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Corning Inc. playing major role in vaccine rollout as glass used to build vials
Corning Inc. has played an important role in the coronavirus pandemic. Specifically in response. The glass vials that are holding the vaccine, ultimately being distributed to millions across the U.S. is produced by the glass ... more
Hundreds turn out to Corning vigil taking aim at Asian American hate crimes
A large crowd gathered in Corning on Tuesday for a candlelight vigil honoring Asian Americans who were victims of recent hate crimes. It happened at Centerway Square and was organized by members of the community ... more
Man who killed police officer in New York City now part of police reform group in Ithaca
Concerns have been raised among some in the Ithaca-area that a convicted murderer is a member of the police reform board. Richard Rivera, who was 16 at the time when he killed an off-duty New ... more
Work resumes on stretch of Rt. 14 in Montour Falls: Traffic down to one lane for now (video)
Work is underway to improve a stretch along Route 14 in Montour Falls. That means traffic has been reduced to one-lane. A bridge is being worked on, and a number of other cosmetic improvements are ... more
State budget hangs on hefty tax increases for millionaires, billionaires in New York
In theory, there should be a state budget by early-April. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has touted a strong record on getting timely budgets passed. While that hasn't always been the case, it has mostly been true ... more
Pfizer vaccine safe and effective on children ages 12 and up, study finds
Pfizer says its vaccine is safe and effective on children ages 12 and up. That's the latest round of good news for the vaccine manufacturer that has seen good results in adults since rollout in ... more
Student loans paused through September, now some privately held loans included
The U.S. Education Department said on Tuesday that it would extend the pause on student loan payments. More than one million borrowers would be given relief by the effort. Federal student loan payments remain suspended ... more
Still missing your $1,400 stimulus payment? Here’s why they will go out in the next week
Millions of Americans still have not received their third stimulus payment. Those which were approved in the American Relief Act, granted $1,400 to individuals making less than $75,000 and $2,800 to those couples who make ... more
Can the COVID vaccine be given at home to seniors? AARP calls for statewide plan to allow it
When it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine- there have been questions and challenges. Most notably when it came to getting seniors vaccinated- travel was a challenge. Especially for those in rural communities. That's why AARP ... more
Victor company owned by Tom Golisano developing tool for law enforcement to test drug impaired drivers
A company in Victor is working on an impairment test for marijuana. Law enforcement advocates have said that legalizing marijuana will make roads less safe. Currently, most sheriff's offices use drug recognition experts to certify ... more
Bill legalizing marijuana heads to Gov. Cuomo’s desk, signature expected in coming days
The New York State Senate voted 40-23 in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana use. It will allow the sale of marijuana to people over 21 in a sweeping, groundbreaking bill that allows New York to ... more
Police: Rochester man faces felony contempt charge in Canandaigua after contacting protected party
Police say a 26-year-old Rochester resident was taken into custody for having contact with a protected party. Andrew Ryan, 26, of Rochester was charged with felony criminal contempt after having contact with the protected party ... more
Police: Canandaigua man faces felony charge after disturbance on Perry Place
Police say a 42-year-old was taken into custody on a felony charge after officers responded to a disturbance on Perry Place. According to a police report, Russel Carlson, 42, of Canandaigua was charged with felony ... more
Police: Rochester man charged with DWI after traffic stop on Main St.
Police say on March 19 a Rochester driver was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated after a stop on South Main St. Dylan Pebbles, 26, of Rochester was charged with DWI and driving with ... more
Traffic stop for speeding in Canandaigua leads to felony arrest
Police say a Canandaigua driver was arrested on a felony charge after a traffic stop on North Main St. on March 17. Cassi Jo Tougas, 50, was charged with felony DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation, and ... more
Canandaigua rollover crash leads to felony DWI charge for Geneva driver
Police say a Geneva man was arrested on a felony count of DWI after first responders were called to a rollover crash in the city of Canandaigua. It happened on Saltonstall St., according to police, ... more
NWS issues advisory: 3-6 inches of snow expected through Thursday
The National Weather Service and other meteorologists across the Finger Lakes and Central New York are honing in on a forecast that many will wish was an April Fool's joke come Thursday. A large portion ... more
Classic rock radio legend Dave Kane of WCMF will host final show this Friday
If you're a frequent listener of 96.5 WCMF Dave Kane's voice is a familiar one. The New York City-native, who made his radio home Rochester, New York for the last 40 years announced this week ... more
Cuomo signs bill clearing way for future visitors during nursing home health crisis’
On Monday Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law addressing nursing home visitation. The law allows each resident at nursing homes across the state to have at least two designated personal and compassionate car ... more
Schools across the state growing frustrated with silence from state DOH, waiting for updated guidance
School districts around New York State are setting up reopening guidance- mostly after the Easter holiday, or spring break- but that's happening without much help from the state. Throughout the pandemic the state Department of ... more
Why does your COVID-19 vaccine card have an expiration date?
Why is there an expiration date on your COVID-19 vaccine card? If you've received your first- or second- dose of the shot- then you know what we're talking about. If not, then you will when ... more
