Good evening, Rochester. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
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A few showers and storms roll through tonight setting us up for a cooler, less humid Wednesday. A very muggy pattern sets Thursday into the weekend with occasional showers and storms.
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Highs: High 70s Lows: Mid 60s Mostly Sunny Skies |
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Today's Big Stories
1. New law and more funding aimed at addressing hate crimes in New York
A law signed Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul is aimed at bolstering the investigation and reporting requirements of hate crimes on college campuses in the state.
2. Record paid family leave claims made in New York last year
Workers are most likley to use the program to care for and bond with a new born child, adopted or fostered child, growing from 83,796 claims in 2018 to 117,851 last year.
3. Impact of wildfire smoke in New York yet to be known
This summer has seen hazier than usual skies due to wildfire smoke from Canada. What’s the impact of this smoke on our health? The short answer is we don’t know yet.
4. Bank of America to pay more than $100M for doubling fees, opening accounts without customer consent
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency found the bank’s double-dipping on fees was illegal.
5. Threats of a strike heating up even before UAW begins negotiations with automakers
As the industry undergoes a historic transition from internal combustion engines to EVs, the automakers will likely need many thousands of workers to staff electric-battery plants.
6. Helping to give second chances to New Yorkers after incarceration
New York has an incarceration rate of 376 per 100,000 people according to a recent study. And after getting out, many struggle to regain their independence and rejoin society.
Your Notes for Tomorrow
- President Biden attends the NATO Summit
- It is National Pecan Pie Day
- Downtown Definitely Midday Bash takes place on East Main Street in Rochester from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In Case You Missed It
'Spectrum News Challenge' returns for 2nd season
Are you an expert on current events, history, the government and more?
Now it’s your chance to prove it.
The “Spectrum News Challenge” is a quiz show designed to foster news literacy and celebrate the pursuit of higher education.
On season two of the “Spectrum News Challenge,” 16 teams of incredibly smart high school students will compete in a tournament-style trivia competition. The four top-scoring “winning” teams will advance to the semi-finals round. The winners of those semi-final match-ups will advance to the championship match with the chance to win $15,000.