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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Yahoo
14 gorgeous NY waterfalls to explore this summer: See the list
New York's weather is finally getting warmer and with the amount of rain the state has accumulated in recent weeks, it may be the perfect time for a waterfall hike. While Niagara Falls might be what first comes to mind, there are several other smaller and possibly less known wonders scattered throughout the state that are worth a day trip. Here's a list of 14 places to check out throughout the state. Located in Castile, the Wyoming County park is home to three major waterfalls sourced from the Genesee River. Known as the "Grand Canyon of the East," visitors have 66 miles of hiking trails to choose from as well as an Autism Nature Trail, which is an accessible mile-long trail with eight sensory stations that provide a safe and inclusive area for individuals with autism or other related disabilities. Glacial sculpting of over 400 million-year-old bedrock has created a 167-foot waterfall inside this Central New York park. Located in Cazenovia, you can view the falls from the top, traverse a winding trail into the gorge and view the falls from a footbridge and then return to the top by way of a small trail on the opposite side of the gorge. Columbia County's highest waterfall — cascading 150 feet — flows northeast through the Hudson Valley until reaching the Hudson River. The one-mile accompanying trail along Agawamuck Creek in Chatham connects you to an overlook of the falls from a parking area. Over the course of two miles, the stream descends 400 feet, generating 19 waterfalls along the way. The main gorge trail includes over 800 stone steps and a number of small trails branching off to several additional outdoor activities. Experience our top picks What are the most stunning views in New York? Just northwest of Ithaca in Trumansburg, Taughannock Falls plunges 215 feet — three stories higher than Niagara Falls — and carves a 400-foot gorge through layers of sandstone, shale and limestone. You can view the falls from above and below at the end of the gorge trail, which is almost a mile long and runs alongside Taughannock Creek. Two other trails — the North Rim Trail and South Rim Trail — are around a mile and a half to two miles, respectively. In Ulster County, the Minnewaska State Park Preserve is home to many waterfalls, including Awosting Falls in the northern part of the park, along with 50 miles of footpaths to bike, walk and hike. Kaaterskill Falls, located in the Great Northern Catskills in Greene County, drops in two tiers over 260 feet and includes a 1.4 mile round-trip hike. The waterfall has also been featured in several artistic pieces, including a Thomas Cole painting, Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle, Asher Durand's Kindred Spirits and a romantic verse written by William Cullen Bryant. Buttermilk Falls, located southwest of Ithaca, gets its name from the foaming cascade formed by Buttermilk Creek as it flows toward Cayuga Lake. The upper park features a small lake, hiking trails through woodlands and along the gorge and rim, while the lower park has campgrounds, a natural pool and nearby wetland area with a nature trail, Larch Meadows. The Eternal Flame Falls Trail near Orchard Park leads hikers 1.2 miles out and back to a 35-foot waterfall and an extra surprise. The Eternal Flame tucked within the falls is a small natural gas spring that can be lit to create a flickering flame. Located in Oswego County, 110-foot Salmon River Falls features several trails, including a 600-foot Gorge Trail that leads from the Falls Trail to the bottom of the gorge. The one-mile long Upper Falls Trail takes you from the Falls Trail to Dam Road along the north side of the river. And the River Bed Trail starts at the end of the Falls Trail and leads you to the riverbed upstream of the falls. Salmon River Falls also has an accessible, 0.2 mile one way trail with a gentle grade, wide tread and firm compacted stone surface. Ontario County's newest addition to their park system lies in Naples and is known for its waterfalls. Grimes Glen Park is also known for being the source of the oldest fossilized tree in New York. Mine Kill Falls in Schoharie County cascades 80 feet and features overlook viewing platforms and the Long Path hiking trail, which brings you to the lower falls. Fifty-foot Tinker Falls is located within the Labrador Hollow nature preserve in Cortland County and includes a short, accessible trail which follows along Tinker Falls Creek on the right. The accessible part of the trail ends 0.25 miles in with a partial view of the falls but the trail continues to the top of the falls and branches off into varying trail options. Winding trails take you past 12 waterfalls throughout the Ithaca-area park, including 115-foot Lucifer Falls. Other amenities include nine miles of hiking trails and a swimmable stream-fed pool located beneath the waterfall. Emily Barnes on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network's New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@ This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Waterfalls to explore in NY this summer: See the list
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘We need our city safe': Petition to change bridge safety standards across Rochester gains support
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The search for 5-year-old Zy'Jae St. Pierre, the five-year-old boy who fell into the Genesee River last Sunday, is now in its eighth day. As the family continues to grieve and process what happened, they're also calling for change to prevent tragedies like this from happening in the future. They've launched a petition which suggests the Andrews Street Bridge be renamed in memory of Zy'Jae and also supports improved safety precautions. Pastor at the Greater Faith Hope Center Dr. Cynthia Anderson was on the bridge Sunday afternoon and voiced her support for the petition. 'We're here to focus on getting signatures and to put our feet on the ground,' Anderson said. The petition is being passed around in-person at the bridge and at many churches across Rochester. It also has gained support online. The primary element in the petition urges city leaders to change the local requirement for the height of barriers and railings across bridges citywide. The city currently follows federal OSHA standards for this, which requires railings be at least 42 inches tall. Anderson shared why gathering support for this petition is meaningful to her. 'We need our city safe,' Anderson said. 'Some say parents should watch their children, and that is 1,000% true. But children today have a lot going on, families have a lot of dynamics and it's not always easy to have your children right under you.' Rochester Mayor Malik Evans addressed the concerns mentioned in the petition in an interview Thursday. 'We'll always do a safety assessment where we'll look at what led up to this, and how things can be improved is something that's important,' Evans said. 'I think it's admirable that the community is concerned about families and safety, and we'll go back to see if anything can be done to prevent such a tragedy from happening in the future.' Dr. Anderson says the family plans to submit the signatures they've gathered so far on Monday morning at City Hall. They plan to continue gathering signatures as the search for Zy'Jae continues. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Multiple agencies responding to possible person in Genesee River
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — RPD has confirmed an investigation is underway in the area of Andrews Street and Water Street for reports of a person possibly in the Genesee River. The Rochester Police Department has blocked off both streets to traffic as they work. A helicopter and drones were seen by News 8 at the scene. Multiple agencies, including the Rochester Fire Department, Irondequoit Police Department, and New York State Police, are assisting with the investigation. We will update this post as more information becomes available. This is a developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Emergency response underway for possible person in Genesee River
Emergency crews are actively investigating a report of a possible person in the Genesee River on Sunday. Multiple agencies are on scene, including the Rochester Police Department, Rochester Fire Department, New York State Police, and Irondequoit Police Department. Rochester Police Lt. Jeremy Robinson confirmed the investigation is ongoing and that updates will be provided as more information becomes available. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Emergency response underway for possible person in Genesee River
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
VEO addresses Genesee River scooter dumping in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — You've probably seen them or even used them: electric scooters all across the city of Rochester. Some of them have been seemingly dumped into the Genesee River. Friday, the Senior Policy and Partnerships Manager & Policy Counsel of VEO, Joe Bott, spoke with News 8's Adelisa Badzic. 'We see this as being kind of a small-scale problem,' Bott said. 'So, have retrieved some, but on the scale of, you know, compared to our total fleet, which is, over a thousand vehicles and amongst the 425,000 rides we did in 2024, it's not something we see on a large scale, the majority of our fleet are completely intact and are operational.' News 8 asked him if this type of vandalism brings out negative thoughts about terminating the current contract with the city, which was signed in 2023 for three years — he ultimately said they plan to continue operations here. 'Rochester has been a great market. And again, this is something we see on a small scale, we're super excited about being in Rochester and we plan to be a long-term partner,' Bott said. 'And that's been our driving force and what our conversations with the city have centered around.' When asked what the next plans are on retrieving the vehicles from the water, he said where they are located, they are difficult areas to get down safely to. 'Just making sure we can get down there safely, retrieve them safely, remove them, and then recycle them, which is what we're going to do,' Bott said. 'And so, we've been actively working on a plan for the last several weeks with the city, several months even to get those out of there.' VEO vehicles are located in over 40 cities throughout the U.S., with only two cities in Upstate and Western New York, those being in Rochester and Syracuse. Bott asks anyone who sees any kind of vandalism to the vehicles to call the Rochester City services line at 311. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
