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Wegmans Dethroned: Surprising New Supermarket Favorite Takes Top Spot
Move over Wegmans. There's a new favorite store in town. The Rochester-based supermarket chain has been dethroned as the best in America. And you'll never guess by who. Wegmans is beloved by not just shopped, but employees too. The chain has received numerous honors as one of the best places to shop and the top place to work.
DEC warns of Asian Longhorned Beetles
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There are two species of beetles that can be found throughout New York State. The first being the Native Whitespotted Pine Sawyer, which is native to the state. The other being the Asian Longhorned Beetle. “The Asian Longhorned Beetle is an invasive insect from Asia that attacks and kills hardwood trees, […]
New non-stop flights from Rochester to Florida & North Carolina
ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – Avelo Airlines announced a large expansion in Rochester Wednesday – now offering non-stop flights from Rochester to Central Florida and North Carolina near Charlotte. The one-way flights will run twice weekly in the fall. According to the airline, flights will be priced low, with some starting at just $62. Passengers will […]
Animal auction brings 4-H efforts through 'circle of life'
Thursday was a bittersweet day for 4-H members at the Genesee County Fair because it featured the market animal auction—a successful fundraiser and culmination of so much hard work but also perhaps some unforgiving emotional investment.There’s Chase Zuber of Byron, who raised Big Papi, named after his favorite
Michael and Kevin Bacon bring new album, tour to Batavia: interview
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bacon Brothers — Michael and Kevin — will be hitting the stage at Batavia Downs on Friday, playing songs from their new record, “Ballad of the Brothers,” as well as some old favorites. The pair, an Emmy-winning composer and an...
Wegmans ranked nationally as the second best supermarket
Wegmans, a Rochester-based supermarket chain, was ranked as the second-best supermarket in the United States according to Newsweek’s 2024 rankings. The rankings were based on an independent survey of over 7,000 U.S. customers who had made purchases or used services in the past three years. Great Wall Supermarket claimed the top spot with a score of 92.69, while Wegmans followed closely with a score of 90.89. Other supermarkets in the top ten include Publix, The Fresh Market, Sprouts, Natural Grocers, Whole Foods Market, Seafood City, Albertsons, and Kroger.
Select local Verizon stores to give away free backpacks Sunday
Rochester, N.Y. — Eight Verizon stores in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region will distribute free backpacks Sunday as part of the 12th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. The giveaway starts at 1 p.m. at the following stores:. 5 Franklin Plaza, Dansville. 4245 Lakeville Road, Geneseo. 4756 Lake Road, Brockport. 2157...
Meet Teddy Graham: Seneca Park Zoo red panda cub gets his name
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Say hello to Teddy Graham – the recently born red panda at Seneca Park Zoo has received his name! Teddy was born at the Zoo on June 27 and was abandoned by his mother Raji, which is not uncommon for first-born cubs of red pandas. This has led to the cub […]
Best Deli Restaurants in Rochester, NY
Rochester boasts a vibrant deli food culture, and among the best Deli restaurants in Rochester are Ciaccia’s Delicatessen, River Street Sandwich Makers, and DiPisa Old World Submarines. These establishments, known for serving some of the best Deli sandwiches in Rochester, offer a unique blend of flavors and traditional recipes that delight locals and visitors alike.
Upstate New York City Getting It’s Own Version Of Board Game
Summertime in Western New York often means people coming outside to do all sorts of things when the warm weather is around. Whether it's taking advantage of all the great concerts, events, and shows happening in the region or just finding some water to hang out at, 99 times out of a hundred, what it does not mean is hanging out at home.
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...
Cheesy Eddie's gives away free slices for National Cheesecake Day
Rochester, N.Y. — Friday is National Cheesecake Day and Cheesy Eddie's is giving away more than 3,000 slices at its two locations. 900 Jefferson Road, Building 21, Henrietta, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 602 South Avenue, Rochester, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The bakery has been giving away cheesecake every year for National...
A homeowner wonders why his grass won’t grow. A superintendent has ideas
Superintendents — they’re just like us! At least, they’re not so different that we can’t ask them for advice. In this column, we welcome readers’ yard-care questions, which we pass on to turf-care experts in the golf industry. The following query comes from Daniel Marr,...
‘Educators Grove’ to come to Hoskins Park in Henrietta
HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC) — A small park in Henrietta may soon be transformed into an “Educators Grove.” Hoskins Parks is wedged between Pinnacle and S. Winton. It’s planned to be a passive park meant to honor and memorialize teachers, through the efforts of Henrietta man Howard Ressel and advice from town supervisor Steve Schultz. “The […]
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