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City spray parks, pools, and more open to beat Tuesday and Wednesday’s heat wave
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Summer may be winding down, but it’s heating up in Rochester this week. The City of Rochester has declared a “Cool Sweep” for August 26 and 27. Temps are set to soar. Rochester residents can beat the heat at City pools, library branches, spray parks, and Durand Eastman Beach.
1 Killed in Ridgeway Ave. Motorcycle Crash
There's no word yet from Rochester police on the name of the motorcyclist killed in a crash on Ridgeway Avenue. It happened late yesterday morning when the man failed to stop for a red light at Lagrange Avenue and hit a turning car. The man in his 30s was pronounced...
Cast Set for THE PRINCE OF EGYPT at OFC Creations Theatre Center
OFC Creations Theatre Center has revealed the cast for The Prince of Egypt, performing December 5-29, 2024 as part of the Broadway in Brighton Series, as one of the first productions of The Prince of Egypt in the United States. OFC Creations was granted special permission to be one of...
EquiCenter receives $150k grant for arena expansion
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The EquiCenter has received a $150,000 grant from Golisano Foundation. Golisano sent this grant to support the EquiCenter’s five-year plan that includes construction of an additional indoor riding arena and will also address the demand for their mounted, equine-assisted learning services. The EquiCenter is currently running at full capacity despite construction […]
Man pleads guilty in connection to overdose of two Monroe County teenagers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Shannon Praylor Jr., who was charged in connection to the overdose of two teens, has pleaded guilty. Praylor pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter and second-degree assault. This came following the overdose of two teenagers in 2022, one of whom passed away. Paige Gibbons of Pittsford passed away at age 19 from […]
Country Star Draws Biggest Crowd At New York State Fair, 2nd Largest All Time
It's the second-largest crowd at a New York State Fair concert. Who's that popular? A new country star!. Laney Wilson holds the record for the largest crowd. More than 52,000 fans packed into Suburban Park to kick off the 2023 New York State Fair. That's a lot more people than the 850 who came to see her when she appeared at Kegs Canal 6 months earlier.
New York Supermarket To Stop Tobacco Sales Before Massive Closures
A popular supermarket in New York State, that just announced massive closures, is saying goodbye to cigarettes. On Monday, Stop & Shop confirmed it will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. Stop & Shop Announces Plans to Stop Selling Tobacco Products In New York. Stop...
New York State Police Shared Work Zone Speed Enforcement Update
It is no secret that New York State has its share of wealthy people and you would need to have some decent cash if you get a ticket in a New York Work Zone. The message is to slow down and follow the lane changes but not everyone gets the message.
Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others In New York
A doctor is explaining why mosquitoes bite some people more than others. Did you know that mosquitoes are considered the "world's deadliest" creatures. That's according to the CDC. Zika virus, West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are three viruses spread by these insects that can cause a fatal infection.
New York Parents “Tricked” Into Buying Unhealthy Supermarket Food
Around 60 percent of food for newborns and toddlers doesn't meet nutrition standards. That's according to the results of a new study that's leaving parents terrified. The findings were published last week in the in the journal Nutrients. Researchers tested over 650 products sold in the top 10 grocery chains...
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