The New York Court of Appeals in Rochester will hear arguments Tuesday as social media companies seek to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit tied to the 2022 mass shooting at a Buffalo Tops supermarket. Filed by the victims’ families, the suit claims that social media platforms played a role in the attack by promoting White […]

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The recently passed New York State budget includes $59.6 million in funding for upgrades to the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center. State lawmakers on Monday outlined key elements of the budget that will benefit the Rochester area. Rochester Riverside Convention Center to receive $59M+ renovation boost from state budget

Gilbert Arenas’ son Alijah survived a terrifying Cybertruck crash, and now the ex-NBA star is shedding light on what caused the wreck. The 17-year-old USC basketball commit was involved in the accident in April, when his Cybertruck veered off the road, slammed into a fire hydrant and a tree, then burst into flames. Locked inside with […]

Shedeur Sanders, who entered the NFL Draft as a potential first-round pick and instead slid down the board before the Cleveland Browns selected him in the fifth round, is the fourth draftee to sign with the franchise. The deal measures approximately $4.6 million over four years, according to CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. The tumble down the draft […]

Sleep experts recommend against snoozing after a wake-up alarm, but a study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham shows the practice is common, with more than 50% of sleep sessions logged ending in a snooze alarm and users spending 11 minutes on average snoozing. Even though using the snooze function on an alarm clock […]

Voters in school districts throughout New York State—excluding the city districts of New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Yonkers—will head to the polls Tuesday to decide on 2025–26 school budgets and board of education seats. Polling times differ by district. School budget and board votes to be held Tuesday across Rochester-Finger Lakes region

NYSEG and RG&E, subsidiaries of Avangrid, are facing criticism following a state audit that uncovered major deficiencies in their operations and customer service. The audit issued nearly 130 recommendations, citing concerns with asset management, customer service outsourcing, and cybersecurity. Key findings include: Underinvestment in asset management, contributing to NYSEG’s poor electric reliability. Inaccurate reporting of […]