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New York state tourism has surged in unexpected places
Whether it has been streams of tourists flooding Times Square or masses of travelers driving upstate to see the total solar eclipse, tourism has rebounded significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic hit New York state. But while the travel restrictions and shutdowns that marked the height of the pandemic have faded, tourism still looks vastly different today than it did in 2019.
Cleanup underway after latest summer storm
ALDEN, N.Y. — Not even a week after tornadoes ripped through Western New York, Mother Nature came back for more Monday. Another round of severe summer weather struck the region with heavy rain, winds, and hail hitting Buffalo and its suburbs. It started in Buffalo with torrential rain, bringing...
New York Shines Bright in the Olympic Medal Count
With the Olympic Games fast approaching and Team USA getting ready to show off their skills once again in Paris, New York stands out for its incredible contribution to the United States gold medal tally. While the excitement continues to build for the upcoming competition, let's shine the spotlight on...
Residents displaced after severe thunderstorm damages mobile home park
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Several people who live in a Schuyler County mobile home park were displaced after severe storms ripped through the Twin Tiers Monday evening. "The house literally shook," said Bart Curtis, a resident of Rock Cabin Park who was displaced by the storm. "When I heard glass breaking, I knew something was not quite right. When I went to look, I couldn't get out the front door, and I couldn't get out the side door."
Hammondsport Classic Boat Show returns for 41st year
HAMMONDSPORT, N.Y. (WENY) -- The 41st Annual Classic Boat Show returns to Hammondsport on July 20th. Starting at 9 a.m., boats will be docked at Depot Park. The show will be open until 5 p.m. on Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday. The event is hosted...
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...
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