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5 days ago
- General
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Deputies: License plate readers will be used solely for investigations
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It's been almost a week now since Monroe County announced that the legislature has approved automatic license plate readers for the county. Thursday, News 8's Adelisa Badzic sat down with Chief Deputy Michael Fowler with the sheriff's office on how these will work. He said these are strictly for investigations and are not red-light cameras. 'If we need information, if we're looking for a certain vehicle for whatever the reason, a missing person, or maybe a criminal that just drove off from a robbery scene, we go into the computer type in the plate number, and it shows us when and where that picture was taken,' Fowler said. This would help shave off investigation time and get to an outcome quicker. He also added that the system does not contain personal information. Also worth noting: the system to search a license plate is monitored closely and secure. Deputies will need a specific reason to search a number and there is an audit trail. Chief Deputy Fowler said they have to enter their reason in the software, which will be recorded, and they plan to follow up to make sure everyone has legitimate purposes. He said they plan to put in 150 to 160 cameras in about 80 locations throughout the county. The hope to start with hotspots first. Monroe County is one of the last major counties in New York State to get this technology. 'Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany, New York City, they've got them all over, and they've had them all over for years, and they've been reaping the success for years,' Fowler said. 'This is a great tool for law enforcement. It solves crimes, and it saves lives.' On the Senate level: there have been critics against ALPR's. Legislation to address privacy and mass data collection concerns have been brought up several times in Albany. One bill sponsored by Brad Hoylman-Sigal, a democrat, is in the current session. It states, 'New York currently does not have uniform standards in place governing the use of ALPRs' If passed, it would create guidelines for the use of plate readers technology. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Climate
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Tally shows even number of opinions for parking at Lilac Festival
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As day seven of Rochester's Lilac Festival kicks off with thousands enjoying the food, music, and flowers, some have expressed frustrations about the parking situation. News 8's Adelisa Badzic spent the morning asking people the question, 'Was parking easy today?' 18 answered yes, and 16 answered no. The main answer for the 'no' was because the grass parking lots were closed. The festival organizers said this is due to the wet ground and want to preserve the historic park. The Rochester Lilac Festival shared a statement on Thursday that said, 'Monroe County Parks is closely monitoring the condition of the grass parking lots at the Rochester Lilac Festival grounds and will make closure decisions as needed to protect the long-term health of the park.' We spoke with festival goers who shared their experiences, and Kayla Ellis said she parks on the same street every year without issue and has less than a minute walk. Headliners revealed for Rochester Lilac Festival 2025 In the meantime, Kent Glover told News 8 he wasn't able to find a spot because so many were closed. However, he did park at a local business, paid $10, and even got an incentive for a discount if he was to dine in there. Those who work in the area told News 8 they are lucky to work so close and not have to deal with the parking, and can just walk onto Highland Park grounds. The Lilac Festival encourages people to use other forms of transportation, and the festival shuttles are available on the weekends. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-04-2025
- Entertainment
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All proceeds from Egg Hunt going to Cure, Childhood Cancer Association
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Some easter egg hunt festivities have already kicked off Friday ahead of the Easter holiday, but there are still plenty of more to come throughout the weekend. One being A.P. Entreprises Property Services annual east egg hunt. Owner Sean Fico told News 8's Adelisa Badzic that all proceeds raised at the hunt – go to CURE, Childhood Cancer Association. 'The slogan is kids can't fight cancer alone, and everyone has a soft spot for kids, they didn't sign up to get sick… It grabbed my heart strings a long time ago and I was actually on the board for six years; it's something I don't want to let go of,' said Fico. He also added every year they hope to do better than the last. This year they asked the community for help with donations and prizes, and he said they did not disappoint. 'The list of businesses, local businesses that gave back… I'd need 30 minutes to tell you everybody who donated. Some donations are raffle prizes, gifts from TVs to entertainment packages and so much more.' He noted there will be thousands of stuffed eggs scattered throughout the area for kids (12 and under,) along with crafts, face painting and even visits with the Easter bunny. Tickets are $5 a person. There will be food trucks as well as the Ontario Fire Department cooking in their food trailer. The event kicks off April 19 at 12 p.m. and runs until 3 p.m. at the Lakefront Lodge in Webster Park. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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01-03-2025
- Climate
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Ontario County awarded $250k from DEC for water improvement project
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Ontario County is hoping to improve water conservation by reducing the amount of rock salt dispersed on the road. News 8's Adelisa Badzic took a trip down to the town of Canadice to see how they are planning to implement this with a generous grant from the DEC. According to the DEC's website, Ontario County Soil and Water Conservation District will purchase live edge plow blades, salt application control devices, and weather monitoring equipment to reduce salt application. The project will protect water quality within the Finger Lakes watershed. Megan Webster, the district manager for the county's soil & water conservation district told News 8 Friday that this not only will help the municipalities with this tech but also protects human health and safety. Highway Superintendent for the Town of Canadice – Jeremy Fraim got right to work with his plows, adding the new edge blades he says to his entire fleet already. He also mentioned a new weather monitoring camera, which he said helps save time and even resources because it analyzes the road and gives a predicted forecast of when it will freeze. Not only does this help the town itself, but also the City of Rochester, since Canadice Lake and Hemlock Lake serve as one of the drinking supplies for the city. 'Another great thing about this blade is it was engineered and designed and distributed right here in the Rochester area. So, all this money is staying right here locally,' Fraim added. Tara Blum from the DEC said applications open usually mid-spring for the WQIP program, and applicants selected are usually announced later in the year. If interested in learning more about the program or possibly applying, visit the WQIP's page on the DEC's website here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
