ALBANY, N.Y. (WROC) —Governor Andrew Cuomo released a statement Wednesday amid riots at the nation’s Capitol, calling it a ‘failed attempt at a coup’.The full statement reads:“The cornerstone of our democracy is the peaceful transfer of power. We must call this what it actually is: a failed attempt at a coup. This is the final chapter of an incompetent, cruel, and divisive administration that has trampled on the Constitution and the rule of law at every turn, and we won’t let President Trump, the members of Congress who enable him, or the lawless mob that stormed...…ALBANY, N.Y. (WROC) —Governor Andrew Cuomo released a statement Wednesday amid riots at the nation’s Capitol, calling it a ‘failed attempt at a coup’.The full statement reads:“The cornerstone of our democracy is the peaceful transfer of power. We must call this what it actually is: a failed attempt at a coup. This is the final chapter of an incompetent, cruel, and divisive administration that has trampled on the Constitution and the rule of law at every turn, and we won’t let President Trump, the members of Congress who enable him, or the lawless mob that stormed...WW…

Posted: Jul 22, 2020 / 05:34 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 22, 2020 / 09:39 PM EDTBUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Pizza Hut spokesperson tells News 4 the local franchisee decided to permanently close all 17 dine-in restaurants in Western New York.Officials say this is the result of the initial temporary closing of Pizza Huts because of COVID-19 restrictions.“Pizza Hut has new franchisees coming into the New York region, and we are hopeful we will be able to serve our customers in this area again in the future,” the spokesperson said.Below is a list of the stores that have closed:Thanks for signing up!Watch...…Posted: Jul 22, 2020 / 05:34 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 22, 2020 / 09:39 PM EDTBUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Pizza Hut spokesperson tells News 4 the local franchisee decided to permanently close all 17 dine-in restaurants in Western New York.Officials say this is the result of the initial temporary closing of Pizza Huts because of COVID-19 restrictions.“Pizza Hut has new franchisees coming into the New York region, and we are hopeful we will be able to serve our customers in this area again in the future,” the spokesperson said.Below is a list of the stores that have closed:Thanks for signing up!Watch...WW…

Posted: Jul 21, 2020 / 12:00 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 22, 2020 / 04:34 PM EDTALBANY, N.Y. () — Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on a conference call with media Tuesday 10 more states were added to the coronavirus travel advisory, which requires incoming travelers from these states to self-quarantine for two weeks upon arrival.The new states are Alaska, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Virginia, and Washington, making 31 states total after Minnesota was removed from the list.The full updated list of states on the travel advisory:The travel advisory quarantine...…Posted: Jul 21, 2020 / 12:00 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 22, 2020 / 04:34 PM EDTALBANY, N.Y. () — Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on a conference call with media Tuesday 10 more states were added to the coronavirus travel advisory, which requires incoming travelers from these states to self-quarantine for two weeks upon arrival.The new states are Alaska, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Virginia, and Washington, making 31 states total after Minnesota was removed from the list.The full updated list of states on the travel advisory:The travel advisory quarantine...WW…

Posted: Jul 19, 2020 / 11:13 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 20, 2020 / 08:17 AM EDTROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A peaceful Black Lives Matter protest shut down part of Interstate-490 Sunday afternoon, in a rally against police brutality and inequalities for communities of color.Protesters from across the Rochester area gathered at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park for the event, hosted by the group.The protest marched down East Broadway Street, heading toward Interstate 490, as they planned to close down the road, rallying to support the Black Lives Matter movement.“We’re not here because we’re violent,...…Posted: Jul 19, 2020 / 11:13 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 20, 2020 / 08:17 AM EDTROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A peaceful Black Lives Matter protest shut down part of Interstate-490 Sunday afternoon, in a rally against police brutality and inequalities for communities of color.Protesters from across the Rochester area gathered at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park for the event, hosted by the group.The protest marched down East Broadway Street, heading toward Interstate 490, as they planned to close down the road, rallying to support the Black Lives Matter movement.“We’re not here because we’re violent,...WW…

Posted: Jul 13, 2020 / 10:08 AM EDTUpdated: Jul 23, 2020 / 02:47 PM EDTALBANY, N.Y. () — The New York State Department of Education released detailed guidance on the process of reopening schools Monday morning.The 28-page document covers a range of topics, including:School districts across New York are to submit their specific reopening plans to the state government by the end of July. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said last week the state would make a for the fall.According to the guidance, “New York is a large and diverse state – so there will be no ‘one size fits all’ model for reopening our...…Posted: Jul 13, 2020 / 10:08 AM EDTUpdated: Jul 23, 2020 / 02:47 PM EDTALBANY, N.Y. () — The New York State Department of Education released detailed guidance on the process of reopening schools Monday morning.The 28-page document covers a range of topics, including:School districts across New York are to submit their specific reopening plans to the state government by the end of July. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said last week the state would make a for the fall.According to the guidance, “New York is a large and diverse state – so there will be no ‘one size fits all’ model for reopening our...WW…

Dominic Pezzola accused of breaking window, threatening to kill VP PencePosted: Jan 15, 2021 / 01:51 PM ESTUpdated: Jan 16, 2021 / 04:08 PM ESTROCHESTER, N.Y. () — A Rochester man was arrested Friday, accused of smashing a window at the U.S. Capitol, smoking a cigar inside the building, and threatening to kill Vice President Mike Pence during in Washington D.C.Dominic Pezzola, 44 of Rochester and class of 1995 graduate of the Aquinas Institute, is charged with obstruction of an official proceeding, destruction of government property, and restricted buildings or grounds. Officials say...…Dominic Pezzola accused of breaking window, threatening to kill VP PencePosted: Jan 15, 2021 / 01:51 PM ESTUpdated: Jan 16, 2021 / 04:08 PM ESTROCHESTER, N.Y. () — A Rochester man was arrested Friday, accused of smashing a window at the U.S. Capitol, smoking a cigar inside the building, and threatening to kill Vice President Mike Pence during in Washington D.C.Dominic Pezzola, 44 of Rochester and class of 1995 graduate of the Aquinas Institute, is charged with obstruction of an official proceeding, destruction of government property, and restricted buildings or grounds. Officials say...WW…

Posted: Aug 12, 2020 / 07:46 PM EDTUpdated: Aug 13, 2020 / 08:33 AM EDTROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Nursing homes and schools are getting some added help in keeping their residents safe thanks to thermal facial recognition cameras and touchless check-in technology.“COVID really helped expedite the temperature features, also detecting if someone is wearing a mask or not,” said Chrissy Casilio-Bluhm with in Buffalo.Casilio-Bluhm said their touchless devices can log temperature and information instantly and automatically. She said it’s essential for admission into places like nursing homes and...…Posted: Aug 12, 2020 / 07:46 PM EDTUpdated: Aug 13, 2020 / 08:33 AM EDTROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Nursing homes and schools are getting some added help in keeping their residents safe thanks to thermal facial recognition cameras and touchless check-in technology.“COVID really helped expedite the temperature features, also detecting if someone is wearing a mask or not,” said Chrissy Casilio-Bluhm with in Buffalo.Casilio-Bluhm said their touchless devices can log temperature and information instantly and automatically. She said it’s essential for admission into places like nursing homes and...WW…

Posted: Dec 29, 2020 / 08:06 AM ESTUpdated: Dec 29, 2020 / 08:06 AM ESTSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. () — Ryan Marusa says he wishes he could give one of his homemade dog toys to every pup in the world. For now, he’s starting in State College, Pa.“I just wanted to donate for dogs because I really like dogs,” Ryan told us.He says he wouldn’t have believed you if you told him a fifth-grade school project would quickly connect him with almost 100 dogs.When Ryan expressed his wish to give to all the dogs in the world, his mother, Chrissy, got to work as well. With a simple post on Facebook, Ryan’s...…Posted: Dec 29, 2020 / 08:06 AM ESTUpdated: Dec 29, 2020 / 08:06 AM ESTSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. () — Ryan Marusa says he wishes he could give one of his homemade dog toys to every pup in the world. For now, he’s starting in State College, Pa.“I just wanted to donate for dogs because I really like dogs,” Ryan told us.He says he wouldn’t have believed you if you told him a fifth-grade school project would quickly connect him with almost 100 dogs.When Ryan expressed his wish to give to all the dogs in the world, his mother, Chrissy, got to work as well. With a simple post on Facebook, Ryan’s...WW…

Posted: Dec 2, 2020 / 11:00 AM ESTUpdated: Dec 3, 2020 / 05:19 AM ESTALBANY, N.Y. (WROC) – The first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine could arrive in New York state in as soon as two weeks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced during a Wednesday morning briefing.The governor reported the following data update Wednesday, day 277 of the pandemic in New York:Each region’s percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows:“Questions that are on everybody’s mind, that I get asked all the time,” Gov. Cuomo said. “Where are we in terms of COVID now? Where are we going in...…Posted: Dec 2, 2020 / 11:00 AM ESTUpdated: Dec 3, 2020 / 05:19 AM ESTALBANY, N.Y. (WROC) – The first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine could arrive in New York state in as soon as two weeks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced during a Wednesday morning briefing.The governor reported the following data update Wednesday, day 277 of the pandemic in New York:Each region’s percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows:“Questions that are on everybody’s mind, that I get asked all the time,” Gov. Cuomo said. “Where are we in terms of COVID now? Where are we going in...WW…

QUEENS, N.Y. (WROC) — The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in New York state.A critical care nurse who has treated COVID-19 patients in hard-hit New York City became the first person in the state to receive the vaccine Monday as part of campaign to inoculate front-line health care workers.Sandra Lindsay, an ICU nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, was the first New Yorker to received the Pfizer vaccine at 9:15 a.m.“I’m feeling well,” Lindsey said after receiving the shot. “I would like to thank all the frontline workers; all my colleagues who been working during this pandemic, all over...…QUEENS, N.Y. (WROC) — The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in New York state.A critical care nurse who has treated COVID-19 patients in hard-hit New York City became the first person in the state to receive the vaccine Monday as part of campaign to inoculate front-line health care workers.Sandra Lindsay, an ICU nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, was the first New Yorker to received the Pfizer vaccine at 9:15 a.m.“I’m feeling well,” Lindsey said after receiving the shot. “I would like to thank all the frontline workers; all my colleagues who been working during this pandemic, all over...WW…