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Power restored for most of Monroe County, outages under investigation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — RG&E has restored power to most customers after thousands lost power Wednesday morning. RG&E reported that upwards of 1,126 customers did not have power. That number dropped significantly to 61 as of 7:55 a.m. The cause of the power outages is under investigation. Stay with News 8 WROC as we continue […]
See the C-5 Galaxy in action this weekend at the Rochester Airshow
Rochester, N.Y. — Preparations are underway for the A.P. Property Service Rochester Airshow, which will take place Saturday and Sunday at the airport. The C-5 Galaxy, one of the largest military aircraft in the world, arrived on Wednesday from Dover, Delaware, manned by the 9th Airlift Squadron. Two pilots...
Upstate NY beach closed to swimming because of suspected blue-green algae
CANANDAIGUA — The Kershaw Park bathing beach on Canandaigua Lake in the city of Canandaigua is closed to swimming because of a suspected harmful algal bloom in the swim area seen Monday, July 29. The dog beach there also is closed. Sandy Bottom Beach on Honeoye Lake in the town of Richmond also,...
Cornell University graduate wins the 2024 World Series of Poker Main Event
LAS VEGAS, NY (CortacaToday) — Per Berk Communications, Cornell University graduate Jonathan Tamayo has won the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. After six weeks of the tournament, Tamayo emerged victorious among a record-breaking 10,112 competitors and claimed the $10 million first place...
Staten Island is the NYC borough with the highest rate of this chronic disease
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Nearly two million New Yorkers have been diagnosed with diabetes, but the disease is much more prevalent in some parts of the state, like Staten Island, than others. On Staten Island, roughly 14.4% of adults have been diagnosed with diabetes, more than double the rate in...
Video: Hawley Gould and Monica Tulia Ramirez Sing 'Show Them Who You Are' From SUFFS at The Public Theater Block Party
Hawley Gould & Monica Tulia Ramirez performed 'Show Them Who You Are' from SUFFS at The Public Theater's GO PUBLIC! Block Party, which took place on July 28, 2024. This performance was part of the "Public Theater Greatest Hits" segment, featuring memorable songs from iconic Public Theater musicals. Check out the video here!
Rome Residents Accuse National Grid of Post-Tornado Price Gouging
The City of Rome is still recovering from a terrible EF-2 tornado, and residents are now dealing with a new problem... utility bills. Several residents raised concerns after noticing their National Grid bills doubled, tripled, and even quadrupled in some cases. Mercedes, who declined providing her last name to Townsquare...
Stewart’s Shops Gets OK to Replace Shuttered Grocery Store
Plans by convenience-store retailer Stewart’s Shops to fill the void of a now-shuttered supermarket in Marcellus, New York, are back on track after the village initially imposed a six-month moratorium on new developments. Stewart’s Shops applied for and received an exemption to the moratorium, Robin Cooper, public relations manager...
Group of women sews for those in need
EAST SYRACUSE — Finding nothing but fun and camaraderie every time they get together, a close-knit group of crafters meets in the training room of East Syracuse Fire Department Station 2 to make items for area nonprofits and different causes. The group calls itself NUTZ, an acronym standing for...
Brookfield Town Justice Recovering From Ordeal
Brookfield Town Justice Marylou Rhodes spent a night in the woods, hanging on for 12 hours to her car door and a tree branch that busted through her car roof. Rhodes, a local artist, said she’s grateful for those who found her and have helped since in her recovery.
A New Statewide Alert In New York
You are probably familiar with the Amber Alert, Silver Alert, and others that have been pinged to your phone when searching for a missing person in your area. New York State has now added another alert category when it comes to helping locate missing persons. In October 2023, California became...
‘Tragic’ Update To Search For Missing Man In Upstate New York
There's a tragic update to the search for a missing man in the Hudson Valley. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported about the search for a man who went missing in Greenwood Lake. Man Goes Missing Swimming In Orange County, New York. Mark Lieb of Rockland Video was on the...
Illegal Boating Crackdown In Upstate New York
Over the weekend, the DEC searched for illegal boating in the Hudson Valley. At least one person was ticketed. On Wednesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released the latest edition of its "DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review" which highlights "Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions."
Intense Heat Coming For This Portion Of New York State
There is no shortage of summer weather this year for New York State. In fact, as we start August, it is still heating up in portions of the Empire State. What are you plans before we head back-to-school? Will you take a vacation? Maybe a trip somewhere here in New York State? There are dozens of things to see and do and a few weeks left to get it done.
New Michigan Recall: Ground Cinnamon Due To Possible Health Risk
Check your seasoning cabinet immediately. This is a popular seasoning/flavoring you must immediately throw away. ALB-USA Enterprises, INC. has launched a recall for the ALB Flavor brand Cinnamon Powder. Why is this cinnamon being recalled?. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that this recall is in effect due to...