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Inside ARCE1 Fitness Co.: A clothing made by Avon 18-year-old meant to inspire
AVON, N.Y. (WROC) — Andrew Caudill of Avon, had a talent for wrestling. He even won a state championship in sixth grade and competed alongside his brother. Little did he know what would happen after his first concussion in ninth grade “I didn’t think anything of it. The competition, your friends, everybody, we all have […]
DEC warns of Asian Longhorned Beetles
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There are two species of beetles that can be found throughout New York State. The first being the Native Whitespotted Pine Sawyer, which is native to the state. The other being the Asian Longhorned Beetle. “The Asian Longhorned Beetle is an invasive insect from Asia that attacks and kills hardwood trees, […]
Busy Summer For The Friels & Historic Site
It has been a busy summer for Victor’s Ganondagan State Historic Site’s beautiful Seneca Art and Culture Center and Mendon’s Mary Therese Friel Modeling Agency. And the best is yet to come. Please allow us to connect the dots on some of the exciting events that have already happened as well as what is coming up.
New non-stop flights from Rochester to Florida & North Carolina
ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – Avelo Airlines announced a large expansion in Rochester Wednesday – now offering non-stop flights from Rochester to Central Florida and North Carolina near Charlotte. The one-way flights will run twice weekly in the fall. According to the airline, flights will be priced low, with some starting at just $62. Passengers will […]
Best Deli Restaurants in Rochester, NY
Rochester boasts a vibrant deli food culture, and among the best Deli restaurants in Rochester are Ciaccia’s Delicatessen, River Street Sandwich Makers, and DiPisa Old World Submarines. These establishments, known for serving some of the best Deli sandwiches in Rochester, offer a unique blend of flavors and traditional recipes that delight locals and visitors alike.
‘Educators Grove’ to come to Hoskins Park in Henrietta
HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC) — A small park in Henrietta may soon be transformed into an “Educators Grove.” Hoskins Parks is wedged between Pinnacle and S. Winton. It’s planned to be a passive park meant to honor and memorialize teachers, through the efforts of Henrietta man Howard Ressel and advice from town supervisor Steve Schultz. “The […]
Upstate New York City Getting It’s Own Version Of Board Game
Summertime in Western New York often means people coming outside to do all sorts of things when the warm weather is around. Whether it's taking advantage of all the great concerts, events, and shows happening in the region or just finding some water to hang out at, 99 times out of a hundred, what it does not mean is hanging out at home.
Celebrate National Cheesecake Day with a free slice
National Cheesecake Day is officially Tuesday, July 30, but Cheesy Eddie's will be celebrating it a few days early. On Friday, July 26, it will observe the day by giving out free slices of cheesecake ― 3,000 in all. The longtime Rochester bakery has been handing out free cheesecake on National Cheesecake...
New country bar opens in Fairport. See the photos
Country Roads, a country-themed bar and restaurant, has opened in the The Cannery, an entertainment complex in the former home of the American Can Company in the Village of Fairport. Tim Parinello, who owns BluHorn Tequilaria in Pittsford and Henrietta Hots in Henrietta, is owner. "I really enjoy the experience at Bluehorn and we were looking to do something a bit bigger," he said. Oz Tozan is general manager and David Roderick is chef. ...
Select local Verizon stores to give away free backpacks Sunday
Rochester, N.Y. — Eight Verizon stores in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region will distribute free backpacks Sunday as part of the 12th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. The giveaway starts at 1 p.m. at the following stores:. 5 Franklin Plaza, Dansville. 4245 Lakeville Road, Geneseo. 4756 Lake Road, Brockport. 2157...
Restaurant owner accused in check-kiting scheme sues bank
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – An owner of some of the most popular restaurants in town who is accused of a check-kiting scheme by one bank is now suing another. Katherine Mott has been accused by Five Star Bank of shuffling money between multiple bank accounts in order to inflate their value. The bank says it resulted in $18 million in overdrafts.
Small but Mighty! Irondequoit-based Pet Rescue Serves Rochester Community for 20 Years
Located in the heart of the Irondequoit community is Pet Adoption Network (PAN), a place where compassion meets dedication and where the lives of homeless cats are transformed through love and commitment. PAN is a bit of a hidden gem, quietly but steadfastly making a profound impact for more than 20 years on the lives of cats and kittens in need and the families who have welcomed them into their hearts.
Annual Canandaigua Lakefront Art Show will go on despite storm damage
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (WROC) — Despite being one of the hardest hit areas from the July 15 storm than spawned an EF-0 tornado, an annual tradition will go on as scheduled this weekend at Kershaw Park in Canandaigua. The Lakefront Art Show will run as planned Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ten […]
Guide To August Events In Rochester
If you are looking for things to do in Rochester this month, this is the place for you! Every month, you can come to Rochester Mom Collective to find our guide to monthly events in the area. Enjoy checking out our Guide To August Events In Rochester. We do our best to share accurate information, but be sure to check the organization’s website for up-to-date details.
Chicago next up at CMAC: What to know, remaining summer concerts
The Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award-winning band, Chicago, will take the stage at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center on Thursday in Hopewell. Known as "the legendary rock and roll band with horns," Chicago is reportedly the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades. The band is also the highest-charting American band in Billboard Magazine’s Top 125 Artists Of All Time. ...
Rochester marks 60th anniversary of 1964 uprising with film screening
Rochester, N.Y. — This week marks the 60th anniversary of the July 1964 riots in Rochester. Frustration and resentment brought on by institutional racism, overcrowding and police-dog attacks exploded into three days of violence. The Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission hosted a screening Wednesday night of the...
Cozy new coffee shop opens in Rochester. Take a peek
Angela Liu was born in New York City, moved to Rochester as a teen and attended boarding school in China. She studied fine arts and nursing but mostly had a career in corporate America, including working as a Chinese translator for engineers in the semiconductor industry. A common thread has been enjoying visits to cafés and coffee shops. Finally, she decided to open one of her own in the North Winton Village. ...
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