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United Way softens blow to nonprofits getting less money
Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) — The United Way of Greater Rochester announced Friday it is increasing funding to nonprofits that recently learned of steep cuts to their annual grants. The move comes after 16 of those nonprofits sent out a letter expressing alarm over the United Way’s funding reductions. Under the United Way’s initial cuts, for […]
Red Wings clipped by IronPigs
The Rochester Red Wings entered Friday night having won nine of their last 10 games. However, another rocky start on the mound from Jackson Rutledge put them in a hole they would not recover from as they fell to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, 6-2. Rutledge surrendered six earned runs in...
We're All In for Who the Class of 2028 is Becoming!
Welcome, Class of 2028! As you step onto the Roberts Wesleyan University campus, you're not just entering your time at the university —you're stepping into a future you'll shape. "We're beyond thrilled to welcome this remarkable incoming class of students to the Roberts Wesleyan University community," stated Associate Vice...
Rochester school district approves contract with non-teaching employees
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester City School District has approved a new contract with employees in the BENTE (Board of Education Non-Teaching Employees) union. BENTE represents non-teaching employees, including food service, custodial and bus drivers. The deal includes pay hikes of 11 percent over three years. It also includes...
Rochester native volunteering at Democratic National Convention
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Born and raised in Rochester, Theresa Lou Bowick says volunteering is part of her DNA. This week she’s among the 12,000 volunteers at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. It’s her first time at a political convention and she says the energy and excitement has been visible all week. Her assignment […]
Fairport Music Festival kicks off this weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Fairport Music Festival kicks off this weekend. The lineup for Friday night included Beatles ROC, Back in Town, and Tug Hill Band. (See below for the full lineup this weekend) There are several stages of music, kids’ activities, crafts and local food and drinks available at food trucks. Venues include […]
Greece community honors Vietnam veteran at memorial blood drive
Greece, N.Y. — A blood drive was held on Saturday in honor of beloved community member and Vietnam veteran,Sgt. Gary Beikirch. The Gary Beikirch Memorial Blood Drive garnered a strong turnout at the YMCA Northwest branch in Greece as people donated their blood in Sgt. Beikirch's memory. BACKGROUND:Portion of...
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
Statewide ‘High Visibility Engagement Campaign’ Continues Through Labor Day
OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County STOP-DWI Coordinator David Hall reports that police agencies and STOP-DWI coordinators across the state will continue their end-of-summer “High Visibility Engagement Campaign” through Labor Day, Sept. 2. The special effort aims to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving and provide additional law enforcement patrols.
New owners to take over Macy’s location in Greece
GREECE, N.Y. — Signed, in writing. The Macy’s location at The Mall at Greece Ridge has been sold to new owners. Macy’s sold its Greece Ridge location to a company called Del Associates XVII, LLC, for $2.6 million. It was made official on August 15, according to the deed filed with the Monroe County Clerk’s Office.
Very Warm And Very Wet Fall Predicted For New York
Fall in New York might feel a lot like the summer. New Yorkers are told to prepare for a wet and warm fall. The late Summer season has been nicknamed "Summer-ween." This is when the calendar still says summer, but stores are in Fall or Halloween mode. Stores like Michaels...
NY State Parks to celebrate 100 years with new bike ride event
GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — New York State Parks are nearing 100 years. To celebrate the milestone, the parks are hosting a 'Pedal for the Parks' bike ride. The inaugural ride will kick off Sunday, September 22 starting at Beaver Island on Grand Island. For the first time, the Grand...
Record Breaking Lottery Jackpot Up For Grabs In New York
This week might be the week you want to try your luck with the lottery here in New York State. This Friday's Mega Millions jackpot is a record-breaking one for New York State residents. The current jackpot is up to $527 million dollars would make it the largest lottery jackpot ever won by a New York State resident.
Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
New York losing longtime news radio station in deal with ESPN brand
NEW YORK — Another era has been set to end, as WCBS 880 AM news radio will halt its programming in two weeks, nearly six decades after its first broadcast. Parent company Audacy is a Philadelphia-based owner of more than 230 radio stations in the U.S. Its brands include...
Goodell Honored at County GOP Committee Dinner
Chautauqua County's longtime representative in the New York State Assembly was recently honored by his GOP colleagues at an event in Celoron. Approximately 150 people turned out for the Chautauqua County Republican Committee's annual dinner at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel to recognize Andrew Goodell, who will be retiring at the end of the year. The dinner featured several prominent speakers, including State Senator George Borrello, who says the Jamestown-area Republican's 14 years in Albany is a testament to the quality of his leadership...
Judge narrows Anna Netrebko lawsuit against Met Opera to gender discrimination
NEW YORK (AP) — Anna Netrebko’s lawsuit against the Metropolitan Opera was narrowed to gender discrimination claims by a federal judge, who agreed to dismiss the star soprano’s allegations of defamation, breach of contract and discrimination because of national origin. U.S. District Judge Analisa Nadine Torres in Manhattan issued a 23-page decision Thursday in the suit, filed by Netrebko on Aug. 4 last year. The Met dropped the Russian soprano from future engagements shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Met General Manager Peter Gelb had demanded she repudiate Russia President President Vladimir Putin. “It is normal for a court to narrow the issues during litigation, but this court recognizes that the facts as alleged show that the Met wronged Anna Netrebko and that there is still an important case before it,” Netrebko’s manager, Miguel Esteban, said in a statement. “Anna Netrebko remains fully committed to pursuing this complaint, to vindicating her rights, to restoring her reputation and to demonstrating that the Metropolitan Opera and Peter Gelb treated her unlawfully.”
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