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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 […]
Louis Perticone, founder of Artisan Works, passes away Monday morning
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Louis Perticone, founder of the prominent creative and event space Artisan Works, passed away Monday morning. A representative for Artisan Works tells News 8 that his passing followed his nearly two-year battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer. In late 2022, Perticone had multiple brain surgeries to combat the cancer. Following the surgeries, […]
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. ...
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...
Rochester co-op helps shoppers fight inflation with bulk goods, $5 dinners
Co-ops are a mainstay in the grocery industry: Places where everyone can shop, memberships are available and the shopping experience veers toward intimate, local, organic and healthy. Abundance Co-op on South Avenue is Rochester's only such business in the city. The staff there are surfing renewed interest post-COVID pandemic era and focusing on...
New Korean restaurant to open in Brighton
Korean restaurant Seoul Drop opens Monday in Brighton's Lac de Ville Plaza at 1900 S. Clinton Ave. Dishes include rice bowls, kimbap (rice and seaweed roll), tofu pockets and ramen. “Our menu also boasts a variety of beloved Korean desserts made in house,” said manager Josh Hwang, whose family owns...
Coming up on "Connections:" Tuesday, July 2, 2024
12:00: Discussing CITY Magazine’s July 2024 issue. 1:00: Special rebroadcast – Jonna Mendez, former chief of the disguise for the CIA. Leah Stacy, editor of CITY, hosts this preview of the latest edition of the magazine. The July issue is all about the Finger Lakes. Our guests take us on a tour of the arts, culture, and culinary scenes—from Conesus Lake to Otisco Lake. In studio:
WATCH: Father celebrates the last day of school with chalk art!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A parent in Brighton is continuing a tradition for his kids at the end of every school year. On the last day of school every year, Garrett Coles walks to the end of his driveway to do some chalk art. He said that he wants to make each last day of […]
Upstate NY native stars in award-winning film at American Black Film Festival
Sulayman Tahir's new film "Peripheral," starring Rochester native Andria B. Langston, made its world debut and won Best Narrative Feature at the American Black Film Festival last weekend. The sci-fi film follows a young woman and her husband as they move into a new town where paranormal events leave the woman feeling isolated and gaslit. ...
8 quirky shops to visit in Rochester
Rochester is well known for its variety of food, culture, art, and shopping experiences people can enjoy while they visit. Many local businesses offer niche clothes, accessories, and trinkets to take home or bring to a loved one. Here is a list of shops you can expect to enjoy while you're here: Parkleigh ...
Fitness studio and distillery team up for a boxing lesson and cocktail hour
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Vault and Iron Smoke Distillery teamed up for a boxing lesson and cocktail hour! Vault, a boxing and fitness studio here in Rochester, gave guests a high energy 60-minute box and core class. After the class, Iron Smoke Distillery invited attendees to unwind with drinks after the course. News 8 spoke […]
Town of Gates seeks to demolish home from which 200+ cats were rescued
Gates, N.Y. (WHAM) — The Town of Gates recently filed a petition with the New York State Supreme Court seeking to demolish the home from which more than 200 cats were rescued last year, citing significant damage and health risks. BACKGROUND:Humane Society investigation underway after more than 100 cats...
Miss Sweet Potato Pie opens new space in the Marketplace Mall
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – After 25-years of helping kids smile in Rochester, Miss Sweet Potato Pie made a new home in the Marketplace Mall. Miss Sweet Potato Pie World held its grand opening at the mall Monday. The black-owned business acts as an event space. Owners say it is similar to Chuck-E-Cheese. Kids were able […]
'This story suggestion was submitted by..." -- D&C seeks reader input on coverage
Dear D&C Subscribers -- You might have read this headline at www.democratandchronicle.com: Brooks Landing Diner gives back by serving those in need And you might have noticed this editor's note...
New Farm Stand/Puppet Theater Brightens Victor Farmington Library Experience
The Victor Farmington Library in Victor, NY recently opened a new farm stand/puppet theater in the Children's Area. The space is already bringing joy to visitors, with happy faces spotted enjoying the new addition. The library encourages families to visit and support this exciting new feature, which goes beyond traditional library offerings. #kidsoutandabout #supportyourlibrary #beyondthebookshelf.
Decades-old D&L Groceries in 19th Ward struggles to survive amid major road construction
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Construction on Genesee Street is causing closures and hurting small businesses, with one owner saying she’s reaching the end. D&L Groceries, a mom-and-pop grocery store on Genesee Street for nearly four decades, has survived the pandemic, employee embezzlement, and even the death of one of the owners. But construction right outside the front door may cause Deloris Hamilton to close the doors for good.
The best things I ate & the latest food news
Wishing you a happy Independence Day, however you choose to celebrate. If you're thinking about heading to a restaurant this week, or even next, know that many close for the week or longer. Best to call ahead. Best things I ate. Here are some of the best things I ate...
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