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Day 11 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Ever since the State Fair started selling 7-ounce cups of milk for a quarter, chocolate has outsold plain ol’ boring white milk 12-to-1. That explains why it ranks No. 3 in State Fair Food Hall of Fame. As in years past, the state bigwigs will...
Southern New York Braces for Severe Thunderstorms Today: Flash Flooding, High Winds Until 8PM
Binghamton, NY – Residents of Southern New York should prepare for severe thunderstorms today, which could lead to flash flooding and hazardous conditions. A warm front moving through the area will bring scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms this morning, but the threat will intensify this afternoon. According to...
NY will use Medicaid funding for housing, transportation and food
Queens residents receive food and other items from Food Bank For New York City at Elmhurst Hospital on September 16, 2021. Social factors like stable housing and food access weigh heavily on public health. A Biden administration waiver will allow the state to more thoroughly support them. [ more › ]
DOT Replaces Buffalo Speed Camera With New York State Troopers
The New York State Department of Transportation's efforts to control speeding in work and construction zones throughout the Empire State have been impacting the area. According to data released by NYSDOT, more than 5,000 crashes at construction zones have occurred since 2020. Because of that, New York State passed a new law in 2021 allowing the New York State Thruway Authority and New York State Department of Transportation to automatically enforce construction zone speed limits by electronically monitoring speed and issuing tickets.
Women's Soccer Clipped By Nazareth, 1-0
Rochester, N.Y. – The Stevens Institute of Technology women's soccer team was clipped by Nazareth College 1-0 on Saturday afternoon. Newcomer Maddie Nau earned her first start as a Duck and was tested early, making her first save of the game in the fifth minute. The Golden Eagles broke through in the 13th minute, as Shannon Sgombick notched an unassisted tally. Stevens had their first shot on frame in the 16th minute, with Sophia Murphy getting stopped by Annika Monfort.
Is New York One of the Country’s Hardest Working States?
Americans work a lot. According to the World Economic Forum, the average American works almost 1,800 hours a year. This is among some of the longest average hours out of any of the most industrialized nations. But if you are or know that person who refuses to take all their...
Community marks International Overdose Awareness Day
Rochester, N.Y. — A local gathering ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day was held on Thursday to honor the lives lost and the families affected. The event acknowledged the devastating impact overdoses have on communities while promoting reduction strategies and support services. Organizers hope to build a supportive environment...
Slew of Cornell alums led by hotel execs buy South Hill hotel and spa
ITHACA, N.Y. — La Tourelle Hotel and Spa, set on 15 acres of farmland on Ithaca’s South Hill, was purchased this spring by a group of mostly Cornell University alumni after being owned and managed by the Wiggins family since the late 1980s. Under a newly formed LLC,...
‘This was not a random act,’ several people found dead after Irondequoit fire, police investigating incident as homicide
Note: The Irondequoit Police Department will be holding a press conference on the matter Monday at noon. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Several people were found dead inside a home in Irondequoit after crews were called there for a reported fire. The investigation began Saturday morning around 5:30 at a Knapp Avenue house. Firefighters were met […]
School Year Stress: Acing the Back-to-School Season
The beginning of the school year brings busy schedules, routine adjustments, and—for many—lots of stress. Recently, the Surgeon General released an advisory calling attention to parents' and caregivers' stress and mental health concerns. The statement pointed out that 48% of parents say that most days their stress is completely overwhelming.
Is New York One of the Country’s Hardest Working States?
Americans work a lot. According to the World Economic Forum, the average American works almost 1,800 hours a year. This is among some of the longest average hours out of any of the most industrialized nations. But if you are or know that person who refuses to take all their...
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. *This post was originally published on 7/24. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov....
Men’s Soccer: #13 Cortland Takes Down Rochester 2-1 in Season Opener
CORTLAND, N.Y. – Matt Shultz (Oneonta) and Mateo Marra (Ossining) each scored a first-half goal, and junior goalkeeper Jordan Ott (Fort Worth, Tx./Southwest Christian) saved a penalty in the 83rd minute to secure a 2-1 victory for the nationally 13th-ranked Cortland men’s soccer team over Rochester on Friday evening on Holloway Field. Cortland moves to 1-0-0 with the win, while Rochester begins the season at 0-1-0.
Women's Cross Country Takes First At Fisher-Rodenbeck Invite
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The SUNY Geneseo women's cross country team opened up its 2024 season on a high note, taking first overall at the Fisher-Rodenbeck Invitational. The Knights placed seven runners in the top-20 and tallied 41 points to win the meet. Ari Reback began her freshman campaign with a...
Skywriter display over Rochester Friday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A skywriter left smiley faces, hearts, and butterflies in the sky over the Rochester region Friday evening. Pilot Nathan Hammond was previously scheduled to fly his modified deHaviland Chipmunk aircraft over Buffalo, Rochester, and Batavia ahead of the Wings Over Batavia Air Show. The air show is happening Saturday and Sunday […]
Saunders College of Business unveils upgraded Max Lowenthal Hall with ‘Opening Bell’ ceremony
RIT’s Saunders College of Business marked the start of the academic year with a “Opening Bell” ceremony and picnic Aug. 28 to unveil the latest upgrades to Max Lowenthal Hall. RIT President David Munson; donors Chance Wright ’18 (advertising photography), Susan Holliday ’85 (MBA), Dinah Gueldenpfennig Weisberg...
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