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New York State is penalizing RG&E and NYSEG after both failed reliability standards in 2025. RG&E will lose $5 million in revenue, while NYSEG faces a $3.5 million penalty after missing outage benchmarks for the seventh straight year. State officials say the penalties will not be paid by customers. State fails RG&E and NYSEG on […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new law allowing bars and restaurants across New York to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, from June 11 through July 20. The temporary measure overrides more restrictive county-adopted closing hours, helping fans gather to watch matches and supporting local businesses. The change does […]
Two people were hospitalized Saturday after a tree branch fell onto a tent at Fairport Canal Days around 4 p.m., according to Perinton Ambulance. Two others were evaluated at the scene but did not require further treatment. Also Seneca Park Zoo closed early after a tree limb fell onto a baboon habitat, damaging protective netting […]
At his state of the county address, County Executive Adam Bello shared video of drivers passing stopped school buses, a violation that could cost up to $300 in fines. News 8 showed that video to county residents, including one clip showing a driver veering onto the sidewalk to pass a stopped school bus. “Can’t nobody be in that […]
The city of Rochester has released a new detailed report that paints a clearer picture of the gun violence in the area. It breaks down incidents, where guns come from and more. The city worked with the organization Brady United Against Gun Violence to put this report together. Mayor Malik Evans says that of the […]
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Authorities are investigating a series of suspected arson incidents involving dumpster fires along the Jefferson Road corridor in Henrietta. According to Mark Cholach, crews from the Henrietta Fire District responded to four separate locations near Jefferson Road and East Henrietta Road between 4:45 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. Monday. Investigators determined that four dumpsters and one standalone garbage can were […]
One year after 5-year-old Zy’Jae St. Pierre fell into the Genesee River from the Andrews Street Bridge, his body has still not been recovered. According to police, Zy’Jae was walking with his mother, who was pushing another child in a stroller, when he ran ahead, climbed over the bridge railing, and fell into the river. […]
A 58-year-old man in Rochester has been charged after police said he posed as a driving instructor and sexually assaulted an 18-year-old woman. Authorities say the victim got into his car believing he was her instructor, and he then took her to an apartment where the assault allegedly occurred. She was able to text a family member […]
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