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09-08-2025
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Petition calls for traffic signal at site of fatal vehicle crash in Potsdam
Aug. 7—POTSDAM — A petition is circulating asking the state Department of Transportation to install a warning light or traffic signal at the intersection where two prominent Massena businesspeople were killed in December. Real C. "Frenchie" Coupal and Loretta Perez were killed in the Dec. 17 motor vehicle crash at the intersection of State Route 310 and County Route 34 in the town of Potsdam. The two were returning from a Rochester Regional Health St. Lawrence Region board meeting when their vehicle was struck and they were killed. Perez was a board chair and Coupal was the vice chair. Connor A. Graveline, 19, was charged with criminally negligent homicide in connection with the crash. David Frary said he started the petition to address an area where other fatalities have been reported. James R. Murray, 78, of Madrid, died in a September 2021 motor vehicle crash at the intersection. James S. Andes, 53, of Canton, was also killed following a two-car crash in December 2017. Frary said records he requested from the Department of Transportation indicated that there had been 14 collisions in nine years, three of them with fatalities. Patrick Brady assisted him with compiling statistics. Both men belong to the Massena Rotary Club, where Coupal was also a member. "Nobody was compiling statistics," he said. "The majority of them were in the early morning or late afternoon and early evening, and in December." He suggested the intersection could be made safer by installing a traffic control device, whether it was a warning light or four-way traffic stop. "I think we need to do something. The Potsdam Town Board agrees," Frary said,. The petition can be signed at the Massena Community Center, Frenchie's Chevrolet or Frenchie's Ford. Coupal was the owner and president of Frenchie's Chevrolet and Frenchie's Ford, and Perez was a retired teacher and manager of Massena Travel Inc. Frenchie's Chevrolet announced the availability of the petitions in a Facebook post. "Earlier this year, we lost someone very dear to us — the owner of Frenchie's Chevrolet and Frenchie's Ford, and a deeply active member of our community — in a tragic accident at the intersection of NYS Highway 310 and County Route 34 in the Town of Potsdam. This intersection has been the site of numerous accidents over the years, and now, heartbreakingly, fatal ones," they wrote. "We are gathering signatures for a petition urging the NYS Department of Transportation to install a warning light or traffic signal at this dangerous intersection to help prevent future tragedies. The loss is immeasurable — but your signature can help make sure no more families go through what ours has." Frary said the petitions will be provided to Potsdam Town Board members, who will be asked to forward them to the Department of Transportation during their September meeting.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
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Rochester Red Wings celebrates Stroke Awareness Night with RRH
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A stroke survivor will throw the first pitch in honor of the Rochester Red Wings' collaboration with Rochester Regional Health for Stroke Awareness Night. Joe Crestuk was told by doctors he would likely never walk or have use of the right side of his body after suffering a stroke in the spring of 2024. After treatment with Rochester Regional Health providers, a year later, he is doing much better. Crestuk's family, friends, and members of his care team, including his surgeon, will also be in attendance at Saturday's game to celebrate the progress he has made. Their presence and support bring attention to the difference that early intervention, rehabilitation, and a strong support system can have for stroke survivors during recovery. Organizers said Crestuk's journey is 'an inspiration to many, demonstrating that recovery is possible even after a severe stroke.' The themed night is an evening of awareness and advocacy to conclude May as Stroke Awareness Month, providing the community with resources on risks and prevention for better health outcomes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
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Celiac disease awareness: How to manage gluten-free living
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – May is Celiac Awareness Month, which is prompting conversations about celiac disease, its symptoms, and the challenges faced by those living with the condition. Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disorder and affects about one in 100 people worldwide, but many remain undiagnosed. It involves gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. If ingested, it can cause symptoms that often lead to damage in the small intestine. 'It can form in childhood. It can form in adulthood and shows up in various ways in everyone, too. Not everyone has the exact same symptoms, so sometimes, it's a little difficult to diagnose because it's masked by something else and you don't always think to check for celiac,' said Jennifer Haberbusch, who serves as director of clinical nutrition for Rochester Regional Health. Not only does Haberbusch specialize in the topic, but her young daughter also has celiac disease. Veggies to Go event addresses food insecurity in Rochester 'The only treatment there is for celiac is to eliminate gluten completely from the diet. My daughter has celiac disease and the rest of us do not. We've all been tested because there's a one in 10 chance if you have somebody in your family that has celiac that you also will. We do still have gluten in our house, but we're extremely careful about cross contamination and I would say the majority of our meals now are completely gluten-free,' said Haberbusch. The most common symptoms of celiac disease are gastrointestinal-related, and even though it varies from person to person, some cases can be asymptomatic which makes it difficult to diagnose. Being mindful of what you're eating and where, she says, can make the disease much easier to manage. 'It is difficult to go to a restaurant and eat out. I think more restaurants have become conscious of gluten-free needs and the desire from the public, but there still is that risk of cross contamination. It is up to that person. Do you want to take that risk where even the pizza places that have gluten-free options now – there could be some cross contamination of the flour kind of dusted over to the other counter. Even if they're taking every precaution,' said Haberbusch. A diagnosis of celiac disease will require a blood test from your primary care physician and ultimately, an endoscopy. More information on resources and supports surrounding celiac disease can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Health
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Flower City Challenge returning for 15th year on Sunday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The 2025 Flower City Challenge is on Sunday. What began as a fitness effort to get the community involved has become a 15-year tradition that brings locals together to explore the Rochester community. The event, curated by Rochester Regional Health in partnership with YellowJacket Racing and Fleet Feet, will include a half marathon, a family 5K, and a Kids half-mile run. The schedule for Sunday is as follows: The Rochester Regional Health Half Marathon will begin at 7:30 a.m. The Flower City 5K will begin at 7:40 a.m. Kids Half Mile will begin at 10:30 a.m. Parcel 5 will serve as the starting and finishing point. Where to dispose medicine in Rochester on National Drug Take Back Day? 'Experiencing Parcel 5 for a race start and finish is truly magnetic and entertaining,' States Event Producer Ellen Brennan said. 'Between the live music, energy of a fresh line, medical professionals providing services to finishers, and children able to play in the Kidz Zone before they race is exactly what we want folks to experience.' Over 2,400 participants are reported to be registered to run in the various events. Last year, the event gathered over 2,000 runners. In addition to the Kidz Zone and Recovery Zone, there will be a post-race party with live music and vendors. 14 community organizations are participating as Water Stop volunteers and will receive a donation from organizers. A public Race Expo will be held before the event on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 27, at Fleet Feet at The Armory. Additional information about the Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge can be found on the event's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15-04-2025
- General
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Investigators: At least one year before cause of upstate NY plane crash that killed 6 is known
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Investigators say it will be at least a year until they know exactly what happened when a private plane crashed in Upstate New York over the weekend, killing six members of a close-knit family of physicians and student-athletes. One, a neurosurgeon with Rochester Regional Health. The National Transportation Safety Board provided an update on the crash and said police have provided investigators with more than 1,000 images of what happened after words. They also have secured multiple memory cards. But they add, it will be a while before there are definitive answers. 'We've made good progress today and yesterday, and it's still very early. Our objective is not just to find out what happened, but why it happened, so we can make a recommendation, so this does not happen again, National Transportation Safety Board Member Todd Inman said during an update Monday. Rochester neurosurgeon among 6 killed in NY plane crash A team of air traffic control specialists have remained on-site since the twin-engine Mitsubishi MU-2B went down shortly after noon Saturday in a muddy field in Copake, New York, near the Massachusetts line, killing everyone on board. New video from NTSB shows the aftermath of the crash. NTSB said it is pulling together an excelled team to help work through the evidence — as the extraction of the aircraft has begun and is expected to be completed soon. It will be transported to Massachusetts. 'We are beginning the interviews. Those will go on for the next week. We'll be interviewing every one of the controllers that were involved in the entire flight and making sure that we're getting all the details,' Inman said. This was the second flight of the day for that aircraft. It had taken off hours before and landed in White Plains and then left the area of White Plains just under an hour before it crashed. The crash scene was 10 miles from the airport and investigators said the weather was getting worse at that time. 'Real sense of grief': Healthcare professional reflects on loss of neurosurgeon, family killed in NY plane crash 'You may notice that this type of plane requires additional training beyond just a normal FAA private pilot's license,' Inman said. 'The training was completed, and the pilot was proficient.' Among those killed, a renowned neurosurgeon with Rochester Regional Health, Dr. Michael Groff, along with several of his immediate family members — including his wife, urogynecologist Dr. Joy Sani, and two of their three children: 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year Karenna, and her youngest brother, Jared. Monday, the CBS affiliate station in Philadelphia spoke with a former coach of Jared's, who called the incident a tragedy. 'A lot of people hurting, as I mentioned, you know, he's got 6 brothers from his class and all of his other teammates that are devastated right now and all the guys who coached him and it's just, um, You just, I mean, you don't expect it to happen and when it does, it's you're just numb with shock,' Swarthmore Basketball Coach Landry Kosmalski said. Investigators anticipate being in the area for at least another five days and hope to have the preliminary report out in 60 days. They are asking anyone who has doorbell or Ring camera footage of the incident to share it. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
