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The Truth Behind New York’s Invasive and Toxic Worm
There's a toxic predator in New York... but is the problem really as serious as media outlets would lead us to believe?. While the term "invasive" rightfully sets off alarm bells for many New Yorkers, it can be important to understand how invasive. The massive influx of spongy moth caterpillars earlier this year, for instance, posed a serious threat to many local trees... but what about a predatory worm?
Field Hockey Falls 4-1 in Opener at U of R
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Hawks hit the road on Friday night for their conference opener against the University of Rochester Yellowjackets. Location: Rochester, N.Y. Records: Hartwick (0-1 Overall), Univ. of Rochester (1-0 Overall) WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. The Hawks fell behind quickly, conceding a goal just over two...
How ‘Real Housewives’ Have Taken Over the Hudson Valley
A lot of have familiar faces have been spotted around the Hudson Valley lately. I've mentioned this a few times, but I'm a very big fan of the 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' lol. The show is still going on strong and it probably had one of the most explosive season finales in show history recently. The ladies on the show are pretty unforgettable and I've always wondered what they are like in "real life". We might have the chance to find that out because recently the Jersey ladies (and men) have been spending time, shopping, supporting their family, running the family business and opening new businesses in New York.
Women's Soccer Opens Season with 2-1 win over Stevens
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The RIT women's soccer team defeated Stevens, 2-1 in the season opener Friday afternoon at Tiger Stadium. Senior Jessie Gomez netted the game-winner for RIT in the 87th minute for the Tigers. HOW IT HAPPENED. RIT scored first in the 58th minute with a tap-in goal from...
Community Emergency Response Team courses are being offered again in Rochester
ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) — Have you ever heard of the Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT? You might not have, but like many first responders, they’re people in your community ready to help when disaster strikes. CERT first arrived in New York right here in Rochester in 2002, while the program itself was initially developed […]
Top prize wining TAKE 5 lottery ticket sold in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A TAKE 5 top-prize winning ticket worth more than $20,600 was recently sold in New York City, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced one top prize ticket for the Take 5 Midday drawing, worth $20,656, was sold on Friday, Aug. 30 at Star Care Pharmacy, located at 17520 Hillside Ave. in Jamaica, Queens.
Local family makes fantasy football draft a tradition
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC-TV) — It looked like your traditional family reunion. Folks young and old were stuffed into Joe Blakely’s backyard, sitting at folding tables yukking it up while munching on pizza and wings. But then Blakely, donning a black sports jacket, stood and asked if everyone was ready to make their fourth round picks. […]
Big Boi, small crowd: OutKast rapper underwhelms at NYS Fair (concert review, photos)
Twenty years ago, OutKast was the biggest hip-hop act in America. On Friday night, one-half of the iconic duo performed in front of the smallest crowd at the New York State Fair’s Suburban Park stage this year. Big Boi drew less than (André) 3,000 people to the NYS Fair’s...
Thousands gather for Pop Style International's annual Appreciation Day
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) - A Jamaican restaurant owner is giving back to the community. The owner of Pop Style International on Genesee Street, Vergel Harris, held the restaurant's annual appreciation day on Friday, giving away free meals and backpacks to local students and families. This is the 15th year of...
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
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...
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
N.J. makes more arguments against $15 fee to enter N.Y.C., after Gov. Hochul hints at its return
The legal team leading New Jersey’s opposition to New York City’s congestion pricing plan have made more arguments hoping to convince a judge to overturn federal approvals of the $15 fee to enter lower Manhattan. The additional written arguments to a senior federal judge came after Gov. Kathy...
No. 1 Mustangs Men’s Soccer Falls in Neutral-Site Matchup to Laramie County
ROCHESTER, N.Y., August 30, 2024 – The No. 1-ranked Monroe University Mustangs men's soccer team shouldered another tough defeat in a neutral-site matchup against Laramie County Community College, dropping a 2-1 decision to the Golden Eagles at the home team of Monroe Community College. The Mustangs fall to 0-2 on the year with the loss, while the Golden Eagles improve to 2-1.
A community’s fight for resilient shorelines
Today on "Environmental Connections" — a monthly series hosted by Jasmin Singer that covers climate-related issues affecting you — we’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of Save Our Sodus, a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the water quality and shoreline of Sodus Bay. We’ll explore this impactful conservation...
NEXT THURSDAY (9/5/24) – Irondequoit Historical Society Presents From Charlotte to Irondequoit: Crossing the Genesee by Ferry
After a well-deserved Summer break, the Irondequoit Historical Society will be back at the library on Thursday, September 5, at 7:00 PM for From Charlotte to Irondequoit: Crossing the Genesee by Ferry. Marie Poinan, a volunteer at the Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse and the Greece Historical Society, will tell us about...
Indian Village promoting archery, lacrosse and more Indigenous culture at the NYS Fair
NYS FAIRGROUNDS (WSYR-TV) — The Indian Village has been a staple of the New York State Fair since 1928. At the village, fairgoers can experience all sorts of different aspects of the Indigenous culture of the Haudenosaunee people, which include the Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca, Mohawk, Cayuga and Tuscarora Nations. While many people go to see […]
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