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Lansing to Host Parade for Olympic Bronze Medalist Kyle Dake
The Lansing community is gearing up to honor one of its own this weekend with a parade celebrating two-time Olympic bronze medalist Kyle Dake. The event is scheduled for Saturday, and the parade will begin at approximately 3 p.m. The parade will start at the Lansing Town Hall and proceed...
Iconic Rochester pizzeria reopening again — this time in the suburbs
After a recent and brief run on Mt. Hope Avenue, an iconic Rochester pizzeria is headed for the suburbs. Bay & Goodman Pizza, which started with a location at the city intersection it is named for, will open at 6548 Anthony Drive in Victor on Tuesday, Aug. 20. At least, that is the hope. ...
Brittney Griner's New Nickname From Phoenix Mercury Says It All
The Phoenix Mercury are proud of what Brittney Griner accomplished at the 2024 Olympics. That much is clear after the team gave its starting center a new nickname following Team USA's gold medal win. Griner was part of the USA women's basketball team that dominated the Paris Olympics en route to ...
Rock legends reuniting for ‘Last Waltz’ tour, including Upstate NY concerts
Two rock legends are reuniting for a special tour paying tribute to The Band’s Robbie Robertson. Guitarist Mike Campbell and keyboardist Benmont Tench, both founding members of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, will lead the “Life is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24.” The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will be joined by Ryan Bingham, Jamey Johnson, and Don Was for a series of concerts celebrating the music of Robertson and “The Last Waltz.”
First look inside flooded Jasper-Troupsburg High School
JASPER, N.Y. (WETM) – 18 News got a look inside the Jasper-Troupsburg High School after it got hit by flooding for the second time in three years. In 2021, the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred devastated the property as mud and debris rushed into the first floor. The school has been closed since. About 200 […]
Crime Scene Tape, Athens Police on 'Active Scene' in Bradford County
ATHENS, PA (WENY) -- Police are on what they are calling an "active scene" at a location in Athens Township. Police were tight-lipped and wouldn't say anything other than it was an active scene. Crime scene tape was blocking off a portion of property Shepard Road. One Athens Township Police...
Lenny’s Clam Bar Celebrates 50 Years
Yeah, it’s in Howard Beach but after 50 years in business, it’s hard to find someone in Rockaway who hasn’t been to, or at least heard of Lenny’s Clam Bar. On Saturday, August 10, the streets around the iconic seafood and Italian restaurant on Cross Bay Blvd. were shut down for a big 50th anniversary bash and a street co-naming, made possible by Councilwoman Joann Ariola.
Free haircuts and hotdog event coming to Painted Post
PAINTED POST, N.Y. (WETM) – Does your kid need a fresh haircut before school starts? Fran’s Landing is hosting a “Haircuts & Hotdogs” event on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide free haircuts for kids in the area. The event will take place at the restaurant located at 996 Addison […]
Gas Powered ATV/UTV Ban Looming In New York State?
The fall will be here soon and many people are heading back to the woods or trails on their ATV/UTV. But is New York State planning to ban those that are powered by gasoline?. The summer is fading fast. However, the remnants of hurricane Debby have left plenty of mud and water behind and there are some who look at that as an opportunity to have some fun! Riding a four wheeler. side by side or dirt bike through the mud is so exciting!
World War II Warships Getting Major Support From New York State
The Buffalo waterfront is home to three United States Navy Warships, and two of those ships are in serious need of repair. So much so that it wasn't that long ago that they were taking on water, putting them on the verge of sinking. Over the last couple of years,...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with penny-sized hail to hit Saratoga and Washington counties Thursday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Thursday at 6:17 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. for Saratoga and Washington counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) are likely. "At 6:17 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Fort...
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Construction on the Newly Renovated St. John’s University Health Center
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced completion of construction on the newly renovated St. John’s University Health Sciences Center and basketball facility that will enhance the Queens community and provide exceptional opportunities for students’ educational experience. “With continued investments in New York’s colleges and universities, we’re helping our premier...
New York State DEC Rescues Man in Hudson Valley Stuck Near Waterfall
Hikers across New York state can get themselves in quite a bind, especially after getting lost or injured while on the trail. But while being unprepared or careless during a big hike can lead to trouble, sometimes it's Mother Nature that just doesn't want to cooperate. And with the state...
U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce wants to drive down tuition increases by taxing university endowments
WASHINGTON, D. C. - Saying that wealthy, elite universities need to take responsibility for ballooning student debt, U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce has introduced legislation that would require them to pay more taxes on endowment profits, and increase the number of schools that pay such taxes. The South Russell Republican and...
Two-year-old Toddler Hit by Car in Corning and Driver Charged
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- Corning City Police responded to an incident where it was reported a two-year-old child was hit by a car on Relihan Blvd. Authorities say the child was behind the vehicle when the driver, Zachary Whitney, 20, began to back up and accidentally hit the child. On...
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