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Father and son airlifted to Upstate Hospital after tractor accident
TOWN OF COVERT, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On May 6, a 31-year-old man and his two-year-old son were airlifted to a Upstate University Hospital after a tractor accident, according to New York State Police. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. that day. NYSP said the two injured were on a smaller, older tractor when it flipped […]
Two pitchers broke Section V's strikeout record on the same day: Meet the area's best
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marquel Slaughter (@marquelsports) VICTOR — Senior Olivia Steinorth praised her catcher, Abby Harris, moments after the Victor pitcher's record-breaking perfect game. Steinorth's pitches were untouchable Saturday...
DEC Denial of Air Permit Renewal for Greenidge Generation Upheld
DRESDEN, NY (WENY) -- Nearly two years after the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation first denied the renewal application of a Title V air permit for Greenidge Generation in Yates County, that decision will stay, after a lengthy appeals process. Greenidge Generation operates a natural gas powered power...
Driver charged with DWI after car crashes into Galen home
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A woman was accused of crashing into a house in the Town of Galen and fighting the residents inside. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said 42-year-old Megan E. Jacobs crashed a car into a home on Clyde Hunts Corners Home. In addition to the home, the crash damaged two parked cars, […]
High School Huddle: East, Victor dominant as season winds down
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The school year is winding down which means sectional play is right around the corner. AJ Feldman and Carl Jones begin by breaking down the state rankings for boys lacrosse and softball. Section V is well-represented in both sports up and down the classifications (1:10). Victor softball had a memorable week […]
Rue21 closing all stores, including three in Rochester region
Teen fashion retailer rue21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is closing all of its 543 U.S. stores. It has three in the Rochester region: at Marketplace Mall in Henrietta, The Mall at Greece Ridge, and Finger Lakes Premium Outlets in Waterloo, Seneca County. Reuters reported that stores will close within the next two months while conducting “going out of business” sales, according to court documents filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. rue21 also plans...
9 things to do in the Canandaigua area this week
Need a job? An event this week will help you find one. Need to know more about an upcoming library vote or the meaning of Two-Spirit in Native American culture? Wood Library can help. Need more books? The Friends of the Victor Farmington Library has you covered. All of that plus Canandaigua gets set...
Work to begin next week on bridge over Canandaigua Outlet
CANANANDAIGUA, NY — Drivers will still be able to travel Lakeshore Drive over the Canandaigua Outlet between Twisted Rail Brewing Co. and Hotel Canandaigua, near Lagoon Park. But beginning May 13, it won’t be as easy as it used to be, and patience will be required of drivers trying to hit the beach at Kershaw Park this summer.
Newark Curfew Forbids Unsupervised Teens From Being Out Late On Weekends
Under a new ruling from Mayor Ras Baraka, all kids under 18 years old will be obligated to comply with a nightly curfew from 11pm – 5:30am from Fridays – Sundays. The program officially dubbed the “Summer Safety Initiative” intends to ensure all Newark residents “enjoy a safe and fun-filled summer,” said Mayor Baraka, and includes more than just the juvenile curfew. “This year, we are taking a holistic approach by facilitating the leadership of the Office of Violence Prevention and Trauma Recovery in pursuing this goal. OVPTR is dedicated to meeting both the practical and social needs of Newark youth, from career-development opportunities to healing circles, educational programs, and referral services, as well as music, dance, fine arts, and other educational and entertainment-based programs,” he added. Summer Safety Initiative officially launched on Friday, May 3rd. Once school lets out (June 21), the curfew will extend to seven days a week, rather than just weekends. Certain exceptions will be made for school activities, jobs, etc.
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