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‘Nothing but a horror show:’ Inside account of Rochester Holiday Inn conditions
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As News 8 reported earlier this month, the property owner of the Holiday Inn on State Street in Downtown Rochester has been facing issues surrounding code violations in addition to the hotel management group, IHG Hotels, stating it was not taking reservations while the owner addresses “issues.” For the first time, […]
Ontario County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 83-year-old man last seen in Victor
VICTOR, N.Y. — The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 83-year-old Reginald “Reggie” Vardon, who has been missing for nine days. Vardon was last seen on Monday, July 15, at the ESL branch on School Street in Victor. Security...
Update: Woman dead, man airlifted to hospital after house explodes in Madison County
Lincoln, N.Y. — One woman has been killed and a man seriously injured when a house exploded Wednesday night in the town of Lincoln in Madison County. The explosion was at 4621 Burleson Road, Samantha Field, a spokesperson for the county confirmed. The blast was reported at 6:40 p.m., she said.
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...
Hochul announces major grant for healthcare workforce training
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new $22.5 million grant will help train a strong pipeline of healthcare professionals, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday. Twenty-eight healthcare facilities will receive the funding in awards throughout the next year aimed at covering costs such as curriculum and staff attendance training. “The health...
These Ten Years Produced the Most Tornadoes in New York History [LIST]
Tornadoes are an uncommon occurrence in New York, but unfortunately, they are not completely unheard of. Occasionally, when the circumstances are just right, a tornado will touch down in our state. When that happens, the results are usually disastrous for local communities. Tornadoes have touched down at a historic pace...
FBI searches home of former aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul
The FBI searched the Long Island home of a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday. The former staffer, Linda Sun, has not been accused of wrongdoing, and an FBI spokesman declined to release details beyond confirming that agents “conducted court-authorized law enforcement activity in Manhasset.” Sun and her husband, Chris Hu, […]
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024 notebook: Standings! Check out the scenarios heading into pool play’s last day
We’re getting down to the nitty gritty. With one day left in the Little League New York State All-Star 12s Baseball Tournament’s pool play, three teams have already landed playoff spots while the fourth and final spot will be decided by the time Pool B concludes play early Thursday.
Massive Grocery Store Vegetable Recall in New York
New York residents who purchased fresh produce at Walmart and Aldi stores should be aware of a recent major recall due to potential listeria contamination. The FDA recently announced that Wiers Farm Inc. has expanded its voluntary recall of certain produce items sold at select stores in Ohio, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
New York Announces $15 Million Funding Boost for Suicide Prevention Among Underserved Youth
A new initiative in New York has announced $15 million in conditional awards over five years to help community-based service providers develop programs aimed at reducing suicide risk among youth from historically underserved populations. Managed by the Office of Mental Health through the Connecting Youth to Mental Health Supports program, the initiative focuses on racial and ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ groups, including those in rural areas.
Man Wanted For Murder May Be Using Dating Apps In New York
A nationwide manhunt continies for the suspect who may be using dating apps in New York. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leadin to his arrest. Please be aware. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward...
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