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Fishermen swim about 5 miles to shore after boat capsizes
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Deputies with the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office say two fishermen were able to swim ashore after their boat capsized on Sunday, July 14. Sheriff Chris Burke said 71-year-old Peter Keppler of Medina and 44-year-old William Wittman of Albion were about 5 miles offshore on a 1994 fishing boat that is 26 […]
Man acts in self defense during stabbing on Sawyer St.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Officers with the Rochester Police Department received reports of a stabbing Friday evening on Sawyer Street near Wellington Avenue in Rochester. When they arrived to the scene, officers located a 61-year-old man from Rochester who had at least one stab wound to his lower body. According to the RPD, the investigation […]
Mets Daily Prospect Report, 7/19/24: Rudick rocks one
SYRACUSE 13, ROCHESTER 2 (BOX) A nine-run 5th inning propelled Syracuse to an easy win over the Rochester Red Wings in their first game out of the break. Both Rhylan Thomas and Luke Ritter had three-hit days, Carlos Cortes went deep, and Brett Baty walked three times (a potentially encouraging sign as he works through approach issues). Meanwhile, Tylor Megill struck out seven, though he did also walk four.
WNY Experiencing Warmest Start to Year on Record
Most of Western New York is off to its warmest start to a year on record. That's according to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, based on readings from several of its climate stations as of Thursday, including the Dunkirk Airport. Meteorologist Kirk Apffel says what's notable is that five of the first six months of the year have been among the top 10 warmest on record at the Buffalo Airport...
CCIDA is Western New York's Top Economic Development Agency for 2023
The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency was the top ranking economic development agency in Western New York State for 2023. That’s according to Buffalo Business First, which provided a list of the region’s top economic development agencies in its July 12, 2024 issue. According to Business First, it’s the first time the CCIDA has landed in the No. 1 spot (out of seven) on the publication’s ranking of the economic development agencies in Buffalo and Western New York.
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
Fair queen contestants get down to earth, in the air during first night pageant
It didn’t take long for the action to begin at Genesee County fairgrounds Friday evening, as the six-horse hitch teams made their way to the horse arena and nine young ladies prepared to take the main stage one by one for the first half of the fair queen pageant.
Rochester kicks off Pride Parade and Festival
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester is on track is on track to have its largest pride celebration it’s ever had. Organizers with Trillium Health say more than 200 marching groups will be taking part in this year’s parade which starts at the intersection of South Avenue and Science Parkway at 11 a.m. The parade ends […]
Thursday American Legion Wrap: Greece Post and Irondequoit Post 134 sweep into semi-finals
GREECE POST 468 (17-1) 5. Derrick Allen went 3-for-4 including a two-out RBI single to cap a three-run sixth as Greece Post pulled away from a tie game. Knotted at two, Jeffrey Broadnax led the frame with a single. Kaleb Juliano reached on a hit by pitch. After a Parker Zeiser sacrifice bunt put runners on second and third, Jaden Madrid connected on a go-ahead, run-scoring single to bring home Broadnax. Brady Gerig made it a 4-2 game with a sacrifice bunt of his own, and Allen drove in Madrid. Allen had two RBI along with a triple and a run scored earlier in the game. Madrid scored twice. Broadnax went 2-for-3. Gerig stole two bases on the day. Weston Elkovitch was 2-4 with an RBI. Quentin Grimes struck out five without issuing a walk and allowed one run on four hits over 3.2 innings of relief work to pick up the win. Brody Froman had a single. Tré Walker doubled and scored the tying run in the fifth as part of a 3-4 effort to lead Meyers-Ingraham. Walker scored both runs for Meyers-Ingraham. Matt Riddell was 2-3 with an RBI. AJ LaLoggia singled, walked and drove in a run.
Upstate, New York Angler Smashes NYS Fishing Record
What's the biggest fish you've ever caught? Did it break any records?. One man in Upstate New York can answer that question confidently with a big old, YES!. The Department of Environmental Conservation shared exciting news for one Upstate New York angler. According to a social media post, a man...
In his own words: New York man with ALS, given 2-5 years to live, wants right to die
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of stories exploring New York’s controversial proposed Medical Aid in Dying Act. At stake is how the law defines what is permissible as people face heart-wrenching decisions about how to spend their final days. Are you a Staten Islander who supports or opposes medical aid in dying? Do you have a terminal illness? Email Lauren Lovallo at llovallo@siadvance.com.
Popular ice cream shop coming to Greece
Greece is getting a Bruster’s Real Ice Cream. It’s under construction at 824 Long Pond Road and sits next to a plaza that is anchored by Flight West Wine & Whiskey Bar and the Great American Diner. No opening date has been announced, but the business is accepting job applications. ...
$500 Million Investment to Benefit Central NY Communities
The Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development (ESD), will begin accepting Letters of Intent on August 15. This $500 million fund is designed to boost Micron's $100 billion investment in New York, expected to create nearly 50,000 jobs in Central New York.
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