when lights are down
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Elmira Police say it’s common to see drivers cross intersections improperly when traffic lights are down. Outages after Monday’s severe storms proved to be another example. “If you approach a traffic light that is malfunctioning in any way, whether it’s completely dark, it’s flashing or anything like that, it should always […]
Grand Central's Main Concourse reopens. Protesters take to NYC streets
NEW YORK – Grand Central Terminal's Main Concourse has reopened to the public. It was temporarily closed Thursday afternoon in response to reports of planned protests.CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports MTA Police got word that a pro-Palestinian protest was scheduled to take place by the clock in the middle of the Main Concourse at 5:30 p.m.There was a heavy police presence from multiple agencies, including New York State Police and MTA Police, and police surrounded the concourse with barricades.Riders were directed to use alternate entrances. Train service did not appear to be disrupted.The concourse has since reopened.Protesters gather outside...
New York to launch application process for $500 million green chips community fund
Syracuse, N.Y. -- New York will launch an online portal next month for organizations to apply for grants from a $500 million fund designed to benefit communities surrounding Micron Technology Inc.’s planned semiconductor megafab in Clay. The portal will open Aug. 15. Groups interested in applying for a grant...
ALERT: These Campsites In New York State Have CLOSED
The recent storms that pounded portions of New York State have lead to officials closing various campsites. The summer storms that raged through the last few days left a line of destruction behind. As residents cleanup and, in some cases, start to rebuild their homes, the weather is starting to become more enjoyable with less humidity and sunny skies.
Sullivan Correctional Facility marked for closure: What to know
The Sullivan Correctional Facility will close in 2024, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision announced Thursday. The Fallsburg site is one of two maximum-security state correctional facilities DOCCS marked for closure. The other is Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Washington County. At Sullivan Correctional Facility, 426...
Local marijuana stores opened a year ago
BUFFALO, N.Y. — With it being a year since the first marijuana stores started opening in Western New York, 2 On Your Side checked in with an attorney who specializes in the cannabis industry. Last July, Western New York saw its first marijuana stores open after years of planning.
Tips for managing insulin during power outages
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) –Millions of people worldwide depend on medication to help with their medical conditions. One of these medications is insulin, which is commonly used for people with diabetes. Arnot Health interim systems director of pharmacy Rebecca Reynolds Carr says that there are multiple types of insulin. “We have your mealtime insulin, which are your […]
Daring Rescue: Many Saved After Multiple Boats Overturn In Upstate New York
Six people boating in an Upstate New York River were injured when multiple boats overturned and saved miles away. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) confirmed in its " DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review" that Forest Ranger saved six people from a river. The weekly report highlights recent statewide forest ranger action.
Northwell hospitals earn high rankings
Several area Northwell Health hosptials were recently given top honors by U.S. News and World Report, making Northwell the most-awarded health system in the state for the second year in a row. The rankings assess nearly 4,500 medical centers across the country in 15 different specialties; only 160 hospitals were...
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