New York State
Nearly 450,000 New Yorkers could lose their current health insurance coverage on July 1 if they are enrolled in the Essential Plan 200–250. Fidelis Care says the plan is ending due to federal funding cuts. Affected members should update their information, review available coverage options, and enroll in a new health plan by June 15 […]
Key Dates Voter Registration Ways to Register You can register: If you move, New York law requires you to notify the Board of Elections within 25 days of your address change. NYSBOE Public Reporting System : County Board Roster Register to Vote | New York State Board of Elections
Three workers were rescued Tuesday night after a power outage stranded their window-washing rig more than 20 stories above the ground at The Metropolitan in downtown Rochester. Firefighters cut through a window to reach them, and all three were rescued safely without injuries. The workers had been replacing a cracked window on the building. Window washers rescued from […]
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. […]
The state budget includes $1 billion set aside to help with rising utility rates. The state budget has not yet been passed, as it has been extended several times. Joint filers with incomes below $150,000 a year will get a $200 check. Joint filers making between $150,000 and $300,000 will get $150. Single filers with […]
The union representing firefighters in Rochester overwhelmingly voted against a proposed no-confidence vote in Stefano Napolitano, showing support for the chief. Napolitano became chief of the Rochester Fire Department in September 2023 and has more than 40 years of firefighting experience. The union declined further comment, and it’s unclear why the proposal was made. Rochester firefighters union rejects no-confidence vote […]
Buffalo Public Schools approved an $800,000 program that pays parents 62.5 cents per mile to drive their kids to school due to a bus driver shortage. Only 1,500 families will be selected. Buffalo would be the first large school district in the state to attempt reimbursing parents. Plan to pay parents to drive kids to school […]
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 […]
Governor Kathy Hochul says New York is seriously exploring a bid for a future Winter Olympics, potentially split between New York City and Lake Placid. State Assemblyman Robert Carroll recently visited the upcoming Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo to study how a two-city Games could work. Former Team USA hockey player David Leggio believes […]
Greece Police Chief Michael Wood was placed on administrative leave after a New York State Police report raised questions about his hiring of former Deputy Chief Naser Zenelovic. The report outlines misconduct allegations against Zenelovic during his time with the Rochester Police Department. Town officials say a non-criminal municipal investigation is now underway. Zenelovic has […]
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