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RIT, SU and Ithaca College ranked among the top 25 American film schools
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – RIT, Syracuse University and Ithaca College have been ranked on ‘The Hollywood Reporter’s top film schools list’. This is the first time RIT’s School of Film and Animation earned a spot on ‘The Hollywood Reporter’s top film schools list’. The Hollywood reporter sited RIT’s emphasis on the intersection of Hollywood and […]
Second prize-winning Lotto ticket sold in Albany
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — A second prize-winning ticket for the August 17 New York LOTTO drawing, valued at more than $120,000, was sold in Albany. The prize winning ticket worth $127,409 was sold at Stewart's Shop on Northern Boulevard in Albany. The winning numbers for the New York LOTTO...
NY weather: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Herkimer and Hamilton counties Sunday night
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 9:29 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 10:15 p.m. for Herkimer and Hamilton counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 9:28 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles southeast...
Connecticut's sales tax-free week is here. Here's what's exempt.
HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut's sales tax-free week begins Sunday and runs through Saturday.This is the 25th year for the annual sales tax holiday."This year's tax-free holiday lands a little earlier to give families a head start for the back-to-school season, which will be here before we know it," Gov. Ned Lamont said in a statement. "As always, I encourage shoppers to take the time to stop by some of Connecticut's local businesses and support our amazing small business community."What items are exempt during Connecticut's sales tax-free week?Most items of clothing and footwear that cost less than $100 per item are...
CPCA Gears Up for a Busy September with 5K and Wine Events
Welcome Hudson Valley! This is Conor Walsh, host of In Touch, Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley’s Award-Winning Public Affairs and Issues program. This week on In Touch, we speak with Rachel Johnson and Kate Guinan from The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, CPCA for short. We’ll be discussing their Updates to their Child Sex Trafficking initiative, along with their upcoming One Too Many 5K happening between Sept 13-15, and their event with Compassion Veterinary called "Paws & Pours for Prevention" at Benmarl Winery on September 29.
A few more storms are possible on Sunday
Sunday August 18, 2024 — The weekend will end with another chance for showers and a few thunderstorms. While temperatures will be cooler than on Saturday, humidity levels will still be somewhat elevated. A closed low continues to trek eastward and will be very close to Rochester by Sunday...
New York State Man Dies After Concrete Wall Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died Tuesday morning after a freak accident at a scrap yard where he was employed. An investigation into the matter revealed that one of the man's coworkers accidentally struck a concrete wall, which caused it to become unstable and fall. Deaths On the...
Tesla’s New York Gigafactory Deal Set for Major Overhaul—What’s Changing?
Tesla's agreement with New York State regarding its Buffalo Gigafactory is about to undergo significant changes as the current deal nears expiration. The factory, known for producing Tesla’s Solar Roof and Superchargers, also employs Autopilot data analysts. Under the existing agreement, Tesla is required to maintain a workforce of 1,460 people at the Gigafactory and a total of 2,000 employees across the state. Failing to meet these thresholds would trigger a $41 million fine.
Emergency Landing Incident In Flight To Western New York
Although several experts say that flying is the safest mode of transportation, that doesn’t prevent many people from being anxious to get on an airplane; especially with the issues of Boeing covering our newsfeeds. It’s true that most flights get to and from their destination without any incident at...
NY-21 Democratic candidate Paula Collins discusses campaign topics in Beekmantown
BEEKMANTOWN, N.Y. — Paula Collins, the Democratic Party candidate looking to unseat Northern New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik this November, made a campaign stop in Beekmantown on Sunday. Collins, who is running for the NY-21 seat, spoke exclusively with NBC5 News, expressing her determination to challenge the five-term Republican...
NY weather: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in New York early Sunday evening
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 4:38 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Monroe, Livingston and Ontario counties. Residents can look for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:38 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Geneseo, moving east at...
New York State Residents Should Prepare Now For More Hurricanes
Following destruction from the remnants of Hurricane Debby, New York officials say New Yorkers should brace for more hurricanes this summer. Debby was a hurricane when it hit Florida last week. It was a Tropical Depression when it hit New York State. Tropical Storm Debby In Hudson Valley. The remnants...
New Yorkers Told To ‘Destroy & Discard’ Food Sold In New York
Nearly 450 people nationwide, including many New Yorkers, got very sick from vegetables. The CDC is warning of a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers. Multistate Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Cucumbers. Illnesses dates range from March 11, 2024, to June 4, 2024. Recalled cucumbers are being linked to at least...
Report: NYS Shut Down Three Illegal Cannabis Stores in Chautauqua County in July
New York State has closed 17 businesses in Western New York, including three in Chautauqua County, for allegedly selling cannabis products without a license since Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation in May expanding cannabis enforcement powers. That's according to a report this week in the Buffalo News. The local shops that have been shut down are the In & Out Express Mart at 102 East 2nd Street in Dunkirk, 615 Smoke & Vape at 615 North Main Street in Jamestown, and Tiger Puff Smoke at 56 East Main Street in Falconer. All three were closed in July. Since May, more than 1,000 illegal dispensaries have been shut down statewide.
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