Natalie Kucko

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Natalie Kucko

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A viral TikTok trend dubbed the ‘Chromebook Challenge’ is taking place in schools across the United States, where students are attempting to set their school-issued Chromebooks on fire. Some parents have shared to News 8 they have received notices about this from local school districts. State officials say not only is it extremely unsafe, but it can also be considered a criminal offense.

6 days ago | localsyr.com | Natalie Kucko

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State has reported one of the worst flu seasons on record with the highest number of pediatric flu-related deaths in the state’s history. “We’re all alarmed,” Ontario County Public Health Director Kate Ott told News 8 Thursday.”Earlier this week, New York State’s Department of Health Commissioner announced 25 flu-related pediatric deaths over the course of the 2024-2025 season — the highest in state history.

6 days ago | rochesterfirst.com | Natalie Kucko

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State has reported one of the worst flu seasons on record with the highest number of pediatric flu-related deaths in the state’s history. “We’re all alarmed,” Ontario County Public Health Director Kate Ott told News 8 Thursday.”Earlier this week, New York State’s Department of Health Commissioner announced 25 flu-related pediatric deaths over the course of the 2024-2025 season — the highest in state history.

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Natalie Kucko

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State has reported one of the worst flu seasons on record with the highest number of pediatric flu-related deaths in the state’s history. “We’re all alarmed,” Ontario County Public Health Director Kate Ott told News 8 Thursday.”Earlier this week, New York State’s Department of Health Commissioner announced 25 flu-related pediatric deaths over the course of the 2024-2025 season — the highest in state history.

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | Natalie Kucko

GATES, N.Y. (WROC) – New York’s REAL ID law takes effect Wednesday. Travelers who don’t have the correct form of identification will still be able to fly, but should be prepared for extra screening, according to the Department of Homeland Security. As News 8 has previously reported, in order to board a flight, the TSA will no longer accept state-issued identifications that are not REAL ID compliant at security checkpoints. This applies to all passengers 18 and older.