Good evening, Rochester. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
Your Weather Planner
Tonight will be quiet with temperatures cooler than last night.
Thursday will be another great day. There's a chance we will see a lake breeze shower but for most, it will stay dry until nightfall. Once rain moves in, it will stick with us through a lot of Friday.
Tomorrow's Forecast
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Highs: Low 80s Lows: Mid 60s Storms develop |
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Today's Big Stories
1. Analysis: Will the 2022 midterm elections defy history?
One thing is for certain: For both parties, the stakes have never been higher.
2. Biden to cancel $10K in student loans for millions of borrowers, $20K for others
The president will also extend the student loan payment and interest pause through Dec. 31, for what he said would be the final extension.
3. IRS initiates safety probe after threats to workers
The Internal Revenue Service announced Tuesday that it is conducting a comprehensive review of safety at its facilities in response to an increasing number of threats born of conspiracy theories that agents were going to aggressively target middle income taxpayers.
4. Siena poll: Dissatisfaction among New Yorkers grows
Only 27% of New York residents are more satisfied with their lives than they were a year ago, the survey found, reflecting the broader global uncertainty over the economy, war and a pandemic that began more than two years ago.
5. ‘Magic mushroom’ psychedelic may help heavy drinkers quit
The compound in psychedelic mushrooms helped heavy drinkers cut back or quit entirely in the most rigorous test of psilocybin for alcoholism.
6. Western NY pigeon racers push for more participation
Pigeons can fly up to 600 miles in a day and reach speeds up to 90 miles per hour.
Your Notes for Tomorrow
- Finger Lakes Community College holds a ribbon-cutting for the Sands Family Center for Allied Health at 11 a.m.
- It is move-in day for new students at Nazareth College
- A court hearing for Michigan shooting suspect Ethan Crumbley is held
- Tennessee's total abortion ban goes into effect
In Case You Missed It
2022 New York State Fair Blog: Gates open to start 13 days of food, concerts and rides
The Great New York State Fair will return to a 13-day run for 2022, ending on Labor Day.
After 2021's edition saw a slew of COVID-19 restrictions, the 2022 fair is expected to return closer in look and feel to pre-pandemic years, although it will feature some new vendors.
Throughout the full run of the State Fair, we will keep you updated with the latest news, events, traffic delays, parking problems, weather and more.