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AutismUp, iCan Shine help local kids learn to ride bikes
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — AutismUp joined iCan Shine Thursday to help local children learn to ride a bicycle. Event organizers say their mission is give everyone access to fun and healthy activities. This event is part of a five-day camp which runs until Friday. There are over 40 people taking part and over 70 volunteers. […]
Prison released mentally ill woman on cross-country bus ride against father’s warnings
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The father of a woman released from a federal prison in Texas who was put on a bus to Rochester says the prison knew there would be problems and should not have put her on the bus Anthony Rogers said. Takesha Rogers was arrested for breaking...
Shots fired at Rochester police car during traffic stop
A Rochester police officer came under fire during a traffic stop in Rochester on Thursday. At approximately 3:10 p.m., an officer from the Rochester Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Unit was conducting a traffic stop near the intersection of Smith Street and Grape Street. While sitting inside his marked patrol vehicle with emergency lights on, a suspect discharged multiple rounds from a handgun, according to Rochester police. The suspect, positioned south of the officer on Grape Street,...
Webster police chief speaks on sergeant's alleged protocol breach
Webster, N.Y. (WHAM) — The Webster Police Department says a sergeant broke department protocol and has been placed on administrative leave following an interaction with an off-duty Rochester police officer. Webster Police Sergeant Michael Wilder responded to a call April 1 on Orchard Street in the village of Webster....
Sandra Doorley's 'disturbing lack of respect' violated ethics code, board finds
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley violated the county code of ethics in April when she drove away from a Webster police officer attempting to pull her over for speeding and then treated him contemptuously in her driveway, the county Board of Ethics concluded in a report released Thursday. Doorley was driving to...
Rochester's Party in the Park draws big crowds with tribute bands and pre-parties
Rochester, N.Y. — It was a big turnout for Rochester's Party in the Park. The Seven Wonders and The Zac Brown Tribute Band performed for the concert series at MLK Jr. Park on Thursday evening. Attendees could visit nearby venues for a 'Park Pre-party' to enjoy specialty drinks before...
Bright Spot: A personal parade
Penfield, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on a special festivity in Monroe County. A mini-parade was held Thursday on Whalen Road in Penfield in honor of Bill Watt. The 75-year-old is in comfort care at his home, and was slated to ride in a Corvette at the Town of Penfield's Independence Day parade last month, but wasn't able to.
Heroes, and more heroes, will play at Miracle Field on Saturday
Combine baseball, Miracle Field, and first responders, and whaddya get? An incredibly fun and inspirational day for the whole family. It’s the fourth annual Heroes Helping Heroes Day at Challenger Miracle Field. This coming Saturday July 20, local first responders will spend the day at Miracle Field, playing with and against some of our amazing Challenger athletes. In addition to the entertaining baseball games, and the chance to meet some local first responders and get a close-up look at some of their equipment, there’ll be food, carnival games, a dunk tank, obstacle course and lots more.
House of Mercy launches new peer program for mental health and substance abuse support
Rochester, N.Y. — The House of Mercy joined elected officials to announce funding for a new peer program designed to help black, indigenous, and people of color battling mental health challenges and substance abuse. “When you think about the BIPOC community, there’s always been a need, there, again, as...
From Park Place to Park Avenue: Hasbro to launch Monopoly Rochester edition
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Get ready to pass go and collect $200 on your way to get a garbage plate. Hasbro’s iconic Monopoly board game is launching a Rochester edition. Mr. Monopoly himself is expected to make a special appearance at The Strong Museum on Thursday. The museum has...
Now open: Riverton Oaks municipal golf course in Henrietta
HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC) — The Riverton Oaks Municipal Golf Course in Henrietta is now open. Riverton is a nine-hole golf course and also has a disc golf course. The official opening day was May 7, and they plan to be open until about Thanksgiving. While the town always owned the course, a previous business operated […]
Local attorney calls Webster traffic incident the norm, not the exception
WEBSTER, N.Y. (WROC) — When Webster Police Sergeant Mike Wilder arrived on Orchard Street in the Village of Webster on April 1 for reports of a man passed out in a parked car, there was nothing about his response out of the ordinary – at first. But after he acknowledged he knew the off-duty Rochester […]
Man sentenced on federal charges in double homicide that led to RPD officer's death
Rochester, N.Y. — A convicted killer with alleged ties to the man who murdered Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz was sentenced Wednesday. Deadrick Fulwiley is set to serve 18 years in prison on federal drug and weapons charges. He pleaded guilty in May, admitting to trying to sell marijuana and possessing a machine gun.
Fort Mackinac Never Sweats vs. the Rochester Grangers - 22nd Annual Vintage Base Ball Game
Catch the Fort Mackinac Never Sweats take on the Rochester Grangers in a match of vintage Base Ball on Saturday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m. on the old ball field behind Fort Mackinac, presented by Mary’s Bistro Draught House. “The vintage base ball game began in 2003 as a...
Rochester Board of Education VP Beatriz LeBron faces harassment charge
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Beatriz LeBron, the vice president of the Rochester Board of Education, is scheduled to appear in court July 25 on a harassment charge. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Monroe County Legislator Mercedes Vazquez Simmons filed a complaint against LeBron for verbally harassing her on April 23. After an investigation, MCSO […]
Biochar Cuts Emissions But Offers Little for Farmers
AUBURN, N.Y. — Biochar can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from manure, but using it for that purpose doesn’t make economic sense. Though biochar has been touted as a sort of miracle substance, it has its limitations, said Heather Darby, a University of Vermont Extension agronomist. Darby spoke July...
Cooling system fixed after food pulled from shelves at Rochester supermarket
An HVAC failure at ALDI, 175 N. Winton Road, has been fixed and chilled and frozen foods returned to coolers lining the store’s walls. The breakdown affecting the system on the store’s roof happened around 1 p.m. Monday during a rainstorm and was believed to be weather-related. ...
NEXT WEDNESDAY (7/24/24) – Go for Gold: Youth Financial and Job Skills Empowerment Program
Attention Teens! Are you ready to take control of your financial future and have fun doing it? Join Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Rochester at the library on Wednesday, July 24, at 3:30 PM, for an engaging workshop designed for local to youth to start learning about money management. In...
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