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A Salute to Veterans Golf Tournament held Monday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The CDS Wolf Foundation celebrated its 37th annual A Salute to Veterans Golf Tournament Monday. Proceeds from the event go to Warrior Salute Veteran Services. The organization provides case management and transitional housing supports to veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and military sexual trauma. “It supports our […]
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 faculty appointed to named professorships
Named professorships are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers. Several faculty members at the University of Rochester have been appointed to named professorships during the first half of 2024. An honor designed to recognize the national stature of a professor’s work, the named positions are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate the work of Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers. Appointments include:
Local state Senate candidates speak on youth crime after fights at East Rochester carnival
East Rochester, N.Y. — The future of the annual East Rochester Firemen's Carnival is hanging in the balance following after a chaotic end to this year's event. Police said a series of fights involving more than 200 people broke out as the carnival closed Saturday. Earlier that evening, a...
Rochester announces plan to improve city accessibility for people with disabilities
Rochester, N.Y. — The city has announced plans for improvements to right-of-way accessibility, which is now mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The work is designed to remove barriers for people with physical challenges and increase safe areas for them to get around town. This will include...
ROC2025 Rebrands to OneROC: A Collaborative Success Story in the Making
At Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, we are proud to be an integral part of the transformative initiative now known as OneROC. This month, we celebrated their rebranding from ROC2025, reflecting on the results of the last five years and renewing our dedication to collaboration among economic development organizations in the Greater Rochester region.
Public Market hosts Gospel Jubilee
The Rochester Public Market is bringing back its annual Gospel Jubilee to celebrate 10 years of performances. Coordinators Jae Monroe and Walida Monroe-Sims joins Good Day Rochester with more. "We had to sing at the market some years ago," Walida says. "We decided to do not just a one-day concert...
A friend for life: adorable pup Latana up for adoption
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – This adorable pup is Lantana – a three-year-old sweetheart who loves to snuggle. Folks with the shelter say she’s the perfect companion for cozy evenings on the couch or leisurely strolls in the park. One of her unique quirks is her love for donuts. Lantana is a polite girl who quietly […]
2024 Rochester Pride breaks attendance record
The 2024 Rochester Pride Parade and festival occupied Highland Park Saturday, bringing big crowds together to celebrate. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/top-stories/2024-rochester-pride-breaks-attendance-record/
Rochester Teen Film Festival • The Little Theatre
WXXI Public Media and The Little Theatre are proud to sponsor the Rochester Teen Film Festival, a collaborative, juried media competition for youth (13-18 years old) in the Greater Rochester region and beyond. The event honors the work of urban, suburban, and rural teen filmmakers and provides young people an authentic opportunity to participate in a real film festival.
Teen sentenced in 2022 deadly shooting of another teen during fight on Weld Street
Rochester, N.Y. — A teenager charged in the 2022 shooting death of another teen in the city was sentenced Friday. Raymar Alexander, now 18, is set to serve 17 years in prison. He pleaded guilty in May to first-degree manslaughter after fatally shooting Chance Mosley, 17, during a fight at a home on Weld Street in Rochester Nov. 1, 2022, according to the Monroe County District Attorney's Office.
Teeing off to help America's heroes
Pittsford, N.Y. — Oak Hill Country Club hosted a special golf tournament 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, traumatic...
Bright Spot: Continuing a legacy of giving back
Our Bright Spot shines on honoring a legacy of giving back. Saturday, three young girls hosted a lemonade stand in Greece in honor of Gary Smith, better known as "Gary the Happy Pirate," who died earlier this month at the age of 64. Smith, known for teaming up with Doug...
Keep Your Eye Out for an 80s Revival This Summer Thanks to Fashion’s Influence
This week at Atlanta’s Apparel Market, previews of what is trending in fashion before the major runway shows in New York and Paris later this year will be on display. The show promises to be directional according to Andmore. Consumers should look for the reinvention of 1980s designs; wide and pleated denim and/or trousers; ribbed knit skirts and dresses; sheer, romantic tops; shearling coats, trend coats and biker jackets. Other 80s influences include anything with sharp shoulders and cinched-waist pieces.
Tyler Perry Stepping In To Help Atlanta Couple Scammed Out Of $60,000
This latest act of generosity from Perry follows his promise to build a new home for Josephine Wright, the 94-year-old Hilton Head, South Carolina woman who was fighting developers to keep her land. After George and Dorothy Williams were scammed by Steven Chastain, who held himself out to the pair...
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
Upstate NYer Buys $10 Scratch-Off At Grocery Store Wins $3M
The New York Lottery has many scratch-off tickets to choose from. There are thousands and millions to win. You can spend anywhere from one to thirty dollars on a scratch-off ticket. The latest Capital Region lottery winner bought a ten-dollar scratch-off and cashed in big!. Which $10 New York Lottery...
Toxic Candy Found In New York Still For Sale, Many Hospitalized
Recalled candy, that may cause a fatal illness, is still available for sale in New York State. Many people have been hospitalized. The FDA continues to warn about candy from a California company that is getting many people sick across the United States, including in New York State. FDA: Destroy...
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