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Zweigle’s, a Rochester staple for 5 generations, gears up for Fourth of July weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — We’re closing in on the Fourth of July weekend, and to celebrate back in 2009, News10NBC paid a visit to the Zweigle’s factory here in Rochester. Fifteen years and an expansion later, the family-owned business is still going strong. News10NBC’s Hailie Higgins stopped by...
Understanding Rochester’s Code Compliance Score for renters
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Following a weekend vacant structure fire at a home on Remington Street, News 8 looked into the public property records using the City of Rochester’s newest system. The ownership of the site of the fire on Remington Street is listed under an LLC, which also shows approximately 341 other linked properties. […]
Opt-out or pay more? Electricity supply options for new residents in Rochester, Henrietta and Canandaigua
If you recently moved to Rochester, Henrietta or Canandaigua, you should be getting a letter in the mail next week letting you know you’ve got some options when it comes to where you buy your supply of electricity. If you don’t take action, you could end up paying more.
Massive New York Ice Cream Recall: Many Popular Items May Kill
The recall includes Friendly’s, Hershey's and many other very popular national brands. The FDA confirmed the massive ice cream recall on Monday. Below are photos and names of some of the recalled products:. Note: these photos don't show every recalled item. CLICK HERE for the full list from the...
Celebrated musician John Ellison inspired by Rochester woman to write ‘Some Kind of Wonderful’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — John Ellison wrote the song “(She’s) Some Kind of Wonderful” in 1967 as part of the Rochester group Soul Brothers Six. Since then, more than 70 other artists have covered the song including Huey Lewis and the News, Joss Stone, Rod Stewart and Grand Funk Railroad. At 17, Ellison moved to […]
105 and counting! Woman born on Fourth of July celebrates milestone birthday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Thursday might be the Fourth of July, but it’s also a milestone birthday for a resident of the Hurlbut Nursing Home in Rochester. Helen Bradshaw was born on July 4th, 1919. Thursday, she will celebrate her 105th birthday. Gio: Tell me how excited you are to be celebrating your birthday! Helen: […]
Health officials back ‘groundbreaking’ new drug for Alzheimer’s treatment
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The FDA has approved a new drug for Alzheimer’s Disease, which is said to be groundbreaking toward treatment in a patient’s early stages. The drug, known as Kisunla, is manufactured by Eli Lilly. It’s a monthly IV injection for those with an early Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Health officials tell News 8 it […]
Rochester airport sees influx of travelers ahead of Fourth of July
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Holiday travel is in full swing at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport on Wednesday morning, the day before the Fourth of July. The TSA predicts record travel for the Fourth of July. Nearly two dozen flights are scheduled to leave by noon. Mark Gruba, communications specialist for AAA, spoke about why this Fourth of July could break travel records.
New York bill targets Glock switches, aims to halt sales of modifiable firearms
Rochester, N.Y. — Lawmakers and members of the firearms industry reacted to a recently introduced bill in the State Senate that seeks to combat the rise of "Glock-switches" by prohibiting the sale of convertible firearms. Irondequoit man accused of having 3D-printed Glock switches at his home | Rochester man...
New York Bans Gas Powered Lawn Equipment. Is Texas Next?
There's been a lot of movement lately in the United States about going electric for many different things powered by gas. We've seen a huge push for electric cars lately, and now some states are banning gas-powered lawn equipment. So, is Texas going to fall into that spot?. Here's what...
Outlook for rain into the 4th of July
Rochester, NY (WHAM) - Like many of us, you've probably got the day off and you're wondering if it's going to rain tonight or tomorrow night. The short answer is yes for some spots tonight in WNY and no for tomorrow night. The chance for rain will increase this evening as a pre-frontal trough of low pressure moves into the area.
Upstate NY native stars in award-winning film at American Black Film Festival
Sulayman Tahir's new film "Peripheral," starring Rochester native Andria B. Langston, made its world debut and won Best Narrative Feature at the American Black Film Festival last weekend. The sci-fi film follows a young woman and her husband as they move into a new town where paranormal events leave the woman feeling isolated and gaslit. ...
New York State Police Say Crash Claimed the Life of Another Motorcyclist
New York State Police say a Hudson Valley man is dead after a crash at the intersection of a state route Saturday evening. Unfortunately, the crash appears to have been caused by the fleeing motorcyclist who was trying to escape authorities, according to a preliminary investigation. The latest fatal crash...
Syracuse University Leads Higher Education Consortium as Part of $40M Award to Advance Central New York’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Capabilities
Syracuse University will play a leading role in advancing Central New York’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities thanks to $40 million in new funds made available to the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region through the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Regional Technology and Innovation Hub. The new award for the New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor (NY SMART I-Corridor) was announced yesterday by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer at a press conference in Syracuse hosted by INFICON. J. Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation, spoke at the event, and Duncan Brown, vice president for research, represented the University as principal investigator on Syracuse University’s component of the Tech Hub award.
One arrested following double murder on North Goodman Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – One man was arrested after fleeing to Puerto Rico in connection to a double murder on North Goodman Street in February. Police say the arrest stemmed from a murder in February that took the lives of 49-year-old Wahid Nazario and 43-year-olld Frank Rosario Vasquez. Major Crimes Investigators say before the incident, […]
Fireworks forecast for July 3rd and 4th in Rochester
When you think of the Fourth of July, you think of fireworks. The Rochester area has its fair share of spectacular shows, most of which happen on the holiday or the day before. What weather can viewers expect?. Fireworks forecast for July 3rd in Rochester NY. Communities with July 3...
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 […]
New York grand jury hearing evidence in Sean Combs investigation
Sean "Diddy" Combs is the subject of a federal criminal investigation, according to two sources familiar with Combs' ongoing legal troubles. A federal grand jury in New York is hearing evidence as part of the investigation but there is no indication that charges are imminent.
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