Alex Crichton

Rochester

All Things Considered Host at WXXI News

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It's summer in Rochester and the first heat wave of the season is imminent

1 week ago | wxxinews.org | Alex Crichton |Jeremy Moule

A dangerous heat wave is bearing down on Rochester and the rest of New York. Starting Sunday, temperatures are expected to rise into the 90s, but it'll feel like more than 100 degrees. The heat won't abate until Thursday of next week. State officials say that kind of heat can be deadly, and they are advising people to take necessary precautions. According to state Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald, staying hydrated is job number one.
Wasmtime LTS Releases

2 months ago | bytecodealliance.org | Bytecode Alliance |Alex Crichton

Wasmtime is a lightweight WebAssembly runtime built forspeed, security, and standards-compliance. Wasmtime now supportslong-term-support (LTS) releases that are maintained with security fixes for 2years after their initial release. The Wasmtime project releases a new version once a month with new features, bugfixes, and performance improvements.
'Leave Behind Naloxone' program will allow officers to directly give kits to people who need them

Oct 15, 2024 | wxxinews.org | Alex Crichton

The Rochester Police Department is launching a new effort to reduce the number of opioid-related overdoses. The “Leave Behind Naloxone” program announced Tuesday will equip police officers with kits containing the overdose-reversing drug and information on harm-reduction strategies and resources to seek assistance. The kits will go directly to the people who need them most, according to Rochester Police Chief David Smith.
Have you heard? ... News in brief

Jul 17, 2024 | wxxinews.org | Gino Fanelli |Brian Sharp |Randy Gorbman |Alex Crichton

The former head of Rochester’s anti-violence initiative Pathways to Peace has been arraigned on a felony charge of grand larceny. Anthony Hall is accused of stealing more than $3,060 in property from the Coalition of North East Associations (CONEA), according to an unsealed indictment from a Monroe County grand jury. CONEA is a nonprofit serving the Upper Falls neighborhood. The alleged theft took place between Dec. 1, 2018 and Sept. 3, 2019.
Arrest made in Rochester homicide of 16-year-old Jakarah Lopez-Moore

Feb 23, 2024 | wxxinews.org | Alex Crichton

Rochester Police have made an arrest in the shooting death of a 16-year-old girl that happened last August. On Friday, RPD announced the arrest of 27-year-old Reign Tapiato on a charge of 2nd degree murder and 2nd degree criminal possession of a weapon. On August 29, 2023, it was reported to city police that 16-year-old Jakarah Lopez-Moore had been missing from her house since August 27.
Workers' Compensation Board officials talk about coverage for 'Long COVID' symptoms

Nov 9, 2023 | wxxinews.org | Alex Crichton

The New York State Workers' Compensation Board is continuing its webinar series to help workers who believe they contracted COVID-19 on the job. Joe Cavalcante, the Board's advocate for injured workers, said the webinar provides details on how and when to file. But he says the "when" component is very important. “Because you should be aware of the two-year deadline to file a workers compensation claim," advised Cavalcante.
Rochester Police investigate killing of 16-year-old student Jakarah Lopez-Moore

Oct 17, 2023 | wxxinews.org | Alex Crichton

Rochester Police are continuing their investigation into the death of Jakarah Lopez-Moore, whose body was found near Vanguard Parkway in the city last Saturday. The 16-year-old girl was reported missing August 27 and her body was found last Saturday in the woods near Vanguard Parkway. Captain Frank Umbrino said her death was ruled a homicide, but he would not reveal the cause of her death.
Seneca Park Zoo adds a two-year-old Masai giraffe

Oct 6, 2023 | wxxinews.org | Alex Crichton

After the death earlier this year of one of its giraffes, and a recent cancer diagnosis in another, the Seneca Park Zoo is welcoming a new addition, a two-year-old male Masai giraffe named JD. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and zoo officials made that announcement Friday, saying JD was transferred from The Wilds Safari Park in Ohio on a recommendation from the Associations of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
NYS Thruway tolls rising for residents, non-residents alike

Sep 20, 2023 | waer.org | Alex Crichton

In a unanimous decision, the New York State Thruway Authority voted this week to raise road tolls by 5% next year and an additional 5% in 2027. In a statement, Authority officials said these will be the first toll increases for NY E-ZPass customers since 2010, and will help preserve and rebuild New York’s infrastructure.
Get Ready To Pay More To Drive on the New York State Thruway

Sep 19, 2023 | nynow.wmht.org | Alex Crichton

The New York State Thruway Authority Board of Directors voted Monday to increase tolls by 5% beginning on Jan. 1, 2024, and by another 5% in 2027. Officials said the increase will be the first toll adjustment for New York E-ZPass customers since 2010. Thruway users can view what the adjusted toll rates will be on the 2024 toll adjustment calculator on the Thruway Authority's website.