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Chief Michael Wood of the Greece Police Department reported that the town’s license plate recognition (LPR) system has scanned over 100 million plates in under a year, with around 55 cameras operating 24/7. The technology has significantly aided crime-fighting efforts, leading to arrests in cases involving stolen vehicles, bank robberies, and shootings. One notable arrest […]
Monroe County has paused all Mobile DMV events through the end of September due to state equipment failures. This affects events in Ogden (Sept. 18), Clarkson (Sept. 24), and Brockport (Oct. 1), with more possible delays in October. In response, county DMV offices will offer extended hours until 6:30 p.m. at the following locations: Downtown […]
New York’s Attorney General released proposed rules for the SAFE for Kids Act, which restricts social media for users under 18. It bans: Nighttime notifications (12–6 a.m.) Algorithmic feeds without parental consent Platforms must verify age for users over 18 before granting access to these features, offering options beyond just government ID. Parents can allow […]
A Black student was found hanging from a tree early Monday at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, sparking shock and concern across the campus community. Delta State University Police Chief Michael Peeler confirmed that the body of 21-year-old Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a Black student from Grenada, Mississippi, was found hanging from a tree near […]
Two boys, ages 12 and 13, are accused of breaking into the Friendship Elementary School library in Deltona, Florida, and causing more than $50,000 in damage. According to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, surveillance cameras showed the pair vandalizing the library by shattering glass doors, overturning furniture, throwing books, and spraying graffiti. The boys allegedly returned […]
Scammers are using deep fakes of celebrities to push fake products, but new AI tools like Aurigin.ai can spot fakes in seconds, helping consumers dodge scams and misinformation. https://www.whec.com/top-news/consumer-alert-a-tool-to-spot-deep-fake-in-seconds/ —
Vandals smashed windows on up to 10 cars in a Savannah Street parking lot overnight; police urge drivers to remove valuables since auto insurance doesn’t cover stolen personal items.
Several neighbors along Rochester’s Monroe Avenue documented the aftermath of a water main break that caused significant flooding. City crews initially responded to a reported leak around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, which quickly escalated into a full burst. City officials and emergency crews worked to manage the damage. Upper Monroe neighbors cleaning up after water main […]
Police are seeking the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Amariyah Lutchman, a student at Rochester Academy of Science, who has been missing since August 25. Social workers are concerned for her safety. Anyone with information is urged to call 911. Rochester teen now missing for 2 weeks
New York will end its expanded Essential Plan by July 2026 after losing $7.5 billion in federal funding due to the H.R.1 budget bill. The state will revert to a Basic Health Program, affecting coverage for 1.7 million low- and middle-income residents. New York loses $7.5B in federal funding, health plan axed
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