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Hotter summer, rising humidity expected across New York as El Ni'o develops
17+ hour, 53+ min ago (435+ words) New Yorkers could be in for a hotter, more humid and stormier summer than normal as forecasters warn that developing El Ni'o conditions will begin shaping weather patterns across the country in the months ahead. According to Accu Weather's 2026 summer…...
New York lawmakers tout passage of sweeping food safety disclosure bill
2+ week, 1+ day ago (336+ words) New York lawmakers say a first-of-its-kind food safety bill aimed at increasing transparency and banning certain additives is on its way to becoming law after clearing both chambers of the Legislature. State Sen. Brian Kavanagh and Assemblymember Dr. Anna Kelles…...
Lawmakers, sheriffs push for "dangerousness" standard in New York bail decisions
1+ week, 1+ day ago (347+ words) A coalition of state lawmakers and law enforcement officials is renewing its push to overhaul New York's pretrial release laws, arguing that current standards are allowing repeat offenders back into communities and putting public safety at risk. Standing in Albany…...
NIH grant backs Rochester research targeting early-stage vision loss in macular degeneration
1+ week, 1+ day ago (364+ words) A new federally funded research effort in Rochester is aiming to tackle one of the biggest gaps in treating age-related macular degeneration " stopping vision loss before it starts. Researchers at University of Rochester Medicine have secured a grant from the…...
New York passes seventh budget extender as negotiations inch forward
1+ week, 2+ day ago (294+ words) New York lawmakers have once again pushed back the state budget deadline, approving a short-term extender that keeps government operations running while negotiations continue behind closed doors. The Legislature on Monday passed a seventh budget extender " nearly four weeks after…...
Rochester Mc Donald's Shamrock Shake campaign raises $38, 500 for Ronald Mc Donald House
2+ week, 4+ day ago (155+ words) A seasonal promotion tied to one of Mc Donald's most recognizable menu items delivered a significant boost for families in need across the Rochester area. Local Mc Donald's restaurants raised more than $38, 500 during this year's four-week Shamrock Shake campaign, with…...
Hochul launches crackdown on insurance fraud with new statewide law enforcement training push
4+ week, 18+ hour ago (258+ words) Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new statewide initiative to combat insurance fraud, partnering the New York State Police with the Department of Financial Services to expand enforcement and reduce rising auto insurance costs. The plan centers on specialized training for…...
United Way takes over Rochester's Dolly Parton Imagination Library program, aims to expand reach
3+ week, 1+ day ago (262+ words) A widely used early literacy program in Rochester is entering a new phase, with United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes stepping in as its new organizational home. The transition gives United Way oversight of the local chapter…...
New York budget stalemate drags on as lawmakers approve yet another short-term extender
1+ mon, 20+ hour ago (335+ words) New York still can't pass a budget on time, and lawmakers now plan to keep the government running with another short-term fix, according to Spectrum News 1. Leaders will vote Tuesday on a weeklong budget extender to cover payroll and essential…...
Rochester Regional Health executive earns national recognition for digital leadership
3+ week, 3+ day ago (222+ words) ROCHESTER " A top Rochester Regional Health executive has been recognized nationally for his role in advancing digital innovation across one of the region's largest healthcare systems. Dwight Raum, executive vice president and chief digital information officer at Rochester Regional Health,…...