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Stolen vehicle report in Cayuga County leads to pursuit from Rochester to Wayne County (video)
State police say a report in Cayuga County ended in a result in the Rochester-area along State Route 104. On August 8 around 6:20 p.m. the Cayuga County Emergency Dispatch Center received information relative to ... more
Kodak posts increase in Q2 net income over last year
Eastman Kodak Co. posted an increase in its second-quarter net income year-over-year, reporting a rise to $35 million from last year's $20 million, despite facing adverse business conditions. The company revealed that the improvement was ... more
Semiconductor giant AMD expands to Monroe County
Semiconductor giant AMD has expanded its reach in New York with the establishment of research and design centers at the Linden Oaks Office Park in Rochester, Monroe County, and the Westgate Business Park in the ... more
University of Rochester institute delves into environmental impacts on health
The University of Rochester's newly established Institute for Human Health and the Environment aims to expand its long-standing research on the environment's pivotal role in human well-being. Launched earlier this year, the institute fosters interdisciplinary ... more
NWS confirms EF1 tornado with 90 mph winds in Tompkins, Cortland county area (video)
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF1 tornado, with winds reaching up to 90 mph, touched down in areas of Tompkins and Cortland Counties on Monday afternoon. The tornado made its first appearance at ... more
DOT: Driver caught speeding 139 mph in work zone in Monroe County
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) reported that an automated work zone speed camera recently clocked a driver at a staggering 139 MPH in a Monroe County work zone. The cameras are a ... more
Army vet who attacked Lee Zeldin last year during campaign event cleared for independent living
David Jakubonis, an Army veteran accused over a year ago of attacking New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin, has been cleared for independent living following significant progress in substance abuse and mental health treatment. The ... more
Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways elects board members for 2023-24
The Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways (GSNYPENN) Council is pleased to formally announce appointments to its Board of Directors for 2023-2024. GSNYPENN is a regional council chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to deliver the Girl ... more
DEBRIEF: Landfill expansion, Upstate casinos struggle, and how to maintain optimism in the Finger Lakes (podcast)
On this edition of The Debrief Podcast we're answering YOUR questions! The latest on Seneca Meadows proposed expansion and what that would mean for town taxpayers, as well as a new report on casino performance ... more
Rochester General nurses strike over wages, staffing levels
Nearly 900 nurses at Rochester General Hospital (RGH) began a two-day strike on Thursday at 7 a.m., following failed negotiations between the Rochester Union of Nurses and Allied Professionals (RUNAP) and Rochester Regional Health (RRH) ... more
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes to host first-ever block party for back-to-school giveaway
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes is preparing to host its inaugural Block Party on Saturday, August 26, from 10 am to 2 pm at 500 South Clinton Ave. The event, free to the public, will ... more
New York sales tax collection rises 3%: How are Finger Lakes counties doing compared to 2022?
Sales tax collections in New York reached nearly $6 billion in the second quarter of 2023, marking a 3% increase from the same period last year, according to a report released by Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's ... more
Finger Lakes hospitals get mixed reviews in latest quality rating report
New York's hospitals received lackluster rankings in the latest federal quality rating reports, with the state's health system underperforming compared to national averages. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rankings, only ... more
Rochester man charged with DWI after crash in Naples
Deputies arrested a Rochester resident for DWI after a property damage accident in Ontario County. On Sunday around 8:25 p.m. Buckley Hancock O'Brien, 29, was found to be intoxicated after a crash on County Road ... more
RGH tries to temper concerns ahead of nurse strike
Despite the threat of a significant nurses' strike at Rochester General Hospital (RGH) over working conditions, hospital administrators assure that care will not be negatively impacted. On its website, Rochester Regional Health, the organization overseeing ... more
NWS: Heat advisory active today, storms will usher in cooler weather
The National Weather Service (NWS) Binghamton has issued a heat advisory until 8 p.m. across multiple counties in New York. With heat index values expected to reach 99, hot temperatures and high humidity may lead ... more
University of Rochester Peace Officers seek permission to bear arms across all campuses
The University of Rochester Public Safety Officers Association (URPSOA) is urging university leaders to authorize the arming of peace officers on all campuses, a privilege currently limited to those stationed at the Medical Center Campus ... more
Destruction in Tompkins County; three struck by lightning in CNY after severe thunderstorms
Severe thunderstorms that swept through Central New York on Monday have left a trail of destruction, prompting numerous calls for assistance to emergency dispatchers. Tompkins County, among the worst hit, saw significant property damage, power ... more
Park Grove Realty expanding to Raleigh/Durham market
Park Grove Realty, a notable real estate development and management firm, has announced the opening of a new office in Raleigh as part of its strategy to boost growth in the Raleigh/Durham market. Co-founder and ... more
