Barenaked Ladies singer, wife, 2 friends safe after plane crash Aug 27, 2008
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Body found in Niagara River is missing Bronx girl Aug 26, 2008
U.S. Coast Guard officials say they recovers about eight bodies a year in the Niagara Gorge and along the mouth of the river into Lake Ontario, some of which are never identified. . (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Barenaked Ladies singer in plane crash Aug 26, 2008
Barenaked Ladies singer survives plane crash. Barenaked Ladies singer survives plane crash. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Barenaked Ladies singer survives... Aug 26, 2008
Barenaked Ladies singer survives plane crash - CNN.com. Barenaked Ladies singer survives plane crash. (CNN -- Law)
Shipwreck Explorers Discover 1780 British Warship in Lake Ontario Aug 25, 2008
Shipwreck Explorers Discover HMS Ontario - 1780 British Warship in Lake Ontario - Shipwreck World ... HMS Ontario, a British warship, built in 1780 has been discovered in deep water off the southern shore of Lake Ontario ... Rochester, New York HMS Ontario, a British warship built in 1780 has been discovered in deep water off the southern shore of Lake Ontario. (Yahoo News -- Anthropology and Archaeology)
Rochester Woman Dies in Lake Ontario Aug 24, 2008
That's just west of Watertown on the very eastern point of Lake Ontario. There is no word what led to Perry's drowning. (R News)
Alcohol Involved in Summerville Boat Crash Aug 23, 2008
Investigators say two men and two women were returning from boating on Lake Ontario when they crashed their fiberglass vessel into the concrete pier around 9 p.m.. All four people were conscious and outside of the boat when emergency crews arrived at the scene. (R News)
Liverpool native Rhines races for medal Aug 21, 2008
Allen and Jeanne Rhines and their daughter Anne are staying at their family cottage in Chaumont, between Watertown and Cape Vincent on Lake Ontario. They had hoped to see the race live on television via a Canadian Broadcasting Corp. feed from Kingston, but CBC didn't show the qualifying heats despite a Canadian being in the field. (Syracuse.com)
Purifan inventor, a Derby native, dies in accidental drowning Aug 21, 2008
New York State Police say the body of 67-year-old Paul Fiacco of Derby was pulled from Lake Ontario, N.Y., Sunday, according to the Web site. Fiacco, the inventor of the air purification system, was the victim of an apparent drowning. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Lawmakers Slash Medicaid Spending Aug 21, 2008
"The winds of change have come to Albany. We have never cut this amount off a budget without taxing in anyone's memory. We have never gone into a budget to make these kinds of cuts in an election year and we've never gone into the budget in August, Paterson said. Paterson hopes for another $75 million in cuts before the end of the year, but it is unknown where it will come from. ajl/cdo Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version When it is approved, more than $500 million in state... (R News)
Lifespan Warns of Phone Scam Aug 21, 2008
Lifespan advises older adults to never send money because of a so-called "prize notification, say no and hang up the phone. Older adults looking for assistance with potential scam situations can call Lifespan at 244-8400. sjf/ajl Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version When it is approved, more than $500 million in state Medicaid spending planned for the next two years will not be spent. Imagine three-day weekends becoming the norm in your working world. Monroe County... (R News)
Kendall Man Killed in Barn Collapse Aug 20, 2008
The barn was on Bohn's property in the town of Kendall near the Lake Ontario shore. He was working with relatives when the accident happened. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Mayor's Teen Advisors Tell It Like It Is Aug 20, 2008
" dpja Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version Six-point-four million dollars in state aid the city of Rochester expected to lose will be maintained in this year's budget. A Keuka College partnership with Chinese universities briefly came together in New York's Finger Lakes Region. When it comes to food, homegrown and homemade is always better for you. A new Wayne County company has applied that same concept to fuel for your car. Rochester's mayor says he likes them because they're... (R News)
13 Internet Providers to Block Child Porn Aug 20, 2008
If you have a choice between an Internet company who's blocking child pornography and one who's not, it might be relevant," said Cuomo. Earlier this month, Cuomo threatened litigation against Frontier and LocalNet because the two providers had not signed agreements with his office. Cuomo says those providers have since signed on. ajlJA Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version Six-point-four million dollars in state aid the city of Rochester expected to lose will be maintained in this... (R News)
Two Worlds Delve Deep for Answers Aug 20, 2008
I can bring a certain amount of expertise to them and he likewise to us," Sellers said. From agricultural runoff to foreign species taking over the ecosystem, Keuka Lake faces its own challenges. Researchers hope more work with Chinese scientists creates a future in a healthier world. "If we're able to build this as we would like to, it can not only enhance our relationship between the two institutions, but I think it makes a really great learning opportunity for both sides," Sellers said. blja... (R News)
Windmills bring prosperity, anger Aug 19, 2008
The Tug Hill plateau sits high above this village of about 4,000, a remote wilderness where steady winds whip down from Lake Ontario and winter snowfalls are the heaviest in the state. For decades, dairy farmers have wrested a living from the Tug -- accepting lives of wind-swept hardship with little prospect of much change. (CNN -- Tech)
Gorge Attack Victims Being Harassed Aug 19, 2008
" He says they did everything they were told to do and the gunman still pulled the trigger. Police released these descriptions of the two male suspects: The first is a Black man in his mid 20s, about 61 with a thin build. He has shoulder-length, thin braided corn rows. He was armed with a .357 caliber revolver. The second suspect is also a Black man, in his mid 20s, about 58. He is 160 pounds with short wavy hair, long-pointed sideburns, a thin moustache and patch of hair on his... (R News)
Fruit virus hotspot confirmed in Niagara County Aug 18, 2008
A suspected hotspot of the virus that threatens Lake Ontario Fruit Belt's multi-million-dollar industry, including peaches, has been confirmed in Niagara County. The location in Burt in the Town of Newfane is the seventh plum pox virus site in Niagara County and tenth in the Niagara, Orleans and Wayne county region along the lake's south shore. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Windmills split town and families Aug 17, 2008
Tug HillThe Tug Hill plateau sits high above this village of about 4,000, a remote North Country wilderness of several thousand acres, where steady winds whip down from Lake Ontario and winter snowfalls are the heaviest in the state. For decades dairy farmers, Irish and German and Polish immigrants, and lately the Amish, have wrested a living from the Tug accepting lives of wind-swept hardship with little prospect of much change. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Charity Regatta Set Sail on Lake Ontario Aug 17, 2008
Hundreds took advantage of the beautiful weather and set sail on Lake Ontario Saturday to raise money for a good cause ... It's the largest charity regatta on Lake Ontario ... Partly for the love of sailing and the competition that's in that but also to raise money to support hospice care to help us improve and expand end of life care in the Rochester area," said Bill Northwood from Lifetime Care. More than 70 boats participated this year. Over the past nine years the regatta has raised more... (R News)
Health Fair Connects Providers with Public Aug 17, 2008
I don't think we would have that participation and commitment from the health agencies if they didn't see it as an opportunity to reach the public, they reach maybe people who are hard to reach," said Sally Steinwachs. Health surveys were also handed out. They included a section encouraging people to volunteer in the southwest neighborhood. sh Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version Rochester police say a Spencerport man was held at gunpoint Saturday night and narrowly escaped with... (R News)
Upstate windmill project splits town and families Aug 17, 2008
Changes came quick The Tug Hill plateau sits high above this village of about 4,000, a remote wilderness where steady winds whip down from Lake Ontario and winter snowfalls are the heaviest in the state. For decades, dairy farmers have wrested a living from Tug Hill, accepting lives of wind-swept hardship with little prospect of much change. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Search for girl continues along river Aug 15, 2008
The group began their hike at Whirlpool State Park, where the river rushes toward Lake Ontario after plunging over the Falls. Much of the water churns white, though appears deceivingly serene in spots. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Walsh: Seeing it through until the end Aug 14, 2008
While I no longer represent Auburn, I'm proud of our role in building the Owasco Lake seawall, improving the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, introducing NASA programming to Cayuga Community College, protecting the Lake Ontario watershed, and harnessing the potential of the Erie Canal system. I am now working to ensure the Onondaga Lake clean up and other area watershed projects receive the funding they need; that promised federal resources for area business incubators are provided and additional... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Writers thrifty RV trip avoids overseas travel Aug 14, 2008
From there we rode Interstate 81 all the way to the Canadian border, reaching it after an overnight stay on the shores of Lake Ontario in Sackets Harbor, near Watertown, N.Y. Once in Ontario, we drove east to Montreal. Our return took us through Lake Placid in New York States Adirondack Park, picking up Interstate 88 west of Albany and Interstate 81 back to Washington, D.C.. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Council Votes on Midtown, Curfew Aug 13, 2008
" Rochester police evacuated a family from their home as they worked to make some robbery arrests early Tuesday morning. Reality TV is popular primetime viewing these days. At the Aork, real police officers are featured in crime dramas produced at actual homicide scenes. Monroe Community College's longest serving president Thomas Flynn attended his last board of trustees meeting Monday night. As he helped the board close that chapter, he also helped open a new one - its second presidential... (R News)
Jurors Screened in Ex-Sheriff Case Aug 12, 2008
"But I think the trust is back. Others say the case forced people pay more attention to what their leaders are doing. I hope it does, said Brad Voorhees. I hope people pay closer attention to our authority. Jury selection in Connolly's trial will likely be a slow process. Potential jurors are being questioned individually. Prosecutor Mike Tantillo says it is likely a full jury won't be seated until later in the week. svja Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version Reality... (R News)
State Releases Graduation Rates Aug 12, 2008
" A 30 percent increase in five years is needed to reach that goal. He plans to talk more about launching a few new programs, including a data tracking system for high schoolers to help re-engage students who may have been looked over in the past. If youd like to check your school districts graduation rate, visit the link below. Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version Reality TV is popular primetime viewing these days. At the Aork, real police officers are featured in crime... (R News)
Crime Show Coming to Rochester Aug 12, 2008
"Anytime you can get that message out there in as many venues as possible I think it's great, it has positive results, Markert said. I think it will show the city in both a positive light here locally and nationally. Crime 360 airs Thursdays at 11:00 p.m. on the Aork. mrh/mmc Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version Reality TV is popular primetime viewing these days. At the Aork, real police officers are featured in crime dramas produced at actual homicide scenes.... (R News)
Paterson Cuts $6.4M in Rochester Aid Aug 12, 2008
Most of it was to arrive for city services under what is known as "AIM aid, which goes directly to city services. It's the funding Duffy has fought the last two years to get more of for Rochester because the Flower City receives the least of any other upstate city. On the one hand, we've fought very hard to get that increase and that has been hit hard in this proposed cut, Duffy said. Duffy hopes the Paterson administration cuts spending equally across New York. Rochester has already... (R News)
Student Farmers Cultivate Life Lesson Aug 12, 2008
" Project leaders say there is still a chance of getting a grant to continue funding the program. The are also optimistic the partnership between RIT and the city schools will continue next year. jmja Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version Reality TV is popular primetime viewing these days. At the Aork, real police officers are featured in crime dramas produced at actual homicide scenes. Monroe Community College's longest serving president Thomas Flynn attended his last board of... (R News)
James Bittner Aug 12, 2008
Surveyors testing for a virus that threatens the Lake Ontario Fruit Belt's multi-million-dollar fruit industry think they have discovered a new outbreak in Niagara County. "The suspected site is contiguous to a known location in the Town of Newfane, so it is not surprising," said James Bittner, a major Niagara County fruit grower and president of the New York State Horticultural Society. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Brighton Development Meets Opposition Aug 11, 2008
We like the neighborhoods, the communities, the closeness not having to worry about walking down the road past some large project, we'd much rather like to look at green," Holahan said. The plan is still in the environmental review process. Concerned residents say they just want to make sure their opinions are heard. "If people don't know about the project, then they can't do anything about it if they're opposed," Holahan said. "What happens in one community really affects all of us," Schwartz... (R News)
Law Enforcement Hosts Fund Raiser Aug 10, 2008
"Sometimes we get a negative feedback about officers and this is something we want to show what we give back to the community - which we do on an everyday basis - but this is something we can give back to other agencies or NCMEC. We did the Golisano Childrens Hospital for last year's policeman's ball, said Otto Harnischfeger. We want to give back to the agencies in our community as well as our agency to help families help people in our area in need in our community. The cops even... (R News)
Expert: RCSD Needs Longterm Initiative Aug 10, 2008
I think a year long initiative where this becomes a focal point for the year for the district, I think is what's sorely needed," Hardy said. Dr. Hardy said over the years he's seen other urban communities with issues similar to Rochester's rebound more quickly because of their investment in long-term initiatives. lg/ay Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version A Wayne County family is remembering four loved ones who died in a house fire a year ago this past week. The Marion family held... (R News)
Newlyweds Test Their Luck on 8/8/08 Aug 9, 2008
" The racino held special promotions. The first 888 people through the door got Great 8's instant scratch off tickets for a chance to win 888 dollars. Barbara Alsheimer of Avoca didnt win the scratch off but she did win the Copper Dropper jackpot of $2,783. "I just sat down and I got all the wilds," Alsheimer said. Alsheimer said the date had nothing to do with why she and her husband drove more than an hour to play. "It was just raining out and we decided to come," said Alsheimer. Whether... (R News)
Tiny invasive snail impacts Great Lakes, alters ecology Aug 9, 2008
The first mud snail found in the U.S. was in 1987 in the Snake River, Idaho, but the species did not appear in the east until 1991 in Lake Ontario ... Levri and his team found that in Lake Ontario, the densities of the snails peak between 50 and 82 feet and they were rarely found in water less than 16 feet. (EurekAlert!)
Governments hit brakes on fleets as gas soars Aug 5, 2008
2 billion in the state of California to $24 million in Rochester, a city of 208,000 near Lake Ontario. Federal, state and local government vehicles consumed 2. (AZCentral -- Business)
NASA says liquid confirmed on moon of Saturn Aug 1, 2008
The instrument was used during a December flyby to observe a feature dubbed Ontario Lacus, in the south polar region, that is about 7,800 square miles, or 20,200 square kilometers, slightly larger than North America's Lake Ontario. Cassini reached Saturn in mid-2004 and at the end of that year launched a probe named Huygens that parachuted to the surface of Titan the following January. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Beach closures increase on Lake Ontario shoreline Jul 30, 2008
By: The Associated Press. Tuesday, July 29, 2008 2:07 PM EDT. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Cold comfort Jul 30, 2008
Thick frozen custard has inspired a devoted following, especially residents of Rochester, N.Y., the site of the original Abbott's on Lake Ontario. Frozen custard, made with eggs, buttermilk, and cream, and churned slowly in a custom-made machine, is denser than traditional ice cream. (Boston Globe)
Niagara Falls Jul 26, 2008
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a 90-minute drive from Toronto and 15 miles from the falls at the end of the Niagara River where it enters Lake Ontario. Stay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Gould: Boat patrols act with respect Jul 25, 2008
The boat patrol consists of four boats, which we use on Cayuga, Owasco, Cross and Skaneateles Lakes, Lake Ontario, Lake Como, Duck Lake and we also patrol the New York State Canal System located within Cayuga County. I feel we have a great Marine Division due to our many experienced members. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Search Resumes for Possible Drowning Victim Jul 24, 2008
Five hours later, with no sign of a body or even clothing and personal belongings, the churning, murky waters of Lake Ontario appeared to have won this round. "It was very, very, almost impossible to see, any further than a hand in your face," Major Steve Koster of the Monroe County Sheriffs Office said when officials called off their search. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Man Flees Police on Lake Ontario Jul 22, 2008
A Yates man faces numerous charges after fleeing police on his waverunner on Lake Ontario this weekend ... A Yates man faces numerous charges after fleeing police on his waverunner on Lake Ontario this weekend. (R News)
Vietnam Vet Honored 40 Years Later Jul 22, 2008
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Tuesday July 22, 2008. (R News)
Area under severe storm watch Jul 21, 2008
The NWS also has a special marine warning in effect for the Lake Ontario shoreline in northern Cayuga County, which means boating in that area may become dangerous. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecasted for the area into Tuesday, but widespread severe weather is not expected. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Plum pox virus is on the move Jul 18, 2008
A virus threatening the Lake Ontario Fruit Belt's multi-million-dollar fruit industry has spread from Niagara County eastward to beyond Rochester. The plum pox virus -- discovered in 2006 in Niagara County where thousands of peach trees have been destroyed to keep it from spreading -- has been found in a commercial orchard in Wayne County. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Dutch man adrift 9 hours pulled from Lake Ontario near Oswego Jul 17, 2008
OSWEGO -- A Dutch man who spent nine hours floating in Lake Ontario after falling off his sailboat was hospitalized in stable condition Wednesday, authorities said. Dick Slettenhar, 58, was pulled from the lake about 15 miles north of Oswego about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
City Council Approves Fast Ferry Payoff Jul 16, 2008
The city of Rochester is still paying for that ghost ship of Lake Ontario known as the Fast Ferry ... The city of Rochester is still paying for that ghost ship of Lake Ontario known as the Fast Ferry. (R News)
Lakes, public pools offer cheap ways stay cool Jul 13, 2008
Whether it's a state park brushing up against the Finger Lakes and Lake Ontario, public pools or recreation centers, cool escapes from the bothersome heat are everywhere ... Fair Haven Beach State Park offers a sand beach alongside its roped-off swim area in Lake Ontario. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Charlotte Hosts Sports Festival Jul 6, 2008
It was more than just a day at the beach at Charlotte Beach this Fourth of July weekend - the Ontario Beach Sports Festival brought a trio of events to the shore of Lake Ontario Saturday. On land, the Corona Beach Volleyball Series shared space with the USAW Beach Wrestling National Championships. (R News)
Plane Distress Call Probe Continues Jul 4, 2008
The U.S. Coast Guard has yet to determine if Wednesdays distress call for a plane down over Lake Ontario was a hoax ... "Mayday, mayday. We're going down in Lake Ontario. Going down. (inaudible) Other boats." ... The U.S. Coast Guard has yet to determine if Wednesdays distress call for a plane down over Lake Ontario was a hoax. (R News)
Services Set for Boat Crash Victims Jul 1, 2008
Funeral services are scheduled for the two stepsisters killed in a boating crash on Lake Ontario over the weekend ... Funeral services are scheduled for the two stepsisters killed in a boating crash on Lake Ontario over the weekend ... Thanks to quick thinking by a neighbor, four people are safe after the boat they were in capsized on Lake Ontario. (R News)
Strong Rain, Wind Storm Hits WNY Jun 30, 2008
Downed tree limbs also covered parts of the Lake Ontario State Parkway ... Authorities still do not know the cause of a boat crash that killed three people Saturday morning on Lake Ontario. (R News)
Speed Likely Factor in Deadly Boat Crash Jun 29, 2008
Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a boat crash in Lake Ontario that killed three people Saturday morning ... Jay Santo was on a boat in Lake Ontario with a group of friends early Saturday morning. (R News)
Deadly Crash Renews Pier Concerns Jun 29, 2008
The Summerville Pier stretches thousands of feet into Lake Ontario ... Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a boat crash in Lake Ontario that killed three people Saturday morning. (R News)
Name of Fort Drum paper, the 'Blizzard,' gets buried Jun 27, 2008
Lake Ontario does help produce some intense winter storms in the area, which saw up to 12 feet of snow in one 10-day stretch in February 2007. But the lake also has a moderating influence on temperatures, which average about 21 degrees during the winter and typically reach into the high 70s during the summer. (AZCentral -- News)
* Explorers find Holy Grail of shipwrecks Jun 16, 2008
A 22-gun British warship that sank during the American Revolution and has long been regarded as one of the Holy Grail shipwrecks in the Great Lakes has been discovered at the bottom of Lake Ontario, astonishingly well-preserved in the cold, deep water, explorers announced on Friday. Shipwreck enthusiasts Jim Kennard and Dan Scoville used side-scanning sonar and an unmanned submersible to locate the HMS Ontario, which was lost with barely a trace and as many as 130 people aboard during a gale... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Seaway trail going to the birds Jun 15, 2008
That's a lifer for me, he called to the group of birders he was leading on a woodland trek near Lake Ontario ... The wayward warbler is just one of myriad species of songbirds, shorebirds, raptors and waterfowl found along the shores of Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River and Lake Erie, a region known as the Seaway Trail ... We're trying to make people aware of the world-class birding opportunities along the Seaway Trail, particularly along the southern shores of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario,... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
1780 British Warship Found In Lake Ontario Jun 15, 2008
This handout image from video released Friday, June 13, 2008 by Jim Kennard and Dan Scoville, shows the starboard side of the sunken 228-year-old British warship HMS Ontario, a British warship built in1780 that has been discovered in deep water off the southern shore of Lake Ontario ... (AP) A 22-gun British warship that sank during the American Revolution and has long been regarded as one of the "Holy Grail" shipwrecks in the Great Lakes has been discovered at the bottom of Lake Ontario,... (CBS News -- US)
Ship found in Lake Ontario Jun 14, 2008
SYRACUSE A 22-gun British warship that sank during the American Revolution and has long been regarded as one of the Holy Grail shipwrecks in the Great Lakes has been discovered at the bottom of Lake Ontario, astonishingly well-preserved in the cold, deep water, explorers announced Friday ... There are an estimated 4,700 shipwrecks in the Great Lakes, including about 500 on Lake Ontario. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Residents Speak Out on Lake Levels Jun 12, 2008
Controlling the water levels of Lake Ontario was the topic of a public hearing in Greece where an international commission listened to the concerns of land owners and environmentalists ... Environmental groups would like to see a different plan implemented, one that would allow a more natural flow to controlling the water levels of Lake Ontario ... Controlling the water levels of Lake Ontario was the topic of a public hearing in Greece where an international commission listened to the concerns... (R News)
High ozone warning issued for region Jun 9, 2008
An air quality advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday central and western New York, as well as the eastern Lake Ontario region, for potentially high ozone levels. The state Department of Environmental Conservation and state Department of Health predict elevated levels of pollutants from vehicle exhaust, power plant emissions and chemical reactions in the atmosphere. (Auburn Citizen)
Griffin rewards elder statesmen Jun 6, 2008
Raised across Lake Ontario in Rochester, Ashbery recalled often being asked earlier in life if he was "Canada-conscious.". "I think now that it's Canada that is conscious and the rest of us are contributing to that," he said, in accepting the award. (Toronto Star)
