Get ready for more roundabouts. That’s the word from the State Department of Transportation, which is announcing more of the new, safer, circular intersections are coming to the region over the next two to three years.
So 2 Goats Were Stuck On A Beam Under A Bridge In Pennsylvania …
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They were about 100 feet above the ground. They had been there for hours. And they didn’t know how to get down. Operation Goat Rescue begins!
Government
Amtrak Renames Rochester’s Train Station After Late Congress Member
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Amtrak has agreed to rename the Rochester Train Station after Congresswoman Louise Slaughter.
Government
Proposed Ride-Hailing Surcharge Could Benefit Mass Transit Systems
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SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) – The State Assembly is proposing an additional statewide surcharge on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft in its spending plan. The funds collected would be used on transportation services.
Governor Agrees Rochester’s Train Station Should Carry Late Congress Member’s Name
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday added his voice to those who think the train station in Rochester should be named in honor of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter.
Uncategorized
5 Passengers Dead, Pilot Survives In New York City Helicopter Crash
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A helicopter carrying six people crashed into New York City’s East River on Sunday evening, killing all five passengers, while the pilot managed to escape.
Government
Tesla Brings New Model Upstate, Pushes For Change In State Law
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – It was a road show of sorts, in downtown Rochester on Wednesday. Tesla, the maker of high-tech electric vehicles, brought a few of its cars to the Rochester Auto Museum on Main Street, including the new, lower priced Model 3.
“The Hustle: Poverty In Motion”
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People who are poor move a lot – between homes, to get groceries and healthcare. It can be difficult to achieve upward mobility, leaving people feeling like they’re running in place. Click here to check out the stories.
News
Cuomo Opponent Seeks Hearing On Controversial Tourism Signs
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ALBANY (WSKG) – A Republican candidate for governor is calling for hearings on controversial tourism signs that the Cuomo administration set up on the New York State Thruway and other highways. The federal government said the signs are illegal and will withhold federal funds if they are not removed.
Education
Audit: Many PA Bus Drivers Don’t Meet Basic Qualifications
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HARRISBURG (WSKG) — A statewide audit has found a number of school districts across Pennsylvania have employed bus drivers that should be banned from the job–and still more have drivers that aren’t properly cleared.
Government
Congressman Says User Fees Could Fuel Infrastructure Improvements
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Congressman Tom Reed says there is bipartisan agreement in Congress on improving the nation’s infrastructure.