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The Killers coming to Canandaigua this summer
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The popular rock group “The Killers” is coming to Canandaigua this summer! The band is best known — especially by the Bills Mafia — for the song “Mr. Brightside,” but they are also known for “Somebody Told Me” and “When You Were Young.” The Las Vegas-based group will be coming to […]
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What It’s Like to Live in a Small Town Polluted by a Cryptomine
The Finger Lakes region of New York is known for its green forests, limestone cliffs, miles of wineries, and, of course, the 11 uniquely shaped lakes said to have been formed, in Native American legend , by the hand of the Great Spirit. The area is a refuge from the state’s bustling lower half, and driving through it is quiet and serene—that is, until you reach the northwest shores of Seneca Lake, where you’ll start to hear a low humming sound. Right next to the town of Dresden, New York, lies Greenidge Generation, a power plant turned bitcoin mine that operates 24/7 and emitted more than 400,000 tons of carbon dioxide in 2024, in an otherwise immaculate region known for its agriculture and tourism. Local environmental advocacy groups have been engaged in a never-ending lawsuit with the cryptomine over its air pollution, which they claim isn’t consistent with New York’s 2019 climate law, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act , or CLCPA. The CLCPA commits the state to 100 percent zero-emission electricity by 2040 and to being entirely off fossil fuels by 2050. “We have deep ties to the region, and I’ve always considered it the one constant I’ve
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One person found dead in Avon; man charged with manslaughter after incident
Avon, N.Y. — A man has been charged with manslaughter after an incident in Avon early Sunday morning that resulted in the death of one person. Around 2 a.m., the Livingston County 911 Center received a call about a person who was in medical distress at a location on West Main Street.
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Mount Morris Dam continues history of flood risk prevention
The Mount Morris Dam, built and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, continues to serve as a critical safeguard against flooding in western New York, preventing an estimated $170 million in flood damages in 2024. Located on the Genesee River, at the northern end of Letchworth...
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Canandaigua man charged with DWI, 16 license suspensions
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Canandaigua man is charged with DWI and multiple traffic violations after being caught driving with 16 license suspensions, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Just after midnight, deputies stopped 38-year-old Tyshawn Williams on State Route 21 in Manchester. He was immediately charged with DWI — a felony due to […]