New York State
Millions of New Yorkers could receive one-time POWER checks of up to $200 beginning in September, including many Rochester-area taxpayers. The $1 billion program will provide $100 to $200 based on income and filing status. Eligibility is determined using 2024 state tax returns, not utility providers. About 8.2 million New Yorkers are expected to receive […]
Google Maps on Saturday began displaying “Lake America” instead of “Lake Ontario” for users in the U.S., following President Trump’s executive order renaming the Great Lake. Canadian users will continue to see “Lake Ontario,” while users elsewhere will see both names. Google said the change reflects the U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), the official […]
A New York bill would require businesses to report how AI affects jobs and hiring. The bill passed both chambers and now awaits Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature. Supporters say the law would provide needed transparency as AI-driven layoffs increase. NY bill would require private employers to report AI’s impact on jobs and hiring – WHEC.com
The former Hotel Cadillac in Downtown Rochester will be transformed into 42 mixed-income apartments called the Fine Arts Building Lofts after receiving an additional $1 million state grant. The project, which previously received $6.2 million in state funding, will use the new grant for infrastructure upgrades, demolition, utility work, road improvements and facade enhancements. Project […]
Tuesday, September 8 Wednesday, September 2 Thursday, September 3 Wednesday, September 9 Thursday, September 10 Friday, September 11 Back to school start dates for Rochester and the Finger Lakes
More than 6,000 drivers were cited for illegally passing stopped school buses in Monroe County during the 2025–26 school year. The county’s stop-arm camera program has issued nearly 20,000 citations since launching in 2023. Greece had the most violations, with 2,339 citations. Ahead of the new school year, Monroe County is launching “Spot the Stop,” a safety campaign to remind drivers […]
The New York State National Barrel Horse Association has decided not to hold its event at the 2026 New York State Fair, citing concerns over animal welfare under the fair’s new move-in and move-out vehicle policy. The policy prevents vehicles from entering or leaving the fairgrounds between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. during fair operations. […]
New York State officially assumed ownership of the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Monday, marking a major milestone for the Buffalo Bills’ new home and the completion of Western New York’s largest construction project. Ownership was transferred to the state from Erie County. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said that for the first […]
New York Speed Week runs Aug. 3–9, with state, county and local police increasing enforcement to crack down on speeding and other dangerous driving. Officials say the campaign aims to reduce fatal crashes, with speeding remaining a leading cause of traffic deaths. The previous Speed Week resulted in more than 56,000 tickets, including 14,005 for […]
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