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New restaurant and bar coming to former site of Bayside Pub in Webster
Fantauzzo Family Brands, owner of the Salvatore’s Old Fashioned Pizzeria chain, will open a restaurant on the site of the old Bayside Pub in Webster in March 2025, the company has announced. The business at 279 Lake Road on the northern shoreline of Irondequoit Bay will be a new concept — not a pizzeria, the company announced July 1 in a statement. ...
Crews called to warehouse fire on Sherer Street in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Crews were called to a fire at a warehouse in Rochester Wednesday. According to the Rochester Fire Department, people saw smoke in the area of Sherer Street shortly after 2:00 p.m. Firefighters found black smoke coming out of a vacant warehouse there. Firefighters said they had to put out the fire […]
Red Wings keep rolling in 3-1 win over Buffalo
It was another complete team effort as the Rochester Red Wings (7-2, 45-37) knocked off the Buffalo Bisons (3-5, 40-42) 3-1 in Buffalo on Wednesday. The Red Wings jumped out to another early lead before holding off a rally from the Bisons. It was poor defense from the Bisons that got the scoring started in the second. Jackson Cluff reached on a bunt single and advanced to second on a throwing error. With runners on the corners and two outs, Erick Mejia hit one to Bisons’ second baseman Miguel Hiraldo whose throwing error scored Cluff.
The 5 Deadliest Tornados In New York State History
It has been reported that a possible tornado touched down in Western New York this week. While not confirmed by the National Weather Service, one woman posted pics on her social media of damage she believed to be from a tornado. While there was some slight damage, not every New...
Arrest made in March shooting on Aab Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Police have made an arrest in a shooting on Aab Street back in March. Police say that after an argument, Mark Walker Jr. returned to the house where it happened and fired multiple shots into the home, hitting the victim. The injury was not life-threatening. Walker...
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.
Find Your Voice and Unravel Your Stories
The Rochester Folk Art Guild's Craft Weekend "Writing for Reflection & Transformation" Workshop – August 8-11 There's still time to claim your spot in a unique writing experience unlike any other! The Rochester Folk Art Guild's upcoming Writing for Reflection & Transformation workshop (Aug 8-11, 2024), led by husband-and-wife team Curt and Nani Nehring Bliss, promises to be a transformative journey of self-discovery. The Guild's annual Craft Weekend provides a wide choice of creative classes.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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...
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