US: Aircraft Deiced at Rochester Airport as Lake-Effect Snow Impacts Western NY

Workers deiced aircraft at Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) in Rochester, New York, on November 10, 2025, around 2:00 p.m., as lake-effect snow impacts the region.

US: Flood Warnings Issued for Parts of Western NY Counties

Many areas in western New York experienced flash flooding from heavy rains on Friday, June 27. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Genesee, Livingston, Monroe and Wyoming counties.

US: Geese Families Safely Cross NY Road Thanks to Motorists

In Chili, western New York, goose families safely crossed Buffalo Road in over three minutes on Sunday, June 15, thanks to kind motorists who stopped traffic.

Baseball: ex-big leaguer Matsui

Baseball: ex-big leaguer Matsui

Hideki Matsui, former slugger who played for the New York Yankees and Japan's Yomiuri Giants, poses for a photo at the Giants' minor league ballpark in Inagi, western Tokyo, on May 7, 2025, in front of worn tatami mats he used to practice swinging on at the club's dormitory as a young player.

Baseball: ex-big leaguer Matsui at NPB minor league game

Baseball: ex-big leaguer Matsui at NPB minor league game

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui throws a ceremonial first pitch in a Nippon Professional Baseball minor league game between the Yomiuri Giants and the DeNA BayStars on May 7, 2025, in Inagi, western Tokyo.

Hiroshima mayor speaks at U.N. school

Hiroshima mayor speaks at U.N. school

Kazumi Matsui, mayor of Hiroshima in western Japan, makes a speech on April 28, 2025, at the United Nations International School in New York, where he is attending the third meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons review conference that opened the same day.

US: Powerful Thunderstorms Knock Down Trees in Western New York

Severe thunderstorms moved across western New York on Sunday, March 16, bringing gusty winds, heavy rain and quarter-sized hail. More than 2,000 homes reported power outages in the area as strong winds knocked down trees and power lines. This video captures downed trees by the storm in Monroe County.

US: Severe Storms Hit Western New York, Gusty Winds, Hail, Power Outages Reported

Severe thunderstorms moved across western New York on Sunday, March 16, bringing gusty winds, heavy rain and quarter-sized hail. More than 2,000 homes reported power outages in the area as strong winds knocked down trees and power lines.

US: Bitter Cold And Freezing Temperatures Hit Western New York

Cold weather hit New York on Monday, February 24, causing water pipes to freeze and icicles to form in Rochester and the surrounding areas.

US: Homes, Cars Buried In Lake-Effect Snow In Western New York

Houses, roads, and vehicles were buried in snow in upstate New York as several counties in the region endured days of intense lake-effect snow.

US: Man In Custody As ICE Raid Takes Place In Western New York 2

Since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to power, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a strict nationwide crackdown on immigration. On Tuesday, February 4, ICE agents detained a man believed to be an illegal immigrant in Albion, Western New York.

US: Man In Custody As ICE Raid Takes Place In Western New York

Since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to power, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a strict nationwide crackdown on immigration. On Tuesday, February 4, ICE agents detained a man believed to be an illegal immigrant in Albion, Western New York.

US: Man In Custody As ICE Raid Takes Place In Western New York 3

Since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to power, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a strict nationwide crackdown on immigration. On Tuesday, February 4, ICE agents detained a man believed to be an illegal immigrant in Albion, Western New York.

US: Rochester Airport Canopy Blanketed In Blowing Snow Amid Severe Winter Weather

The video shows the canopy at Rochester International Airport, covered in blowing snow, filmed on Monday afternoon, January 20. On the same day, New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for parts of Western and Central New York as an Arctic air mass swept across the U.S., bringing freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and ice.

US: Lake Effect Snow Blankets Parts Of New York State

Lake effect snow continued across parts of New York on Tuesday, January 14.

A-bomb survivor Sasamori

A-bomb survivor Sasamori

Photo taken on July 29, 2022, shows a portrait of Shigeko Sasamori, a survivor of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city of Hiroshima who underwent reconstructive surgery for her scars in the United States. The New York Times reported on Jan. 2, 2025, that she died on Dec. 15, 2024, at her home in Marina del Rey, California. She was 92.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 12

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

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Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 14

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 9

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 10

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 8

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 7

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 5

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 6

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 4

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 3

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York 2

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York

Western New York saw another round of lake-effect snow on Thursday, December 12. Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for several counties in the region.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Over Thanksgiving Weekend Triggers State Of Emergency In New York

Lake-effect snow buried northern parts of the U.S. over the Thanksgiving weekend, bringing below-freezing temperatures. Several inches of snow fell in western and northern New York, prompting a state of emergency to be declared in several counties.

Japan-bound tourism promotion event in New York

Japan-bound tourism promotion event in New York

Waitresses serve a small portion of soba noodles into contestants' bowls during an all-you-can-eat soba-eating contest at Japan Village in New York on Aug. 31, 2024. The contest was part of a Japan tourism promotion event, with Morioka in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Iwate, home of the popular "wanko soba" noodles, and Yamaguchi in western Japan, taking part. Morioka was listed second on the New York Times' list of "52 Places to Go in 2023" and Yamaguchi third on the list of "52 Places to Go in 2024."

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

(240805) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A member of the Beijing Youth Orchestra studies notes at a peer exchange workshop with young musicians from the United States in New York, the United States, Aug. 2, 2024. Young musicians from China staged a performance at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, the undisputed highlight of their week-long visit to the Big Apple during World Orchestra Week (WOW!). Over 100 musicians from Beijing Youth Orchestra not only showcased their mastery of both Chinese and Western pieces, but also engaged with peers from the United States, Afghanistan and African countries in interactive workshops. TO GO WITH "Feature: Young Chinese musicians perform, forge friendships during World Orchestra Week in NY" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Yanan)

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

(240805) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lyu Jia conducts the Beijing Youth Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in New York, the United States, Aug. 4, 2024. Young musicians from China staged a performance at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, the undisputed highlight of their week-long visit to the Big Apple during World Orchestra Week (WOW!). Over 100 musicians from Beijing Youth Orchestra not only showcased their mastery of both Chinese and Western pieces, but also engaged with peers from the United States, Afghanistan and African countries in interactive workshops. TO GO WITH "Feature: Young Chinese musicians perform, forge friendships during World Orchestra Week in NY" (Photo by Chris Lee/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

(240805) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lyu Jia conducts the Beijing Youth Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in New York, the United States, Aug. 4, 2024. Young musicians from China staged a performance at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, the undisputed highlight of their week-long visit to the Big Apple during World Orchestra Week (WOW!). Over 100 musicians from Beijing Youth Orchestra not only showcased their mastery of both Chinese and Western pieces, but also engaged with peers from the United States, Afghanistan and African countries in interactive workshops. TO GO WITH "Feature: Young Chinese musicians perform, forge friendships during World Orchestra Week in NY" (Photo by Chris Lee/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

(240805) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of the Beijing Youth Orchestra interact with the audience at Carnegie Hall in New York, the United States, Aug. 4, 2024. Young musicians from China staged a performance at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, the undisputed highlight of their week-long visit to the Big Apple during World Orchestra Week (WOW!). Over 100 musicians from Beijing Youth Orchestra not only showcased their mastery of both Chinese and Western pieces, but also engaged with peers from the United States, Afghanistan and African countries in interactive workshops. TO GO WITH "Feature: Young Chinese musicians perform, forge friendships during World Orchestra Week in NY" (Photo by Chris Lee/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

(240805) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lyu Jia conducts the Beijing Youth Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in New York, the United States, Aug. 4, 2024. Young musicians from China staged a performance at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, the undisputed highlight of their week-long visit to the Big Apple during World Orchestra Week (WOW!). Over 100 musicians from Beijing Youth Orchestra not only showcased their mastery of both Chinese and Western pieces, but also engaged with peers from the United States, Afghanistan and African countries in interactive workshops. TO GO WITH "Feature: Young Chinese musicians perform, forge friendships during World Orchestra Week in NY" (Photo by Chris Lee/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Western New York, Leaving Heavy Destruction

The remnant of Hurricane Beryl hit southwestern New York on Wednesday, July 10. An EF-1 tornado touched down in Chautauqua County, leaving heavy destruction.

U.N. session on Ukraine

U.N. session on Ukraine

The U.N. Security Council convenes an emergency session at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Feb. 6, 2024, as Russia asks the council to meet alleging Ukraine killed at least 28 people in Russian-controlled eastern Ukraine by striking the area using Western-supplied missiles.

U.N. session on Ukraine

U.N. session on Ukraine

Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia (front, C) speaks during a U.N. Security Council session at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Feb. 6, 2024, as Russia asks the council to meet alleging Ukraine killed at least 28 people in Russian-controlled eastern Ukraine by striking the area using Western-supplied missiles.

Baseball: Ex-Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui

Baseball: Ex-Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui shows off his batting skills during a baseball clinic in Hachioji, western Tokyo, on Nov. 5, 2023.

Baseball: Ex-Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui

Baseball: Ex-Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui speaks to reporters after holding a baseball clinic in Hachioji, western Tokyo, on Nov. 5, 2023.

Sixth annual China Now Music Festival kicks off with stunning concert in NYC

STORY: Sixth annual China Now Music Festival kicks off with stunning concert in NYC DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. pan left of audiences entering theater 2. various of the concert STORYLINE: The sixth annual China Now Music Festival kicked off on Wednesday with a captivating opening concert in New York City attended by the Bard East/West Ensemble and prominent virtuoso Wu Man, celebrating the theme of "The Bridge of Music." This extraordinary concert, held at Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center Wednesday evening, brought together and cleverly combined various instruments and musical traditions from both the East and the West, showcasing the harmonious fusion of Chinese and Western cultures and backgrounds. Jindong Cai, artistic director of the festival and conductor of the Bard East/West Ensemble, told Xinhua prior to the concert that this musical event aims to promote understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture through conte

Long-lasting heatwave continues to hit U.S.

STORY: Long-lasting heatwave continues to hit U.S. DATELINE: July 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: DALLAS, US CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of temperature display 2. various of city views in Texas 3. various of U.S. temperature map 4. various of workers 5. various of electric transmission station 6. various of Heat Relief sign 7. pics of people in swimming pool STORYLINE: Dangerous heatwave continues to plague southern U.S., which is hitting Texas, Florida, and the Southwest U.S. the hardest. According to New York Times, more than 100 million people in the United States are currently under excessive heat warnings and heat advisories. Record-high temperatures are forecasted for this weekend in 45 locales, mostly in Southern or Western states like Texas and Nevada, as well as Idaho and Oregon. Las Vegas may have three consecutive days with highs of 115 degrees Fahrenheit, which has only happened once before, in 2005. Phoenix reached 15 consecutive days at or above 110 degrees on Friday last

U.N. chief Guterres to visit Hiroshima

U.N. chief Guterres to visit Hiroshima

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks to Japanese media organizations at the U.N. headquarters in New York on May 16, 2023. The world body said the same day he will visit Hiroshima to attend events related to the upcoming Group of Seven summit in the western Japan city.

New York records 27 deaths from blizzard with total casualties in U.S. topping 50

STORY: New York records 27 deaths from blizzard with total casualties in U.S. topping 50 DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of a storm-hit area in Buffalo, New York 3. various of pictures taken in Erie County, New York 4. various of pictures taken in Chicago STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent "New York recorded at least 27 deaths from the ongoing winter storm as of the morning of Dec. 26, bringing the total casualties in the United States to over 50. Erie County in the western part of New York State confirmed 25 deaths from the massive storm, which has killed at least 55 people across the country, according to NBC News. The snow is still dropping in the Buffalo area until Dec. 27 and up to eight to 12 inches of additional snowfall is expected in some areas, said county official. It's still a dangerous situation to be out and it's way too early to say it's ove

Osaka touts 2025 World Expo candidacy

Osaka touts 2025 World Expo candidacy

NEW YORK, United States, July 17 Kyodo - Osaka Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura (2nd from L) alongside the popular game character Pikachu attends an event at the United Nations in New York on July 16, 2018, to press the western Japan city's campaign to host the World Exposition in 2025.

Former Korean Air vice president arrested over "nut rage" affair

Former Korean Air vice president arrested over "nut rage" affair

SEOUL, South Korea - Former Korean Air Vice President Cho Hyun Ah is surrounded by reporters in front of the Seoul Western Prosecutors' Office in the South Korean capital on Dec. 30, 2014, after being arrested for violating aviation security and other laws. Cho, the eldest daughter of Korean Air Chairman Cho Yang Ho, delayed a Seoul-bound flight from New York over nuts served aboard in a case known as "nut rage."

Former Korean Air vice president arrested over "nut rage" affair

Former Korean Air vice president arrested over "nut rage" affair

SEOUL, South Korea - Former Korean Air Vice President Cho Hyun Ah (C) is taken to a detention house from the Seoul Western Prosecutors' Office in the South Korean capital on Dec. 30, 2014, after being arrested for violating aviation security and other laws. Cho, the eldest daughter of Korean Air Chairman Cho Yang Ho, delayed a Seoul-bound flight from New York over nuts served aboard in a case known as "nut rage."

Former Korean Air vice president arrested over "nut rage" affair

Former Korean Air vice president arrested over "nut rage" affair

SEOUL, South Korea - Former Korean Air Vice President Cho Hyun Ah (C) emerges from the Seoul Western Prosecutors' Office in the South Korean capital on Dec. 30, 2014, after being arrested for violating aviation security and other laws. Cho, the eldest daughter of Korean Air Chairman Cho Yang Ho, delayed a Seoul-bound flight from New York over nuts served aboard in a case known as "nut rage."

A-bomb survivor to visit NY for nuke-free appeal

A-bomb survivor to visit NY for nuke-free appeal

OSAKA, Japan - Masakazu Saito, a 90-year-old survivor of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima, stands at his home in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, in October 2014, speaking of his decision to visit New York next spring during the U.N. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference to call for the abolition of nuclear weapons. In the background is his collection of antique clocks, all with their handles stopped at 8:15, the time when the bomb was dropped on the western Japan city on Aug. 6, 1945.