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Corning Museum of Glass invites applications for research residency
The Corning Museum of Glass is a nonprofit museum dedicated to exploring a single material: glass. The museum’s campus is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of glass, the world’s foremost library on glass, and one of the top glassworking schools in the world. The museum...
RG&E no longer needs conservation measures in Canandaigua
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (WROC) – RG&E no longer needs residents to conserve their energy to assist in power restoration throughout the area. RG&E asked Canandaigua residents for conservation efforts Tuesday afternoon as crews continued to clean up areas in Canandaigua after severe storms ripped through the city Monday. “Those who live on the west side of […]
Another year of growth for Saint’s Place
Saint’s Place helped 198 refugees in May—its busiest month ever. The fiscal year is shaping up to be the most successful year yet, with over 1,500 new refugees assisted. The Pittsford-based nonprofit also helped set up 285 homes and bedding for 1,100 new beds with pillows, blankets, two sets of sheets and a comforter. It has also distributed more than 450 backpacks to children of refugees this year, another milestone.
Downed trees, power lines, and property damage reported after severe storms hit Livingston and Ontario counties
CALEDONIA, N.Y. — Neighbors in Caledonia and Farmington say severe storms brought downed trees, powerlines, and damage to their property on Monday afternoon. “We got the alert on our phones, tornado in the area, we turned on Channel 10 and listened to Stacey and she said at 4:15 this place is going to be rocking, at 4:15 this place was rocking,” Michael Pullybank said.
EquiCenter: Horses, horticulture, and healing
A nonprofit in Honeoye Falls is seeking to help people with the power of horses and horticulture. Chris Lopez takes us to EquiCenter to learn more about its therapeutic riding program and 35 horses. "We started with a small pilot program of about 10 individuals," Sara McLaughlin, senior director of...
Rochester woman appears on Jeopardy! Monday night on WROC
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – You’ll want to be sure to tune in to Jeopardy! tonight to catch a local contestant putting her brainpower to the test. Brenna Sniatecki of Rochester will join host Ken Jennings tonight at 7:30 p.m on WROC. Originally from Pendleton, N.Y., Brenna is a...
Tioga Downs Celebrates Oldest Active Player At 105 Years Old
Over at Tioga Downs on Monday, the casino and resort held a birthday celebration for their oldest active player. Ruth Furman just turned 105 years old this month making her the casino's oldest active player. According to her family, Ruth goes to the casino once a week with her cousin...
Thorgy Thor and the Thorchestra to perform with RPO
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Trillium Health kicked off Rochester Pride Week Monday with a special announcement about its 2024/25 season. Thorgy Thor and the Thorchestra will perform one time only with the RPO and the Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus. The Rupaul’s Drag Race all-star and classically trained violinist will show […]
U.S. News & World Report names Stony Brook University Hospital among Best Hospitals in New York
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as a 2024-25 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranking in the top 15 in the state. SBUH climbed to a No. 12 ranking overall in New York State out of more than 153 hospitals statewide, up from No. 13 in the state last year. In addition to ranking in the top 8% overall in New York State, SBUH also rated high performing in 5 adult specialties nationwide, including Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Urology and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery. The announcement was made in a press release on July 16.
Thousands without power in upstate NY. Track the outages
Severe thunderstorms passing through have caused thousands of customers to lose power in the Rochester area. The storms caused the National Weather Service in Buffalo to issue a tornado warning, flash flood warnings and a severe thunderstorm warning for areas in and around Rochester on July 15 and 16. How many people...
Thousands lost power in Monroe County amid thunderstorms
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Thousands of power outages were reported throughout the Greater Rochester Area as severe thunderstorms swept through the region Monday and Tuesday. RG&E reported over 3,100 of its customers were without power in the Greece area around 1:30 p.m. Most of these customers without power have since seen power restored. National Grid […]
Steuben County man charged with grand larceny for stealing construction equipment
A Steuben County man is facing charges after allegedly stealing heavy construction equipment valued at more than $50,000. The Steuben County Sheriff's Office reports that Richard Snyder of Hornell took the equipment from its owners in Corning. Snyder has been charged with grand larceny in the second degree, a felony.
NY weather: Prepare for damaging winds and walnut-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit New York Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 10:41 a.m. on Tuesday valid until 11:30 a.m. for Monroe, Niagara and Orleans counties. Brace for walnut-sized hail (1.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 10:41 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of...
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley has fallen victim to a slew of cyber attacks in recent months, compromising important information from both local organizations and individuals. Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022, according to the FBI. The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of 2023 compared to 48 during the entirety of 2022 according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
N.Y. weather: Heat wave thunderstorms pose tornado threat upstate, hail and flooding in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A cold front sweeping in from the north will spell an end to searing temperatures this week, but not before thunderstorms impact New York state. Temperatures climbed to a high of 96 degrees on Monday, according to the Advance/SILive.com weather station. With temperatures expected to climb into the mid 90s once again on Tuesday, some residents may question when this blanket of heat and humidity will be lifted.
Supermarket Chain With 400 Stores Closing Many New York Locations
Another popular supermarket in New York State has confirmed massive closures. Stop & Shop just confirmed plans to close 32 stores by the end of 2024. The company confirmed the upcoming closures, which include a number of locations in New York State as well as the Hudson Valley. Below are...
Weather Alert: More severe storms possible in upstate NY
The day after damaging storms brought high winds, large hail and soaking rains, the Rochester area remains in the crosshairs of a following storm in the mid-morning through early evening. Monroe County and points west and southwest face a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms, while areas east and south have a more significant...
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