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Ontario County Fair returns: Dates, events, and more
The 181st Annual Ontario County Fair will return in Canandaigua from Tuesday, July 23, through Saturday, July 27. The fair's motto is "Cultivating the Next Generation." "We are committed to providing a venue where people can exhibit agricultural products of all types and to educate the public and foster the development of our youth," an official fair statement reads.
Rochester reacts to Biden bowing out, endorsing Harris in presidential run
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — People in Rochester reacted to the news of President Biden dropping out of the presidential race on Sunday. Sam Agronick said he wasn't surprised after learning President Biden had bowed out of the race for reelection and had endorsed Vice President Harris to take his place.
Public invited to share input on plans for Durand Eastman beach
The City of Rochester will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, July 24, about design concepts for a potential beach house at Durand Eastman Park and updates to the beach's Master Plan. The meeting will be held at Camp Eastman Kusak Lodge in Irondequoit from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The...
Rochester kicks off Pride Parade and Festival
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester is on track is on track to have its largest pride celebration it’s ever had. Organizers with Trillium Health say more than 200 marching groups will be taking part in this year’s parade which starts at the intersection of South Avenue and Science Parkway at 11 a.m. The parade ends […]
Sunrise Smart Start: Biden drops out, Texting scam
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Monday, July 22, 2024. Weather Forecast: Heat is back with storm chances on the rise The heat is back as temperatures climb right back into the lower and middle 80s. Humidity returns as well as a weak […]
Monroe County is riding the wave of golf's surge in popularity with lots of new investments
From new amenities at golf courses and driving ranges to a Topgolf planned for Brighton — even at new golf exhibit at The Strong National Museum of Play — the game of golf is paying dividends across the area.
'Good cause' advocates and community members rally for evicted tenant
On Wednesday afternoon, Rochester tenants and housing advocates rallied outside a duplex in the Susan B. Anthony neighborhood to protest what they say is a no-cause eviction. Roughly 15 people sang, chanted and held signs in support of Rochester resident Yadira Susseth. Tenants' rights advocates who stood behind Susseth used the situation to demonstrate why Rochester needs to pass a strong "good cause eviction" law, which would help tenants like Susseth stay in their homes as long...
Rochester feels the love as organizers celebrate its largest pride event
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A festival celebrating the LGBTQIA+ communities has brought thousands of people to Rochester. “We've got the stage where we've got a headliner, we've got drag queens, we've got food vendors here,” Trillium Health CEO Jason Barnecut-Kearns said. “There's just so much. But we're here to celebrate Pride, to recognize the LGBTQ community and just really give us a chance to just be ourselves, be our authentic selves.”
Spencerport Canal Days – July 27 & 28
Perusing the food truck offerings is a highlight at the Spencerport Canal Days and this year’s line up will not disappoint. There are favorites that will make a return appearance and new food trucks to try. Returning this year are:. •Wraps on Wheels. •House of Whacks (macaroni and cheese)
‘We work hand in hand:’ Safety measures in place ahead of Rochester Pride Saturday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Saturday, Highland Park will house Rochester’s Pride Festival. Folks will make their way there with a parade starting at 11 a.m. Saturday on South Avenue. Ahead of the festival, Rochester Police say they plan to keep the community safe so everyone can enjoy the event. Captain Greg Bello says securing Pride […]
7 New England Neighborhoods Among the Most In-Demand in the Nation
Here in New England, we know we're lucky to live in one of the best parts of the US. Over the years, countless studies have directed high praise towards our region. Last year, a WalletHub study announced the best small cities in the country, and eight New England towns made the list. Our area has also been highlighted for having the hottest zip codes, most underrated destinations, safest towns and best small cities in the nation, coolest small towns, and so on.
Arts workshops at local libraries
Free art workshops for adults and youth are coming to two Monroe County libraries over the coming months. Contact the libraries for more information. This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of The Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts.
Teeing off to help America's heroes
Pittsford, N.Y. (WHAM) - Oak Hill Country Club hosted a special golf tournament on Monday. Dozens attended the CDS Wolf Foundation’s 37th annual A Salute to Veterans Golf Tournament. The mission is to highlight the impact of Warrior Salute Veteran Services, which helps veterans who are living with PTSD,...
New York State Women of Distinction Award goes to: Daisy Rivera Algarin
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The New York State Women of Distinction Award was presented to Daisy Rivera Algarin Friday. She received the recognition due to her decades of work as a community servant bettering the Greater Rochester Area, and for her focus on empowering the Latina community. Daisy Rivera Algarin is a co-founder and current […]
Monroe County offices open Monday after global outage
ROCHESTER, N.Y.- Monroe Offices and services will be open on Monday, after Friday’s global CrowdStrike/Windows outage which shut down many county services and closed county offices. The outage impacted some 3,500 county devices, computers, and servers, each requiring a manual procedure to bring back online. Since Friday, Monroe County...
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