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14-year-old girl seriously injured after getting hit by car in Spencerport
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A 14-year-old girl was hospitalized with serious injuries after she was hit by a car in Spencerport Friday night, according to police. Ogden Police Chief Travis Gray said just before 10 p.m., she was riding her bicycle when she crossed the intersection of Big Ridge Road and N. Union Street, failing to […]
Third annual Veterans Day Parade returning to Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The third annual Veterans Day Parade is coming back to Rochester on November 9! The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of South Goodman Street and Highland Avenue and will continue up Highland Avenue to the Greater Rochester Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Gary Beikirch Park on South Avenue. […]
RPD addresses media on MVA that killed 92-year-old man
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Rochester Police Department hosted a press conference on Friday to discuss a motor vehicle crash that took the life of a 92-year-old man Thursday afternoon. You can watch the full press conference here.
Webster residents warned of coyote sightings on nature trails
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Webster police are warning residents of recent coyote sightings in the area. Officers said they have received calls about coyotes in the area of the Webster Park and Whiting Road Nature Preserve trails. The reports indicate the coyotes are coming dangerously close to people walking on the trail and even stalking […]
Rochester Fire Department celebrates 2024 graduating interns
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Fire Department celebrated the end of its 2024 summer internship program Friday. The department held its internship graduation, where 24 interns were recognized for their hard work. Officials said throughout the summer, the interns were tasked with completing six weeks of training, which included introductory firefighting skills along with work-readiness, […]
Fundraising carnival for stray cat TNR to be held in Southport
SOUTHPORT, N.Y. (WETM) — If you don’t have plans for this Sunday, consider helping stray and feral cats in Chemung County by visiting a carnival. REM-TNR is holding its carnival at Elmer Goodwin Park in Southport from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25. This carnival will feature games, raffles, a food truck, […]
Cornell tells faculty and staff to start bringing their own meals to campus amid UAW strike
ITHACA, N.Y. — As custodians, cooks and food service workers represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) continue a strike that began on Sunday night, Cornell University has asked its faculty and staff to start bringing their own food and drinks to work, or dine off campus, when classes begin on Monday.
A peek at the World’s Smallest Diner in Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) – If you’ve ever driven through Watkins Glen, you’ve probably seen the World’s Smallest Diner. But, what is it and how long has it been here? 83-year-old Gerry Collins has run the diner for the past ten years. “Everybody’s gotta do what they enjoy. There’s no sense in just sitting around […]
5 Revolutionary War veterans buried in Greece honored in ceremony
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Five veterans of the American Revolutionary War are buried at Falls Cemetery in Greece. Saturday, the Greece Historical Society hosted a ceremony there, bringing their history to life. Local chapters of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution dressed in clothing from the time-period and carried out decades-old traditions like […]
Greece community honors Vietnam veteran at memorial blood drive
Greece, N.Y. — A blood drive was held on Saturday in honor of beloved community member and Vietnam veteran,Sgt. Gary Beikirch. The Gary Beikirch Memorial Blood Drive garnered a strong turnout at the YMCA Northwest branch in Greece as people donated their blood in Sgt. Beikirch's memory. BACKGROUND:Portion of...
House, cars severely damaged after fire in Perinton
A home and some surrounding cars in Perinton have significant damages following a fire Saturday morning. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/top-stories/house-cars-left-severely-damaged-after-reported-fire-in-perinton/
33-year-old pays $2,100/month to live with 23 roommates in Brooklyn—take a look inside
In a city as notoriously expensive as New York, it's common to see people in their late 20s and early 30s living with roommates to help manage the high cost of living. But Ishan Abeysekera has taken that to the next level with his current living situation in Brooklyn: a communal building that he shares with a whopping 23 other people.
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
New Legislation in New York Will Add Holiday Cheer
Just in time for Leaf Peeper season, Apple Picker weekends, and the Holidays the Governor of New York has signed landmark legislation that will benefit New York's small craft manufactures of spirits, ciders, and meads. Now when you discover a small batch at a distillery or brewery in New York you will be able to ship to your friends and yourself.
Highest Work Zone Speeding Ticket in New York This Year
You won't believe the highest speed recorded in a work zone this year. Slow down! Especially in work zones. The radar cameras on New York roads through the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program have captured several speeders. But one driver was caught going faster than anyone else this year.
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
New York DMV Launches New User Friendly Website
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the launch of a new and improved website designed to be more user-friendly regarding customer service. If you've ever had to deal with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) website in the past you are well aware that oftentimes it wasn't the easiest website to find what you were looking for and sometimes the customer service would be what some would call "lacking".
$646 Million Investment to Transform New York’s Health Care Workforce
Paving the Way for Future Health Care Professionals. New York has announced a transformative initiative for its health care sector, allocating up to $646 million over the next three years to the Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program. This program, supported by Workforce Investment Organizations (WIOs) such as 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds, Iroquois Healthcare Association, and the Finger Lakes Performing Provider System, aims to recruit and train thousands of new health, mental health, and social care workers. This investment will address critical workforce shortages and enhance career advancement opportunities for existing professionals across the state.
New York State Fair using reverse ATMs
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We’ve got an important reminder for fairgoers…it’s cashless. That includes parking. The cash flow at the fair is low and now you know. “We have our reverse ATMS here at the main gate. We have two of them. What people can do is with the minimum of $10 cash, they can put their money in,” said Julie LaFave, New York State Fair Director.
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