13WHAM Blogs

Mother of Boy Found In Stolen Car: "This Should Be A Wake Up Call For All Parents"

Rochester, N.Y. - The mother of the 6-year-old boy who went for a wild ride when his father's car was stolen (he was asleep in the back seat) is grateful her son is okay and relieved he doesn't remember what happened. But questions now have been raised about why the father of the child, 26-year-old Phillip Owens, has been charged
Disposable Dogs: What's Next

The photos of puppies being euthanized are difficult to look at, but so many people went beyond the comfort zone to watch the special report that aired Monday, and to learn more about the problem. Full disclosure: I am an admitted dog lover and have lost countless hours of sleep with these images and the facts surrounding them stuck
Disposable Dogs

A 13WHAM News investigation “Disposable Dogs” has taken a closer look at the explosion of back yard breeding of this breed which results in the euthanasia of about a thousand dogs a year at Rochester Animal Control. The numbers are likely much higher when you consider Lollypop Farm and other private shelters. We were saddened to learn that these dogs,
Remembering Gary Carter

When I learned of the passing of Gary Carter this week, I immediately thought of my son, Jonathan’s 10th Birthday. Jon was an avid METS fan, and Gary Carter was his favorite player. He bought a #8 METS Jersey. Later in life- after he was married- he and his wife, Valerie, would name their puppy- “Carter”- to this day
Would Drug Legalization Eliminate the Need for Fake Weed & Speed?

The rapid rise in popularity of drugs known as "fake weed" and "fake speed" comes mainly from the desire of drug users to get high without getting caught. Marijuana shows up in drug tests. So does cocaine. So drug makers have created a class of synthetic drugs that mimics the effects of marijuana and cocaine without showing up in drug
Banning Fake Marijuana – What to Watch For Today

Senator Chuck Schumer is in Rochester today in order to, among other things, call for a new federal ban on synthetic marijuana (also known as K2 or Spice). It’s not news that lawmakers want fake weed banned. The real question is how you do it. So far, every attempt to ban it has failed. Think of it this way: There
Can Love Wait?

At 28, I’d be lying if I told you that cupid pierced my heart on many occasions. Instead, I want to share the story of a family member who landed the woman he wanted, albeit nearly 30 years after they met. His name is Richard and her name is Sharon (they asked me to leave their last names out of
Sports Families

Tyler Kopp and his family will forever be blanketed in the warm love and support that only the Lacrosse Family can provide them. Only the Lacrosse Family knows how to comfort the nameless young boy who innocently fired a shot last Thursday that had consequences nobody could possibly imagine. The Lacrosse Family, like so many other "Sports Families" is strong,
Kodak in Court - What to Expect

Next week, a judge will set the roadmap for Kodak’s bankruptcy. In the downstate courtroom, the judge will consider many motions and set many deadlines. In this hearing, Kodak wants its interim financing plan approved and permission to pay utilities, as well as critical vendors and consultants. Rochester Gas and Electric has objected, believing the proposal does not provide enough
A Real Life Fairy Tale

It sounds like the stuff made of day dreams. You're a big fan of the lead singer of a band and probably have been for decades. You go to see the band. The leader singer notices you in the crowd. You meet. You start dating. He gives up his life on the west coast to move to a small Rochester