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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 […]
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.
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...
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: […]
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.
Crews battle fire at vacant warehouse on Sherer Street
Rochester, N.Y. — The cause of a fire Wednesday afternoon at a vacant warehouse on the city's west side is under investigation. Firefighters responded to the scene on Sherer Street just before 2:15 p.m. and worked to put out the fire from the outside. "The roof is collapsing, so...
Tonawanda man to become first living heart donor in US in 8 years
38-year-old Patrick McDonald has battled asthma throughout his life. In 2020 he battled covid, two years later after multiple bouts of pneumonia he needed emergency surgery to remove two-thirds of his right lung.
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...
Nixon Peabody will move offices to Victor after 150 years downtown
Nixon Peabody has been a presence in downtown Rochester for 149 years. That will change next year when the law firm leaves Clinton Square, where it has operated since 1990, for High Point Business Park in Victor, Ontario County. Nixon Peabody officials announced the move July 1, saying it will...
New Eddie Murphy film debuts on Netflix. Here's his connection to Rochester
Eddie Murphy’s “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” starts streaming on Netflix today. But long before even the original movie came out in 1987, Murphy’s comedic gifts were obvious, including to a Brighton family that hosted the Brooklyn native as a Fresh Air Fund kid for several summers starting in 1968. (The program brings...
TAKE 5 ticket worth over $11k sold in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester is one of three cities in New York that saw TAKE 5 winners! According to the New York State Lottery, a prize-winning ticket worth over $11,567 was purchased at the Wegmans store on Chili Avenue. Other tickets that were purchased includde the Discount Zone Inc. on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn […]
Rochester Gay Men's Chorus "At The Tonys" event on July 6th
The Rochester Gay Men's Chorus will bring some Broadway hits to Hochstein on July 6th for "RGMC at the Tonys." Alex Kuczynski and Jeff Elsenheimer Jr. of RGMC join Good Day Rochester with more. "We have all kinds of hits from decades of various Broadway shows, many of which have...
City of Rochester enacts three-day cool sweep
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Rochester has conducted a three-day cool sweep due to forecasted high temperatures. Starting July 3, the city’s R-Centers, pools, libraries, spray parks, and Durand Eastman Beach will have extended hours for residents. On the Fourth of July, all R-Centers will be closed and certain locations will have special […]
WHY ROC: A look at AIM Photonics
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — For this GRE WHY ROC segment, we’re taking a dive into all the science and technology of using light. You’ve probably heard this before — photonics. Wade Cook, executive director of AIM Photonics, joined us on Sunrise. The institute’s hub is here in Rochester. Their manufacturing institute is one of just […]
McQuaid names new basketball coach, flag football playbook
School is out for the summer, but high school sports and related news is something to talk about almost year-round. Football players have put on pads for minicamps and scrimmages. Athletes ride to practices and games with family and friends, instead of on school buses. There are new faces in charge, women and men who run our favorite teams.
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.
Breezy and warm today, a few stray showers tonight
An area of low pressure will move across northeastern Canada today while high pressure along the New England coast holds its ground. As the gradient between these two opposite pressure systems increases, so too will the wind speeds over our area. Winds will build to speed as high as 15...
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