Nursing home beds remain closed over staffing and funding issues
Waterloo, N.Y. (WHAM) — For years now, we've covered the plea from long-term care facilities seeking more Medicaid funding from New York state. Seneca Nursing & Rehabilitation in Waterloo has had one-third of its beds offline because of funding and staffing issues since prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. "We...
Unredacted testimony reveals Cuomo’s alleged emotional romantic relationship with top aide
Albany, NY (WRGB) — Former Governor Andrew Cuomo and his top aide, Melissa DeRosa, were involved in an emotional romantic relationship during his tenure, according to testimony first obtained by The New York Post. DeRosa was married at the time, and stood by Cuomo during significant moments of his...
Vital “100 Foot” Law Impacts All Of New York State
We are about to enter a new month and across New York State, there are signs of spring popping up! This is an exciting time as new life takes over and we can get back to the outdoors!. New York State is loaded with natural beauty. There are not many...
Three local restaurants compete in NY Best Burger Competition
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Burger fans — it’s time to vote for your favorite restaurant! The Best New York Burger Competition began earlier this month as the New York Beef Council is seeking this year’s winner! The council collected the nominees on March 14, and three of them are from the Rochester area. Spencerport’s...
Popular Restaurant Chain Abruptly Closes Central New York Location
The Mohawk Valley's breakfast options continue to shrink as another major restaurant chain closes up shop. You're not imagining it. Numerous businesses and restaurants are closing their doors at breakneck speed this year, and it's not even April. The economy played a role in some of these closures, with companies...
Series Of “Low Booms” Heard Over Parts of New York State
A witness claims they experienced something in the sky they first mistook for lightning, shortly after midnight March 19. However, a sudden series of booming sounds could be heard accompanying the streaking light, according to this New York state resident's recent account. Was it a thunderstorm or tremor of some...
Albany police investigating after body found in wooded area
Officers found the adult male around 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Schenectady woman charged with neglecting disabled father
A 73-year-old disabled man was being cared for by his daughter, a home health aide.
New York State Man Allegedly Drove Over 4X BAC Limit On Thruway
Officials say a man from New York state was arrested after driving way over the legal limit the morning of March 16. Authorities were alerted to an area on the New York State Thruway after reports of a crash right before noon. Police say the allegedly drunk suspect was driving with two kids in the vehicle at the time...
Traffic stop in Watervliet leads to felony weapon charge for Troy teenager
Watervliet, NY (WRGB) — A teenager from Troy was arrested Sunday and charged with felony weapon possession following a Watervliet traffic stop. According to police, at 5 p.m. on March 23rd Watervliet police officers conducted a motor vehicle stop leading to the arrest of 16-year-old female passenger. Officers...
