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‘World’s Deadliest’ Creature Spreading Another Deadly Virus In New York
The CDC issued a warning about a virus spreading at historic levels. The CDC issued a "health alert" to notify the public and public health authorities of an increased risk of dengue virus (DENV) infections. Dengue Virus Infections Reach Historic Numbers. The CDC confirmed more cases have already been reported...
New York State Police Say SUV Hit Amish Buggy And Drove Off
Less than a week after a Kia Sedona allegedly hit an Amish horse-drawn carriage on State Route 3, offcials say another vehicle has struck a buggy. This time, the crash lead to the death of a teenage occupant, says police. One country Sheriff has a message for drivers in New...
Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union named Chamber Business of the Month
Congratulations to Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union, honored as the July Business of the Month by the Webster Chamber of Commerce. Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union, located at 815 Ridge Rd. in Webster, is known not only for its financial services, but also for its involvement with education. In 1967, they were known as the Geneva School Employees Credit Union, and were located inside a school building. In 2020, FLFCU merged with Webster Federal Credit Union and enhanced their service capabilities. They now have over 22,000 members, with assets above $215 million.
RPD: Four assaulted with golf club and knife at party on Maria Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Four people treated for injuries after Rochester Police say a person assaulted them with a golf club and knife Friday. Rochester Police responded a house on Maria Street near Clifford Avenue around 11:16 p.m. for the report of people fighting followed by a stabbing victim who was dropped off at Rochester […]
Spotted Lanternfly found in Finger Lakes Region
ROMULUS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets recently confirmed that the spotted lanternfly was spotted in the Finger Lakes region, specifically in the town of Romulus in Seneca County. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that regularly feeds on plants and crops that...
Driver strikes three pedestrians near Robinson Dr.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Officers with the Rochester Police Department say a Rochester man struck three pedestrians when he failed to stop at the intersection of Mt. Hope Avenue and Robinson Drive in Rochester on Saturday shortly before noon. The pedestrians are women ranging in age from 23-31. According to the RPD, the driver is […]
'Into the Now' and 'The Pete Griffith Band' performs in third week of Band on the Bricks
Rochester, N.Y. - Friday was a great night to spend some time outdoors listening to music. Band on the Bricks returned to the Rochester Public Market for its third week, with "The Pete Griffith Band" opening for the band "Into the Now". PREVIOUS EVENT | Bands on the Bricks Concert...
Movies with a Downtown View returns to MLK Park
Rochester, N.Y. - The Movies with a Downtown View series has returned to MLK Park on Friday. The series includes three family-friendly evening movies, starting with a free screening of the DCU's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. LAST YEAR'S EVENT | Movies with a downtown view shows 'Goonies' at Parcel...
Rochester getting an official Monopoly game
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The famous Mister Monopoly visited the Strong Museum of Play Friday to announce an official Rochester edition of the popular board game. Following in the footsteps of other cities such as Las Vegas, Boston, and New York, Rochester will be immortalized by Hasbro in this new version of the game. The […]
Police investigating a broken window at The Strong National Museum of Play
Rochester, N.Y. — An investigation is underway after a window was found broken overnight at The Strong National Museum of Play. Police said they responded to a call about the broken window around 1:40 Saturday morning and are looking into the circumstances that led up to the incident. Anyone...
NYRA to Honor First Responders at Saratoga July 25
The New York Racing Association, Inc. will continue its tradition of honoring police officers, firefighters, paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) for their dedication and service to the community on First Responders Day, Thursday, July 25, at Saratoga Race Course. First Responders Day is presented this year for the first time by Albany Med Health System.
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
On Friday, July 19th, Microsoft experienced a global outage. Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 apps were hit by widespread outages early Friday. Thousands of flights and train services were canceled globally, including more than 1,000 in the U.S., and there were disruptions to many other public and retail services.
Community shows support for WBER 90.5 FM’s fundraiser
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The community came out Friday in support of the first pop-up fundraiser for WBER 90.5 FM. The station is listener and school-supported and has been in the Rochester community since 1985. It’s owned by BOCES and students are the DJs behind the music during the day. The station also offers remote […]
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.
Northern Lights Will Be Visible This Weekend In New York
Several geometric storms have emitted from the Sun and this will cause the Northern Lights to be visible again across parts of New York State. The Northern Lights or Polar Lights happen when the light from the sun hits the magnetic fields of the Earth's atmosphere and produces a variety of colors.
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