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Habitat for Humanity ReStore reopens its doors after more than a year
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- After being closed for more than a year due to a devastating fire, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in corning has opened its doors once again. The store has a fresh, new look, and has welcomed the community in again. "We're very excited here to be...
Anderson asks for answers from Gov. Hochul as Canisteo flood victims many not be eligible for funding
Kate Bowie, ‘When we found out yesterday we could not get the funding — the funding (Gov. Hochul) told us to our face we were getting, it was absolutely soul-crushing’. (Editor’s Note: We had John Anderson contact the governor’s office as he was in Allegany and Steuben counties for two days covering the flooding and attended the Sunday press conference. There are links highlighted through the story to help families in need. In the photo above, Anderson asks Hochul questions. Here is John’s reporting.)
Trailer Released For Upcoming Notre Dame Docuseries 'Here Come The Irish'
NBC's Peacock streaming platform released the official trailer for 'Here Come The Irish' on Wednesday in anticipation of the new docuseries premiering on Aug. 29. The series will go inside the Notre Dame program before, during and after the 2024 college football season, giving fans a new look ...
Iconic Rochester pizzeria reopening again — this time in the suburbs
After a recent and brief run on Mt. Hope Avenue, an iconic Rochester pizzeria is headed for the suburbs. Bay & Goodman Pizza, which started with a location at the city intersection it is named for, will open at 6548 Anthony Drive in Victor on Tuesday, Aug. 20. At least, that is the hope. ...
Man in stable condition after being hit, dragged by car
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A person was hit by a car and seriously injured near the Hudson Avenue exit of Route 104 at around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Rochester Police found a 37-year-old homeless man on his bike, pinned under the car, when they got there. Officers and Rochester firefighters lifted the car off the man.
Goodwill holds Thrift Crawl in Rochester area
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Goodwill held its third annual Thrift Crawl Tuesday. Shoppers could choose between two different routes on the Thrift Mobile Bus that made stops at Goodwill stores across the area. The Goodwill team provided styling and thrifting tips as well as a special 20 percent off in-store discount, snacks and chances to […]
Good Cause Evictions forum held in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester City Council members gathered Tuesday for a forum over Good Cause Eviction laws and LLC loopholes. Advocates say the law, if enacted, would protect renters from rent hikes and unfair evictions, and guarantee lease renewals to tenants who have been paying rent and following their lease. Rochester City Council proposed […]
A sports bar in Syracuse’s Valley will shut down after 2 murders in 2 months
Syracuse, N.Y. ― The Taste of Brooklyn Sports Bar in Valley Plaza is being shut down after a second shooting death outside in two months. A city spokesperson said Wednesday the city would revoke the permit the bar needs to operate, and is seeking to shut the place down with its nuisance abatement law.
Syracuse teen admits to fatally stabbing 13-year-old girl
Syracuse, N.Y. – A 19-year-old admitted Thursday to fatally stabbing a 13-year-old girl after a day-long disagreement in 2021. Xomara Diaz, who was 16 at the time, stabbed Naj’ee Wright, of Auburn, in the chest and arm on May 24 on West Onondaga Street. If you purchase a...
United Airlines plane with same flight number forced to make second emergency landing in as many days sparking chaos
A UNITED Airlines flight from San Francisco to Rome was diverted for the second day in a row. Yesterday’s flight to Italy was forced to land in Edmonton, Canada – over 5,000 miles from its intended destination. United Airlines flight 507 took off around 4:30 pm from San Francisco on Wednesday, according to NBC affiliate […]
Rome woman accused of causing more than $6,000 in damage to vehicle
ROME — A 32-year-old woman is accused of causing more than $6,000 in damage to her estranged husband's pickup truck, according to the Rome Police Department. Police said Nikki L. Marriott, of Sherrill, went to her estranged husband's workplace on Ellsworth Road in Rome at about 10:11 a.m. Wednesday and damaged his 2021 Dodge Ram pickup truck in the parking lot. Police said Marriott broke off both side mirrors and used them to beat multiple dents throughout the vehicle. Police said Marriott also used a hammer to damage the truck.
Woman charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident in Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. – A woman was arrested Wednesday and charged with leaving the scene of a fatal car accident. Heniyah S. Williams, 22, is accused of hitting Shane Jackson, 35, on the 100 block of West Court Street with a grey 2006 Honda Pilot around 9:20 p.m. on July 5, according to a criminal complaint filed in Syracuse City Court.
Verona Beach State Park Closes Swimming Area Due to Harmful Algal Bloom
VERONA, N.Y. -- Verona Beach State Park's swimming area is closed due to harmful algal bloom. Harmful algal blooms, or HABs, are algae that can make people and animals sick, and can impact drinking water, causing discoloration of the water, floating scums and unpleasant odors. According to the New York...
Massive Tornado Damage Renders 82 Buildings in Rome Uninhabitable
It's official, roughly 500 structures in Rome need to be repaired or demolished entirely after a tornado ripped through the city last month. It's been nearly a month since an EF-2 tornado devastated the City of Rome, sparking an intense recovery mission involving local, state, and national officials. Due to...
Auburn man faces prison in worker’s comp scam
AUBURN, NY (CortacaToday) — An Auburn man faces up to five years in prison in a case of worker’s comp fraud. Christopher Gleason worked for the US Postal Service when he sprained his ankle on the job in January 2022. The 36-year-old had to electronically fill out a compensation form every two weeks to continue receiving benefits.
REVIEW: Doobie Brothers, Steve Winwood at SPAC a dream show for classic rock devotees
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tuesday night’s double bill at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center was a dream for any devotee of classic rock. Not only did we have the mighty Doobie Brothers continuing their sprawling 50th anniversary jaunt, but also the legendary Steve Winwood as opener. Winwood’s punchy one-hour,...
Ellen DeGeneres Is ‘Coming Clean’: Inside the ‘Jaw-Dropping Secrets She Hid From the World’
She wasted no time addressing the elephant in the room. “I got kicked out of show business because I’m mean,” Ellen DeGeneres announced to the crowd at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall on August 1, adding that she was previously kicked out because she was gay. “Eventually, they’re going to kick me out a third time for being old!”
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