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Pedaling for hope: 300 cyclists unite in a 500-mile journey for cancer research
Spencerport, N.Y. (WHAM) - Hundreds of cyclists are on a mission to raise money for cancer research. This week, nearly 300 people are taking a 500+ mile bike ride across New York State, traveling through the Hudson River Valley and Mohawk River Valley before reaching the Erie Canal corridor, and going all the way to Niagara Falls.
Spencerport's C&C Bakery opens
If the words "loaded Oreo brownie" appeal to you, there's a new spot in Spencerport for you. 13WHAM's Chris Lopez heads to the newly opened C&C Bakery on Nichols Street to find out more. "Every Christmas, [my daughter and I] used to pick one day — it's a cookie day...
Spencerport Canal Days happening this weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Spencerport Canal Days kicks off this weekend, with lots of fun for the whole family. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. Visitors will find arts and craft vendors, plenty of food, and live entertainment. “It’s our opportunity to showcase Spencerport and Odgen,” […]
Gillibrand pushes for legislation to help military members deal with traumatic brain injuries
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is pushing for legislation that would help veterans and current military service members who are dealing with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Gillibrand stopped by the Veterans Outreach Center in Rochester on Friday to talk about people in the military who regularly fire heavy weapons and...
Coming up on Environmental Connections: Friday, July 26, 2024
12:00: Special rebroadcast- How the future of rainfall will affect our communities. 1:00: Special rebroadcast - What's the future of green jobs. We're witnessing a shift in climate dynamics that brings not just water but a flood of challenges and opportunities for adaptation and resilience. Today, we delve into the increasingly pressing issue of changing rainfall patterns and their impact on our communities, infrastructure, and the environment. This special rebroadcast is about understanding the complexities of our evolving climate, the tangible effects of increased rainfall on urban and rural areas, and global and local strategies for flood defense. Our guests:
Celebrating 50 years in business: Dan’s Crafts & Things
IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. (WROC) — Dan’s Crafts & Things, a locally owned hobby shop, is celebrating 50 years in business. The storefront on Empire Boulevard — their third but long-standing location by decades — sells everything from RC vehicles, toys, paint and parts, Gundam builds, LEGOs, model rockets, metal detectors… And plenty of other “things.” The […]
First ever Camp Legacy brings childhood back to retired community
BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) – Clover Blossom – a senior living center in Brighton held its first ever Camp Legacy. The camp offered a unique opportunity for anyone over 62-years-old to relive their childhood summer camp days while discovering what being a member of a retirement community is all about. The camp held many fun activities […]
Watermark Legacy at Clover Blossom hosts a carnival for residents
Brighton, N.Y. - A local retirement community is bringing back memories of their residents' childhood summer days. Watermark Legacy at Clover Blossom hosted its Carnival Day on Friday, filled with carnival games and a BBQ buffet. This event is part of the retirement community's inaugural Camp Legacy, which is a...
Lehigh Valley gave up 5-runs late in the game as Rochester pulled away for the win
ROCHESTER, NY - Lehigh Valley struggled to keep pace with Rochester on Friday night with a 10-6 loss. The Red Wings scored 5-runs between the seventh and eighth innings to put this one away. Plenty of scoring in this one with both teams scoring twice in the first inning to...
Friday BCANY Wrap: Fehrenbach leads Rochester Girls to pair of wins: Blankenberg and Rochester Boys go unbeaten on Day 1
ROCHESTER (GIRLS) 78 HUDSON VALLEY 55. Rhylin Fehrenbach scored seven of her game-high 17 in the first half as Rochester built a 38-25 lead heading into the break. Fehrenbach connected three times from the floor in the opening stanza. Asia Wilson hit four 3-pointers and finished with 16 points in the win. AJ Orr added 11 points. Payton Bentley (5), Loren Green (2), Mallory Heise (8), Molly O’Toole (8), Kendall Parker (6) and Takyla Vaughn (5) also scored for the local squad. Ashari Emuze led Hudson Valley with 12 points.
Darick Hall hits a two-run home run in an IronPigs loss in Rochester
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (50-48) played game four of a six-game series from Innovative Field on Friday night against the Rochester Red Wings (53-45). Lehigh Valley pitcher Nick Nelson (2-3, 7.98 ERA) was on the mound against Rochester’s Thaddeus Ward (4-3, 6.16 ERA). At the top of the first...
Upper Falls resident Max Gelbert and friend launch a new game – Spellio
Two years ago, Upper Falls resident Max Gelbert was home from Syracuse University for the winter break when Deb, a lifelong family friend, came by for a visit and showed him a stack of handmade playing cards. She was playing around with a new concept for a word game. Max’s first reaction was “no thanks,” since he’d never been very good at Scrabble and games of that ilk. She said, “No, this is something totally different. It’s very fast and is all about short simple 3- and 4-letter words.” They began playing, and he was quickly hooked. Says Max, “It sort of reminded me of a word-based version of Spit, a card game I grew up with. Its very fast and tends to be uproarious playing – bam, bam, bam!”
Arrests made following stolen vehicle pursuit
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester Police have made multiple arrests following a stolen vehicle pursuit that started near Santee Street Friday. Police say they initially responded to a report around 7:17 p.m. of individuals operating a car, pulling over and taking a child against his will on Santee Street near Villa Street. Officers say they […]
NEXT MONTH (8/21/24) – Senior Expo @ Irondequoit Community Center
Seniors will have the opportunity to learn about various services, resources, and information that our local organizations can provide to enhance their health and overall quality of life. More than 30 vendors will be available to answer questions and provide information. Light refreshments will also be available. If you’d like...
The unsolved murder of Julius Greer Jr.: Rochester police share new footage, information
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Police gave us a look Friday at never-before-seen surveillance footage of a 14-year-old boy just moments before he was gunned down in Rochester more than two years ago. They're hoping that sharing this could help bring justice in this unsolved case. Julius Greer Jr. was...
Stories of hope: Cancer survivors celebrated at Rochester Red Wings game
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Thousands gathered at Innovative Field Friday evening to celebrate cancer survivors at the Wilmot Cancer Institute's 10th Anniversary Survivors Night with the Rochester Red Wings. Meghan Lowell of Nunda remembers being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2013. "It was a shock and a wild ride,...
Large police presence on Clifford Avenue in Rochester; command van on scene
Rochester, N.Y. — Several police officers are investigating a scene at the intersection of Clifford Avenue and North Street Friday night. A 13WHAM crew saw a command van at the scene. The intersection is blocked off to traffic as the investigation continues. This is a developing story. We will...
Cheesy Eddies celebrates National Cheesecake Day
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Celebrations were high Friday at many stores as some people celebrate National Cheesecake Day a little early. To celebrate, News 8 stopped by Cheesy Eddies where they were giving away free slices to their first three thousand customers. This is the thirteenth year that they have celebrated the day with the […]
The Local Sound Collaborative helping the community through music and grants
In April 2022, local musicians gathered over a pan of chocolate chip banana muffins to discuss the future of their careers. After sharing challenges and successes, the group received feedback from the community and was inspired to create a grassroots organization for musicians. The Local Sound Collaborative was formed in 2022 to address...
Police investigate after one man was shot on Nassau Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester Police are investigating after one person was shot and hospitalized on Nassau Street Friday. Rochester Police responded to Nassau Street near Ormond Street around 3:30 p.m. and found one man on the sidewalk with a life-threatening gunshot wound to the upper body. The man was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital […]
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