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Sunrise Smart Start: RPD EMT update, I-90 crash
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Thursday, September 26, 2024. Weather forecast: Morning showers to afternoon clearing Scattered rain showers around this morning will last through lunchtime. Temperatures are holding in the 60s and will climb into the 70s.
New study lowers concern over respiratory illnesses
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – It’s almost that time when seemingly every third person has the flu, COVID-19 or RSV. A new study shows many Americans are no longer concerned about respiratory illnesses. The survey from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases finds many do not plan to get vaccinated – citing concerns about the side […]
Free roller skating event celebrates Hispanic heritage in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County and Para la Cultura are putting on a roller skating event this Friday night in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event is meant to help families learn more about Latino history in Rochester and beyond. There will be Latino vendors, music, dancing, poetry, as well as face painting […]
Town of Henrietta amends zoning code to help revitalize SouthTown Plaza, others
HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC) — To revitalize some of its plazas and vacant properties, the town board of Henrietta has passed zoning code changes. Those changes would allow some industrial tenants and residential units in plazas and developments in certain overlay districts. Town supervisor Stephen Schultz says these changes came after the developer of SouthTown Plaza […]
Final Food Truck Rodeo of the season at the Public Market
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Another sign that summer is coming to a close – Wednesday was your last chance to celebrate Rochester’s mobile cuisine with Food Truck Rodeo. The delicious series is co-hosted by Rohrback Brewing with musical guest Bill Schmitt and the Blues Master closing out the season. Vendors tell News 8 this season […]
‘Good Phone Project’ works to ensure easy access to communication resources in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The pilot phase of what’s known as the “Good Phone Project” launched Thursday at the Father Tracy Advocacy Center. It’s a phone booth that allows free calling with voicemail capabilities. The last active payphone in Monroe County was disconnected in January. Even though a majority of Americans own a cellphone, places […]
Construction on Henrietta Town Court complete
HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC) — In Henrietta, a major public construction project just finished this week: the new town court! The former library was demolished in that lot — the new town library was finished in 2019 — but the architects kept the tower as a prominent feature in the new design. The court opened for […]
Jersey Mike’s adding new Chili location
CHILI, N.Y. (WROC) — Another fast-food chain continues its push in our area, as Jersey Mike’s is building out a new location in Chili. The address is 3170 Chili Avenue, beside the ALDI. It’s in the back corner of the building, listed as Unit 10. The sandwich chain recently opened a new spot in Brighton, […]
City of Rochester hopes to secure $10 million to finish Four Corners revitalization project
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Rochester is looking to apply for another $10 million grant from New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative. As it fills out the application, the city’s Department of Neighborhood and Business Development wants input from area residents and property owners. The city hopes it can secure that $10 million […]
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