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Traffic Alert: Due to heavy lake-effect snow, I-90 westbound is closed from Exit 59 (Dunkirk–Fredonia–NY Route 60) to the Pennsylvania state line. Additionally, a ban on tandem trucks and empty commercial vehicles is in effect from Exit 53 (Buffalo–Canada–Niagara Falls–I-190) to the PA state line. Motorists should expect delays and consider alternate routes. Rochester Area: […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging people to stay home and avoid any unnecessary travel. Hochul announced she’s declaring a state of emergency in anticipation of the developing Nor’easter. This state of emergency includes Ontario, Wayne, Yates, Seneca, and Cayuga counties, but does not include Monroe, Livingston, Orleans, Genesee, or Wyoming counties. Hochul says Western New York and the Finger […]
The Pirate Toy Fund is canceling this years World’s Largest Snowball Fight event. The organizers hope to be able to hold the event in 2024. The reason this years World’s Largest Snowball Fight was called of is because of mild weather conditions. Pirate Toy Fund organizers were aiming to break the Guinness Book World Record […]
Monroe County officials honored the response team of over 200 members from Monroe County that went to Buffalo to help with recovery efforts after the blizzard. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello recognized the recovery crew members for working to help clear the streets in Buffalo. They also helped with responding to emergency calls, restoring emergency […]
The NFL has moved the Bills home game against the Cleveland Browns from Buffalo to Detroit on Sunday. The lake-effect snowstorm set to hit the Buffalo region this weekend, The forecast is for between one to three feet of snow on the region through the weekend. The switch in sites means the Bills will play […]
Are you ready for the upcoming winter? Welp Monday morning I woke up to snowflakes on my windshield and I must say for the first time ever I thought about moving to Florida, but then remembered I also don’t want to think about those tropical storms they get every year. Let me go buy these new […]
It seems like this snow is nonstop, and if you’re looking to take out your snowblower, a local doctor warns of injuries. Dr. Danielle Wilbur, a hand surgeon at the University of Rochester Medical Center, warns that many snow blow accidents happen when wet, heavy snow clogs the chute. A common mistake people make is […]
The snow is nonstop outside and local trucks are loaded with salt and plows have hit the ground in the City of Rochester. We are expected to get nearly a foot of snow, making this the second big snowstorm of the year. If you are curious about how the roads are without wanting to go […]
Just a reminder ahead of this snowstorm coming between Wednesday night through Friday. If you have a fire hydrant in front of your home, business, or apartment make sure you clear it. The Rochester Fire Department is asking for help from the community as there are about 9 inches of snow expected. If you can […]
With a “Code Blue” in effect the county wants to make sure that anyone who doesn’t have a warm place to stay can get shelter, especially in the midst of a major winter storm. People can go to 210 W Main St. for warmth and shelter. Capacity has been increased ahead of the storm. If […]
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