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NY Lotto, Win 4, Take 5, Cash4Life winning numbers for Wednesday, July 24
The New York Lottery offers multiple draw games for people looking to strike it rich. The games include New York Lotto, Cash4Life, Numbers, Win 4, Take 5 and Pick 10. Cash4Life is a multi-state lottery game available in 10 states. The top prize is $1,000 a day for life or a one-time lump...
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. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that she...
Bottle bandits strike again against one Chemung County fire department
TOWN OF ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — A fire department in the Town of Elmira has been hit again by thieves after the station reported a trailer was stolen this week. According to a Facebook post from the East Hill Fire Department on Wednesday, July 24, a towable trailer used to collect returnable cans and bottles […]
Local athletes to watch compete at the Olympics
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Summer Olympics are here with over 10,000 athletes from across the world gearing up to compete in Paris for the Olympic Games July 26-Aug. 11 and the Paralympics Aug. 28-Sept. 8. Here are five local athletes to look out for during competition after the opening...
5-year-old sustains minor injuries after falling 30 feet at Waverly Glen Park
WAVERLY, N.Y. (WETM) – A five-year-old sustained only minor injuries after falling 30 feet from an embankment at Waverly Glen Park on Thursday morning. According to the Waverly Police Department, Waverly Police were called to Waverly Glen Park on Thursday, July 25, around 10:44 a.m. for the report of a five-year-old boy who had fallen […]
Police continue to investigate crash that injured 13-year-old boy, mom at Livonia 7-Eleven
Livonia, N.Y. — Six days after a car crashed into a convenience store, the Livingston County Sheriff's Office has released more information about the incident. Deputies responded to 7-Eleven at the corner of Big Tree Street and West Avenue in Livonia just before 1:25 p.m. Friday for a report that a vehicle drove into the front of a business.
New non-stop flights from Rochester to Florida & North Carolina
ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – Avelo Airlines announced a large expansion in Rochester Wednesday – now offering non-stop flights from Rochester to Central Florida and North Carolina near Charlotte. The one-way flights will run twice weekly in the fall. According to the airline, flights will be priced low, with some starting at just $62. Passengers will […]
Celebrate National Cheesecake Day with a free slice
National Cheesecake Day is officially Tuesday, July 30, but Cheesy Eddie's will be celebrating it a few days early. On Friday, July 26, it will observe the day by giving out free slices of cheesecake ― 3,000 in all. The longtime Rochester bakery has been handing out free cheesecake on National Cheesecake...
Former Border City Hose Co. chief admits to stealing over $18k in funds
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A former chief of the Border City Hose Company pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from the company. According to the NYS Comptroller’s Office, 71-year-old John Morabito admitted to stealing $18,772 from the fire company, which serves residents in Geneva and Waterloo. From 2015 to 2021, while Morabito was chief, […]
Newfield Old Home Days Returns with New Theme for 2024
A beloved Newfield tradition dating back hundreds of years will return to the school grounds this weekend, with a theme that honors the community’s past and entertainment for community members of all ages. Newfield Old Home Days Committee Chair Victoria Cody described this year’s event in an interview with...
Popular Restaurant Chain with 30 New York Locations Raising Prices Again
While other restaurants are slashing menu prices to entice diners back through their doors, one well-known chain says their high prices are here to stay. With inflation squeezing more money out of American wallets, less people are going out to eat because of the high menu prices. One example is the fast good industry, which increased prices by 20% since 2019.
This New York Camper Is Missing In the Adirondacks, If You See Him, Do Not Approach!
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are seeking the publics help in locating a missing camper last seen in the Adirondacks. Should you locate this person DO NOT APPROACH. Contact DEC immediately at 1-833-697-7264, press 2 to speak with a dispatcher directly. Take a look at the photograph...
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