Palmyra man charged after domestic incident investigation
A Palmyra man was arrested following a domestic violence investigation in the Town of Palmyra, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Trent T. Basile, 18, was taken into custody April 5 after deputies investigated a reported incident inside a residence. Authorities allege Basile damaged items within the home...
BJ’s Wholesale Club now offering extended hours
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — BJ’s Wholesale Club locations across the country have extended their shopping hours. As of Monday, BJ’s members will be able to shop at stores and at BJ’s Gas locations Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. BJ’s describes the time […]
Upstate NY man buys lottery scratch-off at Tops Markets, walks away with $5 million
An Upstate New York man has won a $5 million top prize playing the New York Lottery’s $5,000,000 Blitz scratch-off game. Roger Adkins of Rochester chose to receive his winnings as 20 annuitized payments rather than a lump sum. After required withholdings, he will receive $162,756 each year. The...
Rochester (NY) EMS System Achieves 97% Medication Dosing Accuracy with Handtevy in Landmark Study
Handtevy, the nationally recognized leader in emergency resuscitation technology, highlights the publication of a landmark quality improvement study in Prehospital Emergency Care. The study authors report on how Handtevy’s platform helped a multi-agency EMS system in upstate New York achieve 97% correct pediatric medication dosing accuracy, the highest ever reported in the peer-reviewed emergency care literature. The previous high-water mark in EMS...
NY weather update: Monroe County under a flood warning until Monday morning due to...
On Sunday at 1:32 p.m. the National Weather Service released an updated flood warning in effect until Monday at 9:45 a.m. for Monroe County. The weather service informs, "Small stream flooding along Irondequoit Creek caused by heavy rainfall is expected for Monroe county." "Water levels will remain high along Irondequoit...
Some eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, and other stores recalled
More than 3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, and other major national retailers are being recalled due to possibly not being sterile.
First Alert Weather: Tracking a few snow showers to start the week
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Monday will bring lots of clouds and a chilly breeze with a few flurries. Temperatures today will be near 40 degrees with some gusts over 20mph. Monday night weather will include a few snow showers that will be on the increase into Tuesday morning. Weather looks a little wintry Tuesday with temps […]
Cleanup underway after storm floods Hilton FD Carnival grounds; return planned
Hilton, N.Y. (WHAM) — On March 31, a severe thunderstorm brought heavy flooding into the nearby carnival grounds when Salmon Creek overflowed. "It's a little high right now, but that's because of the rain," former Fire Chief Mike Lissow said, walking along Salmon Creek in Hilton. Aerial photos showed...
Cold snap brings snow, flooding concerns across Finger Lakes this week
A sharp return to winter-like conditions will grip the Finger Lakes to start the week, bringing a mix of rain and snow, below-normal temperatures, and ongoing flooding concerns across parts of the region. Forecasters say the pattern will impact Cayuga, Schuyler, Seneca, Ontario, Wayne, and Yates counties through at least...
Missing: Woman, 79, who may need medical attention and traveling through Webster
WEBSTER, N.Y. — New York State Police are asking for help finding a missing 79-year-old woman who may need medical attention. Troopers got a report saying that Maryann Mclean, from Moscow, Pennsylvania, was driving on Route 104 eastbound in Webster on Sunday. She was seen near County Line Road just after 9:30 p.m.
