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Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
Pat Ryan says ‘no doubt’ Harris on top of ticket boosts Democrats’ chance at House majority
Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) on Sunday expressed confidence that Vice President Harris’s ascension to the top of the Democratic presidential ticket will boost the party’s chance at taking back the House majority this fall. “Definitely, no doubt,” Ryan said when asked by CBS News’s “Face the Nation” anchor Margaret Brennan if Democrats have a better…
Horseracing Wrongs protests at Travers: 'You wouldn't do this to your dog'
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (WRGB) — With every major race in New York, there is always a group stationed outside the main gate protesting the sport, and how horses are treated. The Horseracing Wrongs group has been advocating for rules and laws against horse racing, saying that it's abuse. They tell fans as they walk in, how many horses die each year due to racing.
Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others In New York
A doctor is explaining why mosquitoes bite some people more than others. Did you know that mosquitoes are considered the "world's deadliest" creatures. That's according to the CDC. Zika virus, West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are three viruses spread by these insects that can cause a fatal infection.
Vehicle crashes into Chili gym, no injuries reported
Chili, N.Y. — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a vehicle that plowed into a building in Chili Sunday afternoon. According to fire officials, the incident occurred just before 1:30 p.m. on Chili Avenue and damaged the exterior of the building. "The vehicle here struck...
Minority City Council bloc talks Rochester housing; and why some voters on the left don't view Hochul the same as Harris and Walz on the economy: coming up on "Connections," Monday, August 26, 2024
12:00: Minority City Council bloc talks Rochester housing. 1:00: Why some voters on the left don't view Hochul the same as Harris and Walz on the economy. The minority bloc on Rochester City Council is focused on housing, and they want Rochester to opt-in to legislation known as the Good Cause Eviction Law. The law is meant to make sure that landlords have a justified reason for evicting a tenant. They discuss how they view the housing crisis, and what city government can do to make housing more affordable and accessible. Our guests:
Warm start to the work week
Rochester, NY (WHAM) - It looks like our gradual warming trend will continue as we head into the work week. You can also expect a little more humidity as well with the dew point in the low to mid 60s for Monday and Tuesday. As for today, the temperature reached...
Greece community honors Vietnam veteran at memorial blood drive
Greece, N.Y. — A blood drive was held on Saturday in honor of beloved community member and Vietnam veteran,Sgt. Gary Beikirch. The Gary Beikirch Memorial Blood Drive garnered a strong turnout at the YMCA Northwest branch in Greece as people donated their blood in Sgt. Beikirch's memory. BACKGROUND:Portion of...
Federal Reserve to cut interest rates: Local financial expert says recession is still a possibility
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Interest rates are expected to come down, according to Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell. Economists said the cut could happen as early as September. This was a widely expected move from the Fed. To curb inflation over the past two years, the Fed kept interest rates relatively high to avoid major […]
Daniel's Law Task Force to hear presentations on crisis service training for law enforcement
The Daniel's Law Task Force is set to hold another virtual meeting on Monday. The program stems from proposed legislation known as Daniel's Law, named for Daniel Prude, who died in 2020 of asphyxiation while in Rochester police custody during a mental health incident. The task force says members will...
Why do leaves change colors during the fall season?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Fall is almost here and so too are pumpkin spiced lattes, chillier temperatures and the beautiful fall foliage. But have you ever thought about why leaves change colors during the fall season in particular? Let’s break it down. So, why exactly do leaves change color? All leaves contain chlorophyll. According to […]
New York Thruway sues Cuomo bridge contractors
(The Center Square) — The builders of the $4 billion Mario M. Cuomo bridge in upstate New York are being sued by the state, which alleges that the consortium of companies behind the project used substandard materials. The New York State Thruway Authority filed the lawsuit in the state Superior Court against Tappan Zee Constructors, alleging breach of contract for allegedly refusing to replace anchor pipes that connect the cables to the three-mile-long bridge that had previously been flagged by state officials for not meeting...
State Agriculture Department urges vaccination for mosquito-borne virus
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The State Agriculture Department is urging horse owners to vaccinate their horses against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus as cases are being seen throughout several areas in New York State. There is no cure for EEE or WNV which can be fatal for unvaccinated horses. So far this year, […]
N.Y. Lottery: 2 lucky winners take home $50K in third-prize Powerball tickets
There were two lucky winners recently in New York state who recently scored $50,000 with third-prize Powerball tickets. The New York Lottery announced the two winning tickets for the Aug. 21 drawing matched four white balls and the red Powerball. One prize-winning ticket each was sold at Moreno Brother’s, located at 9415 Astoria Blvd., in East Elmhurst, and at Weis Markets, located at 1109-11 Main Union Center Hwy, in Endicott.
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey Stop & Shops to stop selling tobacco, hold 2 cigarette buybacks
Quincy, Mass. – Stop & Shop announced today that it will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery retailer with stores across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey plans to end sales of all tobacco products at all stores by August 31 as a part of the brand’s commitment to community wellness.
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