Good Question with Brennan Somers

We know the best questions are often your questions because it's what YOU want to know! Nothing is too big or too small so just ask Brennan Somers. He'll get the answer because what you're wondering is no doubt a good question.If you have a question you want Brennan to answer, e-mail him at GoodQuestion@WHEC.com.

Good Question: Where does the canal water go during winter?

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It's one of the oldest and most famous attractions we have — the Erie Canal. If you pass by it now, you won't see a lot of water in it.

Good Question: Where does my leftover insurance money go?

Wegmans to charge paper bag fee even without local mandates

Good Question: What's happening with plastic bag ban and deliveries?

Good Question: What's that mysterious charge for Lyft?

Good Question: Is there a skimming spree in Monroe County?

Good Question: What happened to that Rochester homicide case?

Good Question: Where are the Red Wings getting their field?

The Rochester Red Wings are getting a brand new field — a long-overdue project.

Good Question: Do receipt checks violate your rights?

Are some stores protecting their merchandise while violating your civil rights?

Good Question: What happens after zoo animals pass away?

Pat Taney was asked to look into it for this week's Good Question report...

Good Question: Why does a horrific reminder remain nearly a year after deadly crash?

Last January, a horrific and deadly crash took place in our area. A haunting image of that crash remains there.

Good Question: Are you paying extra to park in downtown Rochester?

Some parking meters in downtown Rochester allow you to pay for parking through a mobile app.

Good Question: Is sexual harassment training mandatory for volunteers?

Many of you recently had to go through extensive sexual harassment training after a new law was passed in New York state, but there's some confusion over it.

Good Question: How are authorities addressing bad behavior in local park?

It's a Monroe County treasure, but there are concerns about what some call bad behavior at a busy local park.

Good Question: Are guns tested after gun buyback events?

A few weeks back, Rochester held another gun buyback program...

Good Question: Could cashing in on discount compromise sensitive information?

Hundreds of people in our area use an insurance card to get a discounted ride despite being warned by their provider not to do that.

Good Question Exclusive: Will Rochester change a controversial policy?

One of your questions is helping to change one city ordinance.

Good Question Update: Is the graffiti gone on I-590?

News10NBC is bringing you an update to one of your Good Questions.

Good Question: What prompted Fairport's creative new 'look'?

Some of you have noticed new, unique messages on the streets of one local suburb. Pat Taney "looked" into it for this week's Good Question report.

Good Question: Why aren't all E-ZPass users charged the same?

You may have heard, the New York State Thruway will soon have all-electronic tolls, which means no more booths.

Good Question: New life for former Hart's building?

The huge space has been empty for months, but News10NBC found out there could soon be some new life there.

Good Question: What happened to the Clock of Nations?

Where is it? That's what a lot of you want to know about a piece of Rochester's history.

Good Question: What's hanging from your rearview mirror?

Many people like to hang items from their vehicle's rearview mirrors, but at what point are you breaking the law by doing so?

Good Question: Why are gas prices higher on the Thruway?

You may have noticed gas is more expensive at rest stops on the New York State Thruway.

Good Question: Update on restaurant that abruptly closed

BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WHEC) — Back in January, many of you asked News10NBC to find out why a shiny new restaurant opened and then, soon after, closed.

Good Question: Are Uber and Lyft signs illegal?

For this week's Good Question report, Pat Taney was asked about the bright, illuminated signs on dashboards of Uber and Lyft cars.

Good Question: Is the Census Test legit?

Some of you are wondering about a survey you got in the mail that reads if you don't respond, you're violating federal law.

Good Question: Can scales and sandwich bags raise suspicion during a traffic stop?

You may have heard reports of people who've been charged for not only having drugs but for possessing things like scales and sandwich bags.

Good Question: Where's the best place to buy a lotto ticket in your area?

News10NBC got its hands on the stores that sold the most winning tickets with jackpots of $600 or more over the past six months.

Good Question: What's with Buffalo's tourism blitz in Rochester?

You may have seen a ton of ads promoting Buffalo tourism here in Rochester. Is Rochester doing the same thing there?

Good Question: Is the no wake zone being enforced along the Lake Ontario shoreline?

You've probably heard there's currently a no wake zone around Lake Ontario, but many of you told News10NBC that many boaters...

Good Question: Will these tips help you find a missing person?

Four local people, who we put to the test, gave us some insight on what would help trigger their memories to help them find a missing person faster.

Good Question: How well do you remember a missing face?

We've had a lot of missing people in our area lately, but after you see their photos on the news, billboards, or on your phone, how good is your memory to spot them in public?

Good Question follow-up: Confusion over new credit card surcharges

A lot of you are reacting to a report News10NBC aired last week about fees that you can and cannot be charged when paying with a credit card...

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Good Question: What happened to that Rochester homicide case? execCheckDiffShort("12/09/2019 08:17 AM","minutes",282,5574007);

Good Question: Are you being overcharged illegally? execCheckDiffShort("04/29/2019 08:36 AM","minutes",414,5333734);

Good Question: Is a controversial cellphone tower still a go? execCheckDiffShort("04/22/2019 08:47 AM","minutes",414,5325213);

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Good Question: Is Rochester's logo for sale? execCheckDiffShort("03/04/2019 07:57 AM","minutes",414,5266233);

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Good Question: Where does my leftover insurance money go?

Wegmans to charge paper bag fee even without local mandates

Good Question: What's happening with plastic bag ban and deliveries?

Good Question: What's that mysterious charge for Lyft?

Good Question: Is there a skimming spree in Monroe County?

Good Question: What happened to that Rochester homicide case?

Good Question: Are you being overcharged illegally?

Good Question: Is a controversial cellphone tower still a go?

Good Question: Is there new life for the former Xerox Tower?

Good Question: Where are the vaccines?

Good Question: What's being done about graffiti on I-590?

Good Question: Why aren't all K-9s wearing bulletproof vests?

Good Question: Is Rochester's logo for sale?

Good Question: Is something big missing in a new $14M road project?

Good Question: What happened to the fast ferry terminal in Toronto?

Good Question: Is Station 5 ever used?