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Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Ground Broken on Long Island on nation's largest offshore wind farm
SHIRLEY, N.Y. -- There was a historic groundbreaking Wednesday for New York's next offshore wind farm, which will be seven times bigger than the first one.Years in the making, winds of change are coming to the state's energy grid. Months after South Fork Wind went live, the far bigger Sunrise Wind will have 84 turbines to generate 924 megawatts, making it the largest wind farm in the nation.Ocean winds will be supplying the project's clean energy by 2026."Six hundred thousand homes. That is the metric and that is a true game changer for Long Island," said Doreen Harris, president of...
Upstate New York Woman Snaps Viral, ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Storm Photo
A woman in Upstate NY shared a stunning storm photo that many thought was fake. But it's not, and weather experts agree she snapped a once-in-a-lifetime picture. It's as if someone married two images together; one side of the photo is ominously grey, while the other is surprisingly sunny, and two massive lightning strikes make this photo electrify the image. Oh, and a stunning rainbow splits the image in half.
Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
(FORT COLLINS, CO) Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk.
Northwell Rated New York’s Most Awarded Health System by U.S. News
North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) in Manhasset led the way as New York’s No. 1 hospital, tied with three other health systems for the top honor, and recognized as a national Honor Roll Hospital, U.S. News said. NSUH, which recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, ranked in the top 51 nationally in all 10 specialties it serves, including the two top-performing categories in the health system; The hospital’s orthopedics program ranked seventh in the United States while diabetes/endocrine disorders placed 10th.
‘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...
181st Ontario County Fair opening Tuesday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Ontario County Fair is back for its 181st year in Canandaigua! The fair features events such as 4-H youth activities and events, youth livestock and animal shows, vendors and Exhibitors Hall, live music and food vendors and Midway rides by Playland Amusements will also occur daily. A one of a […]
Dierks Bentley next up at CMAC: What to know, remaining summer concerts
Grammy-nominated country artist Dierks Bentley will take the stage at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center Saturday in Hopewell for his "Gravel & Gold Tour." The "What Was I Thinkin'" singer has had 22 number-one songs, eight billion streams, three Country Music Awards, 15 Grammy nominations, and membership into the Grand Ole Opry. He...
Prison released mentally ill woman on cross-country bus ride against father’s warnings
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The father of a woman released from a federal prison in Texas who was put on a bus to Rochester says the prison knew there would be problems and should not have put her on the bus Anthony Rogers said. Takesha Rogers was arrested for breaking...
Autism Up's bike camp helps 40 kids learn to ride at Nazareth University
Pittsford, N.Y. — Autism Up's iCan bike camp is underway at the Golisano Training Center on the Nazareth University campus. The five-day camp helps those with developmental disabilities learn to ride a bike. This year, there are 40 participants ages eight and up, including 15-year-old Mia. "I have always...
Webster police chief speaks on sergeant's alleged protocol breach
Webster, N.Y. (WHAM) — The Webster Police Department says a sergeant broke department protocol and has been placed on administrative leave following an interaction with an off-duty Rochester police officer. Webster Police Sergeant Michael Wilder responded to a call April 1 on Orchard Street in the village of Webster....
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