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Fireworks to light up Canandaigua again, but not on July Fourth. When to see them
CANANDAIGUA, NY — Fireworks will be returning this summer to Canandaigua, although not on the Fourth of July holiday. The city and town of Canandaigua are partnering to bring back a fireworks display, which will be held at dusk Saturday, July 6. As in the past, the fireworks will be shot into the summer night sky at the north end of the lake, off Kershaw Park. ...
List of Fourth of July activities in the Rochester area
Fourth of July activities are back in many communities across the Rochester area this year, including family-friendly events, races, fireworks and much more. The Broad Street Bridge & Court Street Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic for pedestrian viewing. Launch time: 10 p.m. Duration: 15-20 minutes. Free Parking: Sister...
News10NBC Investigates: Despite paying on time and calling in meter reads, Penfield man hit with $12K RG&E bill
PENFIELD, N.Y. – A Penfield man who has been paying his RG&E bill on time every month was shocked when he opened up his June bill to find a balance of more than $12,000. For more than a year, News10NBC Investigative Reporter Jennifer Lewke has helped to straighten out RG&E billing issues for more than 100 customers, saving them thousands of dollars.
Red Jacket adopts new nickname. Here’s what was decided
SHORTSVILLE, NY — The new era of the Red Jacket Cardinals has begun. At the Manchester-Shortsville Board of Education meeting July 2, school district officials announced the approval of its new nickname and mascot, Cardinals, replacing Indians. Cardinals, which received 515 suggestions from students, staff, alumni and community members surveyed, beat out two other options, Rail Hawks and Bears, which received 484 and 146 suggestions, respectively.
Local Vietnam veterans honored for their service and sacrifice
Rochester, N.Y. — 18 local Vietnam veterans received congressional recognition Monday for their countless sacrifices in the fight for freedom. Rep. Joe Morelle presented the veterans with the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin for their service. The pins are awarded to veterans who served on active duty in the...
Egypt, Bushnell's Basin fire departments receive $500,000 for upgrades
Perinton, N.Y. — Two local fire departments are getting significant upgrades after receiving much-needed state grants. The Egypt and Bushnell's Basin fire departments are receiving $500,000 to help improve infrastructure and technology. Monday's announcement came as the cost of fire trucks is increasing and fire departments have had to...
Construction Underway on ‘Northeast’s Largest Dairy Factory’ in Upstate NY
STORY UPDATE: Ground has officially been broken for the Fairlife Milk factory in Webster, NY. You can see the full event, which took place in April, here:. Scroll below to read our original story on the construction of the factory. Got milk?. A major corporation is set to break ground...
Customers reporting issues finding Amazon gift cards in NY
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Are you not able to find an Amazon gift card in stores? You’re not alone. Customers are reporting trouble finding Amazon gift cards in New York. Wegmans told News 8 Amazon pulled its gift cards out of all Wegmans locations in New York State. News 8 reached out to Tops Friendly […]
Upstate New York awarded $40 million in federal funding for tech hub
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub in Upstate New York was awarded $40 million in federal funding that will go toward making the region a semiconductor center for the world, Sen. Chuck Schumer’s Office announced Tuesday. The federal investment, one of just 12 across the nation, will allow the region to […]
Owners of Henrietta firework stand talk sale expectations this Independence Day
ROCHESTER N.Y.(WROC) – Jack Davidson and Klatyn Hynes say this is their first year owning and operating a firework stand. Their tent has been up and running since Saturday, but today they say has been their busiest day so far. However, they expect more people to arrive the day after the holiday. “We’ve had some […]
Penfield neighbors voice concerns over proposed Costco development
PENFIELD, N.Y. — Plans to build a new Costco in Penfield were not on the Town Board meeting agenda Wednesday night, but that didn’t keep neighbors from sounding off about the project. “I would like to see one come closer to Henrietta. But I guess my initial thought...
Alexandria swears in new fire chief from Rochester, New York
Alexandria swore in Felipe Hernandez Jr. as the city’s new fire chief in a ceremony at City Hall yesterday (Tuesday). Hernandez, previously the fire chief for the City of Rochester, New York, will lead the Alexandria Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services. “This is a great fire department,” said...
Nixon Peabody will move offices to Victor after 150 years downtown
Nixon Peabody has been a presence in downtown Rochester for 149 years. That will change next year when the law firm leaves Clinton Square, where it has operated since 1990, for High Point Business Park in Victor, Ontario County. Nixon Peabody officials announced the move July 1, saying it will...
New York state faces soaring rent increases amid calls for stronger rent control
According to a recent Zumper report, four cities in New York State are in the top ten U.S. cities for rent increases: New York City and upstate cities Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse. All four cities have seen rent skyrocket by over 10 percent in the last year. Rent prices for...
Former Greece deputy town supervisor pleads not guilty to corruption charges
The former deputy town supervisor of Greece on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to charges of corruption, grand larceny and official misconduct in Monroe County Court. Michelle Marini, who was indicted last month, was arraigned by County Court Judge Meredith Vacca on Tuesday morning, according to the Monroe County District Attorney's Office.
Community gathers to remember abolitionist Austin Steward
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A different Independence Day celebration was held Wednesday as the community remembers abolitionist and Rochester historical figure Austin Steward. Steward was a successful businessmass and predated Frederick Douglass by more than 20 years. Wednesday’s celebration included a re-enactment of his July 5, 1827 speech after slavery was abolished in New York.
Irondequoit kicks off two-day Fourth of July celebration
Irondequoit, N.Y. — Two days of Independence Day fun are underway at the Irondequoit Town Hall. Festivities opened Wednesday morning with a reading of the Declaration of Independence, followed by a craft fair, market and live music until 9 p.m. A cornhole tournament is also on tap starting at...
Rochester Police Locust Club gets new contract, 15.5% pay increase over four years
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Rochester Police Locust Club has come to a new contract agreement with the City of Rochester, increasing pay for Locust Club members over the next four years. This new contract is the first to be agreed upon without need for arbitration since 2014. This new contract provides a 15.5% increase […]
Town of Gates calls for demolition of home where 209 cats were rescued in 2023
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Town of Gates has filed a petition with the New York State Supreme Court calling for the demolition of a home which 209 cats were rescued from in 2023. The petition cites several significant damage and health risks. This follows the house’s vacancy stemming from an arrest charging one man […]
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