Another defendant charged with torturing and murdering 24-year-old Sam Nordquist in 2025 has pleaded guilty. Jennifer ...

Wondering what the air quality is like outside right now? Residents can track current air quality levels across New York and around the world with this free interactive map, which uses data from ...

The smoke created hazy conditions in places across the northern U.S.: Wildfire smoke from Canada has been affecting air quality and visibility in Utica, NY on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The sun can be ...

Kayla Nordquist, sister of Sam Nordquist, is hugged by a supporter outside of court following Jennifer Quijano’s guilty plea ...

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has prompted air quality alerts across much of New York, with officials urging residents to monitor local conditions before spending extended time outdoors. The easiest ...

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has once again drifted into New York, turning skies hazy and pushing air quality into unhealthy levels across much of the state. The New York State Department of ...

New York State Police said troopers responded to Fair Haven State Park in the village of Fair Haven at about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, after receiving a report of a drowning in Little Sodus Bay.

A portrait of Rochester Fire Lt. John Joseph hung over his casket as hundreds of friends, family members and colleagues filed into the Blue Cross Arena on Wednesday in his honor. The image captured ...

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has moved into New York, creating hazy skies and worsening air quality conditions across much of the state. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ...

The nightly Niagara Falls fireworks show has been temporarily suspended because of wildfire smoke and poor air quality conditions affecting the region. The Niagara Falls Fireworks program, which ...

The highest concentrations of fine particulate pollution are forecast across parts of western and north-central New York. See ...

Monroe County officials are urging residents to monitor air quality and limit outdoor activity as smoke from Canadian wildfires reduces air quality across the Rochester region. The guidance comes as ...