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City declares Cool Sweep for Wednesday as high temperatures forecasted
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – On Tuesday, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced that the city will have a Cool Sweep on Wednesday as high temperatures are forecasted. City R-Centers, pools, Durand Eastman Beach, some library branches, and spray parks will be available so residents can remain safe and comfortable. Some locations will also have extended hours.
Study: Rochester has one of the largest gaps in rent and wage increases
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A nationwide study found that Rochester has one of the largest gaps between rent and wage increases. Rochester and Buffalo topped the list for places where rent outpaced wages the most from 2022 to 2023. Rochester ranked fifth. Researchers also surveyed renters across the US to see how rent prices impact […]
Rochester Education Foundation seeking Career Models for Future Fair
On October, 11 from 9:00 - 1:30 at St. John Fisher University, career models will meet with students in small groups to share their career experiences and the path needed to get there. This event will provide HOPE, INSPIRATION and EXCITEMENT as students are able to imagine their own bright future because of YOU!
After months of protest and a push for reform, what has changed in Rochester policing?
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo demanded police reform during the pandemic. Those plans have shown mixed results. And his successor, Gov. Kathy Hochul has said 'that era is over' and sought to increase police funding.
Rochester to host Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic for first time: What we know
There are more historically Black colleges and university football games televised than ever before. The City of Rochester has tentative plans to announce that for the first time there is a chance to see a game between HBCU teams here in person on Sept. 21. Posts on Facebook have details about the Frederick...
Tyler Perry Stepping In To Help Atlanta Couple Scammed Out Of $60,000
This latest act of generosity from Perry follows his promise to build a new home for Josephine Wright, the 94-year-old Hilton Head, South Carolina woman who was fighting developers to keep her land. After George and Dorothy Williams were scammed by Steven Chastain, who held himself out to the pair...
Woman injured after shooting on Warwick Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A woman was injured following a shooting on Warwick Avenue late Monday evening. Rochester police said they responded to the area of Genesee Street and Moran Street around 10:45 p.m. They found the 23-year-old victim with minor injuries due to gunfire. The victim was treated at the scene. Officers said they […]
19-year-old man shot while walking on Reynolds Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police are investigating a shooting that injured a 19-year-old man Monday night on Reynolds Street. Investigators said the victim was walking on Reynolds Street when an unknown suspect shot at him several times, striking him once in the upper body. The victim ran to Cady Street for help, where officers […]
Rochester police release new video in Mt. Read hit-and-run investigation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Police Department released new surveillance video Monday in connection to a hit-and-run investigation. A three-year-old boy was hit by a vehicle on Mount Read Boulevard on July 10. He was hospitalized with what police said were life-threatening injuries. Investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying the vehicle pictured below. […]
Crescent Beach owner sues bank over $593K dispute amid check-kiting allegations
In late March local restauranteur and event planner Katherine Mott walked into a branch of Community Bank, seeking to take out about $593,000 that her businesses had recently deposited. An official at the bank refused, possibly aware of a recent lawsuit by Five Star Bank accusing Mott and her varied businesses of a...
Invasive spotted lanternfly detected in Finger Lakes vineyard
State agriculture officials have confirmed the presence of spotted lanternfly in the Finger Lakes region, a concerning development for local grape growers. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets identified the invasive pest in Romulus, New York, following reports from Cornell’s New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYS IPM). This detection represents the first known instance of spotted lanternfly near commercial vineyards in the area.
New York, New Jersey delegates pledge support to Harris ahead of Democratic National Convention
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries are among the local delegates pledging their support for Kamala Harris for president ahead of the Democratic National Convention."We are brimming with excitement, enthusiasm and unity," Schumer said as he announced that Harris would be the candidate. "She said she would work to earn the support of our party and boy did she do so, in quick order."New York and New Jersey joined other states to give Harris enough delegates to secure the Democratic presidential nomination.There are 3,004 delegates pledged of the 1,976 needed.Sandra Bookman has the latest on the...
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Assemblymember William Magnarelli Announce $3M Investment in JMA Wireless Dome Renovation Project
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember William Magnarelli today announced a $3 million investment to support and advance the transformative JMA Wireless Dome renovation project. The pair made the announcement during a press conference at the JMA Dome flanked by Syracuse University leaders and several coaches, including Adrian Autry, head men’s basketball coach, Fran Brown, head football coach, Gary Gait, head men’s lacrosse coach, and Felisha Legette-Jack, head women’s basketball coach.
The Upstate New York Home Once Owned by Sly Stallone, Is For Sale!
I think we found our dream house, once belonging to one of the biggest movie stars of our generation, having starred in Rocky, The Expendables, Rambo, and Creed, to name a few. And if you have a cool 4 million dollars burning a hole in your pocket, you can live...
Toxic Candy Found In New York Still For Sale, Many Hospitalized
Recalled candy, that may cause a fatal illness, is still available for sale in New York State. Many people have been hospitalized. The FDA continues to warn about candy from a California company that is getting many people sick across the United States, including in New York State. FDA: Destroy...
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
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