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Palmyra Canaltown Days canceled this year; event's future in jeopardy
Palmyra, N.Y. — It could be the end of the road for a popular annual event in Wayne County. The board of directors for Palmyra Canaltown Days said this year's festival, which was set to take place in September, has been canceled after the board voted Tuesday to dissolve the organization.
Bright Spot: A personal parade
Penfield, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on a special festivity in Monroe County. A mini-parade was held Thursday on Whalen Road in Penfield in honor of Bill Watt. The 75-year-old is in comfort care at his home, and was slated to ride in a Corvette at the Town of Penfield's Independence Day parade last month, but wasn't able to.
Now open: Riverton Oaks municipal golf course in Henrietta
HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC) — The Riverton Oaks Municipal Golf Course in Henrietta is now open. Riverton is a nine-hole golf course and also has a disc golf course. The official opening day was May 7, and they plan to be open until about Thanksgiving. While the town always owned the course, a previous business operated […]
Local attorney calls Webster traffic incident the norm, not the exception
WEBSTER, N.Y. (WROC) — When Webster Police Sergeant Mike Wilder arrived on Orchard Street in the Village of Webster on April 1 for reports of a man passed out in a parked car, there was nothing about his response out of the ordinary – at first. But after he acknowledged he knew the off-duty Rochester […]
Man pleads not guilty to shooting at officer in RPD car
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The person accused of shooting at an occupied RPD patrol car pleaded not guilty. According to investigators, the marked car was stopped on Grape Street at Smith Street with its lights on when it was shot at least twice around 3:10 p.m. The officer inside was not injured. According to RPD, […]
Rochester man sentenced to four years in prison on gun charge
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man has been sentenced to four years in prison for a gun charge. On August 12, 2023, 30-year-old Edward A. Pearce was arrested during a traffic stop on Dewey Avenue. Officers said Pearce had a loaded pistol in his waistband. Pearce was charged and convicted of being a felon […]
Public invited to share input on plans for Durand Eastman Beach House and Master Plan
The City of Rochester will conduct a public meeting on designs for a potential Beach House and an update to the Master Plan for the beach Durand Eastman Park. The meeting will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Camp Eastman Kusak Lodge, located at 21 Camp Eastman Way. Participants can also join virtually via Zoom using the following link: https://cityofrochester.zoom.us/j/84968978505 (Meeting ID: 849 6897 8505, Passcode: 679064).
Good Cause Eviction advocates speak out in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Housing advocates joined city leaders in Rochester Wednesday to advocate for the passage of strong Good Cause Eviction legislation. If enacted here in Rochester, advocates say it would protect renters from rate hikes, unfair evictions, and help to guarantee lease renewals to renters who pay rent on time. One Rochester mother […]
United Way of Tompkins County Announces Award & Impact Fund Recipients
United Way of Tompkins County (UWTC) announced their list of community members recognized for their contributions on Monday. United Way takes note of positions in the community who go above and beyond for Tompkins County by taking part in UWTC activities. They account for their community campaign chair, volunteer of the year, an “unsung” hero who contributed privately, a non-profit partner, and a business who was paramount to the program’s success. The following people and organizations were recognized for their contributions:
One Dead, Another Injured After Crash on Route 17
State police have released the names of those involved in the fatal crash on Thursday afternoon in the Town of Owego. Police say a group of motorcycles was attempting to merge onto SR 17 from the Exit 66 on-ramp. Police say a tractor-trailer was already on 17 when one of the motorcycles collided with the tractor-trailer.
Frank Colavecchia 'was just devoted to whatever he did:' Gates firefighter mourned
Frank Colavecchia of Gates was a soccer dad, a runner, a beloved colleague at Wegmans, a volunteer firefighter, all of this despite a medical condition that he dealt with for decades. In addition, he was the sort of person who made and kept friends everywhere he went. That explains why,...
UPDATE: Missing 12-year-old Perinton girl found safe
UPDATE: Police announced just before 4:45 p.m. that Forrester has been found and is safe. Perinton, N.Y. — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a missing girl. Izabella Forrester, 12, was last seen around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Jefferson Avenue and Brentwood...
Rushville man killed in Ontario County motorcycle crash
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man from Rushville was killed in a motorcycle crash in Ontario County Friday morning. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Daniel Blauvelt was found dead in the crash in the area of Rt. 245 and County Road 18 in the Town of Gorham. Deputies said Blauvelt was heading […]
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