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‘Disney on Ice’ coming to Rochester in January
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A family favorite is coming to Rochester in the new year. “Disney on Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party” will be at the Blue Cross Arena from January 2-5, 2025. The ice skating spectacular features beloved Disney characters like Mickey Mouse and friends. Tickets for...
Demonstrators in N.Y. call for college campuses to ban masks at protests
NEW YORK — Demonstrators in New York gathered Tuesday to call for college campuses to put a mask ban in place to better protect students during protests.Just a block from Columbia University, over a 100 pro-Israeli demonstrators came together to urge American colleges to ban face coverings during protests."They want to make us feel us unsafe, afraid and targeted simply because of our Jewish identify," one demonstrator said.This comes after the spring protests at Columbia where some pro-Palestinian demonstrators covered their faces and taunted Jewish students."Nobody thinks that the hatred will go away when we get rid of the masks,...
Two more opportunities to indulge in Rochester’s Food Truck Rodeo
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Taste the best of local food truck cuisine at the Food Truck Rodeo happening Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Rochester Public Market. Enjoy samples from dozens of local food trucks while dancing to live music performed by The Earthtones. There will also be entertainment throughout the evening.
Rochester kids play tennis on US Open court
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A group of young tennis players with the Midtown Athletic Club got the chance to play in the spotlight of the US Open Monday. They played for crowds on the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center court in New York City between US Open matches, and helped with the day’s […]
Last area Outback Steakhouse closed
Blooming Brands Restaurant Corportation has closed its last Outback Steakhouse in Central New York. The corporation is offering employees at its Clay location transfers or severance packages. The closest Outback Steakhouses remain in Horseheads and Rochester. Blooming Brand’s gift cards are still valid there and at the Bonefish and Carrabba’s...
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
New Jersey and New York Grocery Chain Banning this Controversial Item
Stop & Shop has been in the news quite a bit lately. The grocer recently announced the closure of many "underperforming" stores in New Jersey and New York. The following locations in New Jersey will close its doors by the end of the year:. 1083 Inman Ave., Edison. 1049 US...
More than 52,000 come out for Day 7 of 2024 NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — More than 52,000 people hit the New York State fairgrounds for the seventh day of the fair. That brings total attendance so far this year to 439,973 as the fair enters its second week. A stretch of good weather could break Wednesday. The National Weather Service...
Flower City Apartments finishes redevelopment project
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Work has finished on a project that revitalized Flower City Apartments on Culver Road. The $20 million rehabilitation project involved revitalizing four distressed apartment buildings in Rochester. This included making urgent repairs to Flower City Apartments and modernizing it with new boilers, roofs, appliances, plumbing, and lighting. The development features 149 […]
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.
Beloved Chain Restaurant Forced To Close More New York Eateries
A popular restaurant chain that recently closed over 10 New York locations announced more closures. Earlier this year, Hudson Valley Post learned Red Lobster was closing nearly 50 locations across the country, including many in New York. Red Lobster Closes Many New York Locations. See the full list of New...
Rochester police introduce K-9 named after officer killed in line of duty
Rochester, N.Y.— A new member of the Rochester Police Department will carry on the legacy of Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz, who was killed in the line of duty more than two years ago. RPD released a video Tuesday, introducing K-9 MAZ, named after Mazurkiewicz, who was shot and killed July...
Chapman named Coordinator of Athletic Communications
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - RIT Director of Athletic Communications Tim Volkmann announced Micah Chapman has been named Coordinator of Athletic Communications. "We are excited to work with someone who has the level of experience Micah possesses," said Volkmann. "He has previously sat in the director's chair and run his own office at a high level, so he will be an invaluable member of our team as we tout all the great things our student-athletes are achieving."
OTB looking for future leadership
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Off-Track Betting in Western New York is looking to bring on a new president and CEO. State Senator Sean Ryan has concerns about the current president Henry Wojtaszek, who accepted a nearly $300,000 buyout. "We passed a law in New York State prohibiting golden parachutes. It...
Greater Rochester Chamber announces finalists for 2024 Colors of Success Leadership Award
August 27, 2024 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber is excited to announce fourteen finalists for its 2024 Colors of Success Leadership Award. The award, now in its third year, celebrates individuals annually who have shown outstanding leadership in fostering a sense of belonging, ensuring economic fairness, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences in their workplace and the Greater Rochester community.
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