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Penfield neighbors react to proposed Costco development
Penfield, N.Y. (WHAM) — As the Town of Penfield inches toward the approval of a new Costco store near a developing section of State Route 250, neighbors are reacting to the possible new development. John Crombach has lived in Penfield for more than 30 years. He recalls much change;...
‘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.
Temporary emergency family shelter opens in Rochester
The first emergency family shelter leased and developed by Monroe County is now open. County leaders opened the doors of the Moving Forward Family Shelter on Troup Street in Rochester on Wednesday. Operated by the Volunteers of America Upstate New York, the new facility can shelter up to 58 families...
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 […]
Looking back 60 years at the July 1964 riots in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It all started so innocently: a block party in the Seventh Ward to raise money for a playground. But the arrest of a man for public intoxication was the spark that ignited an inferno on July 24, 1964. That was the first day of riots that...
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.
Rochester Board of Education vice president faces judge over harassment allegations
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Beatriz LeBron, vice president of the Rochester Board of Education, was in court Thursday regarding accusations of threatening a Monroe County legislator. All of this follows a contentious Monroe County Legislature meeting April 9, when legislature vice president Mercedes Vazquez Simmons claims LeBron threatened to...
Spencerport Canal Days happening this weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Spencerport Canal Days kicks off this weekend, with lots of fun for the whole family. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. Visitors will find arts and craft vendors, plenty of food, and live entertainment. “It’s our opportunity to showcase Spencerport and Odgen,” […]
News10NBC Investigates: RG&E VP of customer service says utility is rebounding
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – RG&E says more people are behind on their bills than ever. There are 77,000 local customers who are 60 days or greater in arrears, amounting to about $80 million in debt. “This debt is going to be absorbed by the rest of the paying customers of...
Rochester Fringe Festival reveals full lineup for 2024
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Rochester Fringe Festival has revealed its full lineup for 2024! The lineup consists of 250 productions with more than 650 performances over 12-days including some Rochester Fringe debuts and U.S. world premieres. Acts include a range of different groups and performers including Pete Davidson, the world premiere of ‘Crique du […]
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...
Neighbors discuss future of Durand Eastman Park at public session
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Neighbors of Durand Eastman Park and other interested city residents took a closer look Wednesday at proposals for the park's future. At a packed public information session in Irondequoit's Camp Eastman Kusak Lodge, dozens of people learned about consultants' plans for the revitalization of Durand Eastman Park. Consultants outlined renderings and ideas pertaining to the restoration of multiple parts of the park's trails, traffic safety and added amenities, including the addition of a new beach house facility.
Bull’s Head Revitalization Project funding approved by Rochester City Council
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester City Councilmembers voted unanimously Tuesday to use state money to fund a portion of the final design and construction of The Bull’s Head Revitalization Project. The $750,000 reimbursement from the State Department of Transportation will get tacked on to the existing $1,000,000 for this specific work. Plans for the project […]
Free summer series for teens continues in Rochester through mid-August
Rochester, N.Y. — A fun evening was had on Thursday at the R-Night Out series. Thursday's event, which took place at the Rochester Community Sports Complex, featured a silent disco and carnival games. "This is a thing we came up with to engage our young people, and over the...
News/Media Alliance Joins Brief in Support of Transparency of Police Records Under New York’s Freedom of Information Law
On July 3rd, the News/Media Alliance joined an amicus brief in the Court of Appeals of New York in support of the release of complaint records against the Rochester Police Department (RPD). As part of a statewide police transparency campaign, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) submitted requests to the RPD and 11 other state police departments for public records under New York’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). The RPD ignored the NYCLU’s request, which asked for the disclosure of public records specifically authorized to be released following the June 2020 repeal of Section 50-a, a part of the New York civil rights code used to make police personnel records—including police complaints and claims of misconduct—confidential. The NYCLU filed a lawsuit under FOIL for RPD’s failure to provide any of the requested records. In response the RPD produced some documents, while still withholding pre-June 2020 documents, arguing that the repeal of 50-a does not apply retroactively and that releasing complaints that did not result in discipline would be a violation of privacy. The trial court agreed with the RPD, however the Appellate Division Fourth Department reversed and required RPD to disclose unsubstantiated records and records pre-dating June 2020.
‘I knew I had to do something’: Local man travels to Israel to provide aid during war
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Marc Ouzer, who works part-time for the Rochester Police Department, has spent three weeks in southern Israel as the war continues. Ouzer says when the initial attack on October 7, 2023, happened, he knew he had to do something. He initially thought about writing a check, but he says he’s always encouraged people to “do things,” and not just “say things,” so he decided to step in to help with the people of Israel, while their citizens were out fighting.
The city of Rochester's first nature center
The city of Rochester has big plans for a new Maplewood Nature Center. Maplewood Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. But for now, the city does not have a nature center within its city limits. The new plan would convert a building used for training and housing police motorcycles...
Portion of Culver Road closed for railroad bridge repairs
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A portion of Culver Road in Rochester is closed for railroad bridge repairs. The road was shut down Tuesday between Humboldt Street and University Ave. CSX tells us it was granted a two-day road closure to conduct repairs and the road should be reopened by Friday morning. CSX did not answer […]
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