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Keuka Lake: Help harvest invasive water chestnut plants on August 1
The Keuka Lake Association will be working with Yates County Soil & Water to conduct a water chestnut hand-pull on the morning of Thursday, August 1st. We are looking for about ten volunteers to help us with:. Setting up and manning a tent with water/refreshments provided by Yates County Soil...
Rochester athletes have been winning medals at the Summer Olympics since 1924
One hundred years ago this month, Bill Cox came home from Paris, a true Olympian. The Rochester native had been a member of the bronze medal winning 3,000-meter team. He was one of four runners from the U.S. whose finish was high enough to edge out a team from France for third place. ...
Forty years later, swimmers plan to swim Canandaigua Lake again
CANANDAIGUA, NY — Swim the length of Canandaigua Lake? Are you nuts??! Actually, Gary Austin, who admits he has come up with some nutty ideas during his time, was right on the ball when he came up with the idea to challenge the group of swimmers he was teaching back in 1984. Give the guy credit for ruling out swimming the English Channel, and smartly nixing the idea to swim across Lake Ontario to Canada. ...
Man arrested on gun charges, RPD searches for second suspect in stolen Kia joyride
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man was accused of driving a stolen Kia with drugs and a loaded gun on Ravine Avenue late Wednesday night. The Rochester Police Department was called to the old subway bed on Ravine Avenue for a ShotSpotter activation. Officers witnessed a gray Kia on the railroad tracks, which drove away […]
Missing teen Brenna Tetrault located and safe
UPDATE: MCSO reports Brenna Tetrault has been safely located. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teen from the Town of Rush. Deputies said 14-year-old Brenna Tetrault left her home Wednesday night and was last seen riding a bicycle north on East Henrietta Road. Brenna is described as […]
Former Border City Hose Co. chief admits to stealing over $18k in funds
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A former chief of the Border City Hose Company pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from the company. According to the NYS Comptroller’s Office, 71-year-old John Morabito admitted to stealing $18,772 from the fire company, which serves residents in Geneva and Waterloo. From 2015 to 2021, while Morabito was chief, […]
‘Nothing but a horror show:’ Inside account of Rochester Holiday Inn conditions
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As News 8 reported earlier this month, the property owner of the Holiday Inn on State Street in Downtown Rochester has been facing issues surrounding code violations in addition to the hotel management group, IHG Hotels, stating it was not taking reservations while the owner addresses “issues.” For the first time, […]
‘Any information helps:’ RPD looks to identify suspect tied to 2023 double homicide
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Nearly one year after a double homicide on North Clinton Avenue in the City of Rochester, police are asking for the community’s help in locating a person of interest they feel could provide essential information to their investigation. RPD posted photos of the man captured on surveillance footage on X (formerly […]
Who's hiring in the trades and growing up in a Frank Lloyd Wright house: Thursday on Connections
12: Construction trades jobs, particularly for minority applicants. What is the job market like for people who work in the trades? Upstate Interiors Academy is celebrating a graduation showcase for students completing their pre-apprenticeship construction trades program. So, where are these students headed next? Who's hiring? We'll take a look at career fields with our guests:
FBI: Scam that has cost senior citizens millions now in Rochester
A scam that largely targets senior citizens, convincing them to liquidate and hand over assets, is heating up again, according to the FBI. "The FBI has received numerous reports regarding these incidents across the country, including in the greater Rochester area," FBI officials said in an email Thursday, highlighting the scam. According to the...
Kodak has had many secrets. This one was hiding in plain sight
There I was in 1980, covering the usually sleepy affairs of the Gates Town Board. I was new to the beat for the Rochester Times-Union. And, I was new to reporting, as well, having left my job as college English teacher. ...
RPD Bomb Squad investigates after car damaged by incendiary device
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester Police went to the area of Backus Street and Emerson Street after a gunshot was reported. They found that a car was damaged not by gunshots, but by the use of an incendiary device. The RPD Bomb Squad responded and is investigating. There were no...
Rochester Community Players: Pericles, Prince of Tyre
Rochester's longest-running theater company has suffered the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune for nearly 100 years. Now for their 27th Shakespeare production, they tackle a rarely seen play. 13WHAM's Chris Lopez speaks to the Rochester Community Players about William Shakespeare's "Pericles, Prince of Tyre." "Next year, we're going to...
New details revealed about proposed Costco development in Penfield
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Town of Penfield revealed plans for the proposed Costco development that would be on Rt. 250. News 8 learned in early July that a sketch plan application was submitted to the town for review. The town posted the sketch plan on Thursday. According to the letter of intent, the proposed […]
FBI warns of ‘precious metal’ scammers, reports over $55m in losses
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The FBI is warning of scammers who are tricking victims, typically the elderly, into liquidating their assets into cash, or use it buy precious metal. According to the FBI, the scammers will first present themselves to the victim as a government official, or a financial/tech expert, and claim the victim’s accounts […]
RPD Seeks Suspect in Attempted Carjacking
Rochester police are still looking for a suspect in an attempted armed carjacking. They say it happened just after 3 yesterday at Genesee Park Boulevard and Brooks Avenue in the 19th Ward. The suspect allegedly hopped into the backseat of the car with a knife, while the car was stopped...
St John's to celebrate 125th anniversary at Red Wings game
This year marks the 125th anniversary of St. John's Senior Living. This weekend, St. John's will kick off their anniversary commemorations with the Rochester Red Wings. St. John's president and CEO Charlie Runyon, Red Wings general manager Dan Mason, and Red Wings mascot Spikes join Good Day Rochester to tell us more.
Rochester print shop hosts t-shirt fundraiser for Verona Street Animal Society
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Local print shop, Tiny Fish Printing, is giving back to the community, with a laugh along the way. The company has made a special run t-shirt featuring the image of Bodega, the cat that lives in their Rochester location. Tiny Fish tells News 8 that they rescued him almost ten years […]
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