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RIT’s Army ROTC gets new commander
Michael Sim, an Army lieutenant colonel who was previously stationed in Ft. Drum in Watertown, N.Y., taught at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and most recently in Italy for NATO, has been selected to lead RIT’s Army ROTC program. As the ROTC department chair and...
The International Plaza Market Sunday Hosts Grupo Zona Dura
This week’s International Plaza Market Sunday will feature live salsa music from Grupo Zona Dura from 12 to 5 p.m., Aug. 18, 2024, at 828 N. Clinton Ave. There is free parking is available on site. Managed in collaboration with the City of Rochester and the Ibero American Development...
FLCC awarded funding to fight food scarcity
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Finger Lakes Community College has been awarded $100,000 in a national contest to develop solutions to food scarcity. FLCC submitted the project to Biomade Build, a national academic challenge for college teams and industry mentors. The local college was among seven chosen to receive funding. “The scenario that we’re working under […]
RIT grad Kyle Schulze advances to American Ninja Warrior finals. How to watch
Recent Rochester Institute of Technology graduate Kyle Schulze is headed to Las Vegas for the American Ninja Warrior finals after his performance at this week's semifinals. Schulze's semifinals run on Season 16 of the hit show aired on Monday Aug. 12, where the 'Deaf Ninja' went head-to-head with other semifinalists after completing the qualifying round for the first time in his eight-season run. ...
About 100 officers short of capacity, Rochester Police produce recruitment video
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester Police are trying to recruit new officers by asking their youngest officers what they like about the job. Their answers turned into a 30-second video that RPD shared with News10NBC Chief Investigative Reporter Berkeley Brean. It’s a 30-second ad produced by the RPD and the...
Monroe Co. Emergency Housing Executive Order no longer in effect (as DocGo done in Roc)
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It has been one year and one week since the first families and individuals seeking asylum arrived in Rochester from New York City by way of mobile medical company DocGo. The temporary shelter location, per contract with DocGo/NYC, was the Holiday Inn on State Street. Last August, Governor Kathy Hochul also […]
Bicyclist hits car in Rochester, pinned under car on Hudson Ave.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A pedestrian was hospitalized Wednesday after being pinned under a car in a ditch off Hudson Avenue. According to police, a 74-year-old woman was turning from Hudson Avenue to the NY-104 on-ramp when a 37-year-old man on a bicycle ran into the side of her car. He was pulled under the […]
Big seventh inning powers Red Wings over Syracuse, 11-2
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings entered the bottom of the seventh inning on Wednesday with a narrow 3-2 lead over the Syracuse Mets. Three outs later, that was no longer the case, as the Wings scored six runs to put the game away for what was ultimately an 11-2 win.
New study aims to determine the most effective beta blocker for heart failure patients
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The University of Rochester Medical Center announced a new federal grant, to the tune of $27 million, toward heart research. The focus will be on heart failure medication. Ninety percent of people with heart failure rely on two types of beta blockers. The goal of the study is to determine which one has the better outcome, in patients who receive implantable cardioverter defibrillators.
Free haircuts and hotdog event coming to Painted Post
PAINTED POST, N.Y. (WETM) – Does your kid need a fresh haircut before school starts? Fran’s Landing is hosting a “Haircuts & Hotdogs” event on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide free haircuts for kids in the area. The event will take place at the restaurant located at 996 Addison […]
Trailer Released For Upcoming Notre Dame Docuseries 'Here Come The Irish'
NBC's Peacock streaming platform released the official trailer for 'Here Come The Irish' on Wednesday in anticipation of the new docuseries premiering on Aug. 29. The series will go inside the Notre Dame program before, during and after the 2024 college football season, giving fans a new look ...
Man struck and killed by falling tree in upstate NY
A 68-year-old man on his tractor was killed when a tree fell on him in Victor on Wednesday afternoon, according to New York State Police. The man, who was not identified by police, was clearing brush when the tree fell on him and his tractor, said Trooper Lynnea Crane. He was found by State Police on Willis Hill Road around 2:35 p.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Troopers continue to investigate the fatal incident. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Man struck and killed by falling tree in upstate NY
August History Bit: Webster Union Cemetery
Webster Union Cemetery, located at the corner of Rt. 250 and Woodhull Rd., is one of the richest historical sites in Webster. Farmland was donated for the first known burial in 1817, when a Webster child needed a place to rest. It was originally called The Burial Ground, Lakeside, Union Cemetery of Webster. Since this caused some confusion between other areas near Webster, especially Union Hill Cemetery, the name was officially changed to Webster Union Cemetery in April 1954.
New business moving in to former Xerox campus
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — JLL marketing has announced a new lease for part of the former Xerox campus on Resende Road in Webster. The 151,000 square foot industrial lease will be home to Ranger Design starting in 2025. The company signed a long term lease for a space across the first floor of one building […]
Another Store Files For Bankruptcy, Closing Many New York Stores
Another day and another popular business is filing for bankruptcy and closing a number of stores in New York. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported an "affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment" filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is closing at least 10 New York gyms.
Old Farmer’s Almanac 2024-25 New York Winter Prediction
The Old Farmer's Almanac is set to release its official Winter 2024-25 prediction on August 27th but this morning they put out a teaser of what we could expect. READ MORE: WAS THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC SUMMER PREDICTION CORRECT?. According to their latest update we could be in for a...
National Weather Service: “Above” Average Precipitation This Winter In New York
The calendar says it's only mid-August, but weather experts are giving snow lovers exciting news about the upcoming winter. As I write this article, the date says August 15. However, Fall is near. Halloween stores are opening, and pumpkin spice season is days a way. In fact, Dunkin' is now selling a "spiked" pumpkin spice latte with 6% ABV. CLICK HERE to find out more.
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