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Former Palmyra man arrested for animal cruelty
Palmyra Village Police conducted an extensive investigation of Brian Gelletto, age 51, formerly of Birdsall Parkway in Palmyra, after receiving videos of him viciously beating a three year-old Great Dane. The videos show him beating the dog with his closed fists, kicking and beating the animal on several occasions in...
Lyons mother charged with three counts of Endangering
State Troopers of Wolcott received a ‘check the welfare’ call concerning a mother at Canal Street in Lyons on Friday (6/28) at 1:02 p.m. It is alleged that Kayla Miller, age 33, was found passed out and troopers were unable to wake her up. Troopers found three children, ages 5, 7, and 10 in the apartment.
Outlaw country's Cody Jinks talks CMAC gig
Country singer-songwriter Cody Jinks joins Good Day Rochester by Zoom ahead of his headlining show at CMAC. "I'm down here in Texas, and [the weather] is pretty much like 100, 100, 100," Jinks says. "So it's gonna be pretty good to get up there." Jinks hails from Haltom City, Texas,...
3 teens arrested after stolen car chase in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Three teenage boys were arrested after police chased a stolen car through Rochester Friday. According to the Rochester Police Department, the car was taken in a gunpoint robbery on Thursday. An officer saw the car around 4:00 p.m. Friday. Police said the car sped away when they tried to pull it […]
NEXT THURSDAY (7/11/24) – Empowering Seniors Against Fraud
A representative from Summit Federal Credit Union will visit the library on Thursday, July 11, at 11:00 AM to discuss Empowering Seniors Against Fraud. Fraud and identity theft targeting senior citizens is an increasingly widespread occurrence. This presentation will discuss ways fraudsters reach out to and attempt to defraud and scam the senior population, as well as strategies and information on how to minimize your risk of becoming a victim. Finally, the presenters will talk about current trends and recent examples of fraudulent activity so you can be more aware to better protect yourself and your personal information.
Friends, colleagues remember fallen Officer Jamieson Ritter
As condolences pour in from those here at home, News 8 is learning more about fallen Officer Jamieson Ritter and the impact he is leaving on the community. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/focused-on-serving-others-friends-colleagues-remember-fallen-officer-jamieson-ritter/
Neighbors frustrated after police break up large teen fight at Rochester’s MLK Park on Fourth of July
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester’s Fourth of July ended with police breaking up a crowd of teenagers fighting at and around Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square. This comes almost two weeks after a mass shooting there wounded six people. Since then, people who go to...
KeyBank brings 'Automated Thank You Machine' to Rochester area
Rochester, N.Y. — KeyBank is bringing a new way to say "thank you" to the community this weekend. The bank's mobile Automated Thank You Machines are real ATMs that travel around the area on electric bikes, dispensing treats like cookies, tacos, and toys. It's part of a KeyBank campaign...
July4 at Durand Eastman: A day for beach and BBQ
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Crowds have been packing in to Durand Eastman Beach all day Thursday to celebrate the Fourth of July. People were beating the heat in Lake Ontario, and throwing parties at the park. It was cookouts as far as the eye could see along Durand Eastman Beach....
Seneca Park Zoo offers July 4th membership deal
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Seneca Park Zoo is offering a special deal on memberships for the Fourth of July. If you buy or renew a membership on Independence Day, two free months will be added to it. Individual memberships start at $65, and family memberships start at $125. College students pay $50. Click here […]
Portion of Norton Street closed due to water main break
Rochester, N.Y. — Crews are working to repair a water main break on the city's north side. Norton Street was closed early Thursday afternoon between Klein and Townsend streets. The break affected 40 properties in the area, according to a city spokesperson, who said water is being made available...
Charges not expected against driver of U-Haul truck that hit 7-year-old boy in Greece
Greece, N.Y. — Police said charges are not expected against the driver of a U-Haul truck that hit and injured a 7-year-old boy on the Fourth of July. Officers responded to the area of West Ridge and Stone roads around 3 p.m. Thursday for a report of a pedestrian struck.
Two accused of creating and using explosives in Greece
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two men have been accused of creating explosives to damage property in Greece. On June 24, the Greece Police Department said they heard complaints and saw on social media that explosives were being used to blow up items in a neighborhood. It was alleged that 32-year-old Kurt Lowenguth was using homemade […]
NY weather update: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in New York Saturday morning
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 7:28 a.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 8 a.m. for Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga and Schenectady counties. Residents can look for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:28 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Galway, or...
New York Tops the Charts in Prenup Agreements
Did you know that almost 1 in 5 New York couples (18%) have a formal prenup in place? Too be honest with you, I would have that number would be higher. TurboDebt decided to do a survey, so they talked to 3,000 married couples to find out how many of them had a prenup. We know that 18% of New York couples have a prenup and it turns out that the Empire State is ahead of the game.
Federal Grand Jury in New York Considers Criminal Case Against Diddy
A recent update in the investigation of sex trafficking allegations involving Diddy indicates that significant progress has been made. According to a new report by @vanityfair, a federal grand jury in New York is considering evidence in a criminal investigation involving the mogul. Additionally, he is confronting another lawsuit in a string of civil cases ... Read more The post Federal Grand Jury in New York Considers Criminal Case Against Diddy appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
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