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Bull’s Head Revitalization Project funding approved by Rochester City Council
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester City Councilmembers voted unanimously Tuesday to use state money to fund a portion of the final design and construction of The Bull’s Head Revitalization Project. The $750,000 reimbursement from the State Department of Transportation will get tacked on to the existing $1,000,000 for this specific work. Plans for the project […]
World of Outlaws Set for Three Pennsylvania Races, 2024’s Lone New York Stop
YORK HAVEN, PA (July 23, 2024) – The summer stretch continues with another busy week of action for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. First, Sprint Car racing’s fiercest rivalry resumes with three races over four nights in Pennsylvania where the Posse awaits. Then, it’s north to New York for the season’s one visit to the “Empire State.”
NY school districts ranked 1 to 678 by full value tax rates: See highest, lowest in CNY
The school district with the highest full value property tax rate in New York in 2023 was Levittown in Nassau County on Long Island, according to data from the state Comptroller’s Office. The rate there was $33.38 per $1,000 of the full taxable value of property in the district....
Red Wings walk off IronPigs, move to three-way tie for first
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – It’d been a long time since the Rochester Red Wings’ last game at Innovative Field: 16 days. Their return ended in chaos… and victory, as center fielder Dylan Crews singled with two outs in the ninth, only for a desperate attempt at a forceout by Lehigh Valley IronPigs shortstop Scott Kingery to go sailing past the second baseman, allowing the walk-off run to score to give the Red Wings a 4-3 win.
Rochester City Council approves funding for Durand Eastman Park improvement project
Rochester, N.Y. — City Council voted Tuesday to approve funding for an improvement project at Durand Eastman Park. The legislation authorized $500,000 in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to partially finance construction services. The proposed project focuses on drainage solutions and erosion control for trails at...
Motorcyclist dead after crash at Rochester intersection
A motorcyclist is dead following a crash in Rochester on Tuesday. At approximately 6:10 p.m., Rochester police officers responded to a serious accident involving a vehicle and a motorcycle at the intersection of St. Paul Boulevard and St. Bridget’s Drive. Upon arrival, officers found the motorcyclist in critical condition, police said. ...
Beloved New York Retail Store Address Massive Closing Rumors
A very popular store with many locations in New York State is addressing its closing rumors. In late June, Bob's Stores announced a " Going-Out-of-Business Sale." Bob's Stores announced that the company was closing all of its locations after over 70 years in business. "Despite making swift and aggressive changes...
‘I never gave up’: Rochester woman who survived brutal machete attack shares her story of resilience
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Tina Schreib, a Rochester woman who was viciously attacked with a machete, is sharing her story for the first time with News10NBC in hopes that it might help other women. On Tuesday, Schreib faced the man accused in her brutal attack for the first time in...
Crescent Beach owner sues bank over $593K dispute amid check-kiting allegations
In late March local restauranteur and event planner Katherine Mott walked into a branch of Community Bank, seeking to take out about $593,000 that her businesses had recently deposited. An official at the bank refused, possibly aware of a recent lawsuit by Five Star Bank accusing Mott and her varied businesses of a...
New York State Home Improvement Program Supports Low-Income Homeowners
The Targeted Home Improvement Program (T-HIP) is overseen by the New York State Department of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and it aims to provide support to low- and moderate-income homeowners in economically disadvantaged areas. The T-HIP program targets regions with a history of housing discrimination and segregated living patterns,...
Giant 220-pound fish caught in the Hudson Valley by endangered species research team
This photo is a real catch. Biologists and volunteers working for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Hudson River Estuary Program spent several weeks in May and June studying trends in the local Atlantic sturgeon population. During that time, they caught a female Atlantic sturgeon weighing at...
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
Car seat inspections held in Gates
Every fourth Tuesday of the month at the Gates Fire Department, certified car seat inspectors help make sure parents and caregivers are safely transporting their precious cargo. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/gates/car-seat-inspections-held-in-gates/
Rising theft at produce stand forces local farmer to limit sales
PALMYRA, N.Y. — A farmer in Marion is shutting down most of his produce stand because of a few bad apples. James Ryan, a third-generation farmer, says stealing has gotten so bad that he’s doing away with most of his roadside sales. “I think that maybe why they...
Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold In Buffalo
Lottery players in Western New York have been very lucky this month as the New York State Lottery announced another Top Prize winning ticket was sold here. One top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket from Saturday's evening drawing was sold at Food Port Enterprises located at 1225 Broadway in Buffalo. That...
Out-of-state college students struggle to get continuous mental health care. What are lawmakers doing?
While many college students are home for the summer, some who cross state lines between home and school are struggling to navigate a complex mental health system. Namely, New York state doesn’t allow for inter-state telehealth therapy, and college students are particularly vulnerable to falling through the cracks. It’s...
After months of protest and a push for reform, what has changed in Rochester policing?
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo demanded police reform during the pandemic. Those plans have shown mixed results. And his successor, Gov. Kathy Hochul has said 'that era is over' and sought to increase police funding.
South Clinton Ave. re-opens after investigation into ‘suspicious package’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police re-opened South Clinton Avenue as an investigation into a suspicious package continues. Officers said a package was found in the 800 block of S. Clinton Ave. A section was closed and nearby residents were asked to stay indoors. This happened after RPD’s Professional Standards Section found the package in […]
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