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Pride flag flies at Monroe County Office Building
Rochester, N.Y. — Monroe County is kicking off Pride Week. The Pride flag went up Monday outside the Monroe County Office Building. The event featured the sashing of Pride grand marshals and a performance by the Rochester Women's Communtiy Chorus. The Rochester Pride Parade is coming up Saturday at...
UPDATE: Missing man found safe
UPDATE: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says Edwin Martinez has been found safe. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who went missing from the Town of Chili last week. Deputies said 58-year-old Edwin Martinez left his home last Thursday, July 11, and had not been seen since. […]
A downtown housing tower is getting a makeover, and there are plans for a new building beside it
Work has begun renovating the 21-story former Midtown Manor on East Broad Street in downtown Rochester. The project marks the second phase in redevelopment of the largest concentration of affordable housing in the Center City. Developer Conifer Realty has renamed the combined complex Park Square. All told, the complex encompasses...
Ralph C. Wilson Bridge continues travels through the Erie canal
ALBION, N.Y. — The Ralph C. Wilson Park Bridge spent its 11th day of travel moving from Rochester to Albion. Originally slated to arrive in Albion around 12:30, it experienced about a one-and-a-half-hour delay. The delay, however, did not keep a crowd from coming out to see the bridge.
Rochester residents share mental health impact of witnessing political violence
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Witnessing violence like the attempted assassination of a former president can have a profound effect on us psychologically, from stress to anxiety to poor sleep quality. So how are we all dealing with the aftermath of the shooting and the political tensions that remain? For answers, News10NBC’s Tom Kowalski hit the streets to find out.
Roberts Athletics Hosts 17th Annual Redhawks Golf Scramble
On Monday, July 15th, the Roberts Wesleyan University Athletic Department hosted the 17th annual Redhawks Golf Scramble at Mill Creek Golf Club in Churchville, NY. This annual fundraiser supports multiple initiatives like student-athlete leadership development and post-graduation success initiatives, funding the endowed Redhawk Athletic Scholarship and Roberts' ability to send teams to post-season competitions.
Couple's cars damaged by hail
Taylor Triou bought a brand new Toyota Corolla hybrid Monday afternoon. An hour and a half later, she said its rear windshield was smashed by golf ball sized hail. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/top-stories/gallery-monday-storm-damage/
Police investigate gunpoint robbery in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police were called to investigate a gunpoint robbery Monday evening. According to the Rochester Police Department, a 22-year-old man was robbed in the 200 block of South Plymouth Avenue around 6:30 p.m. He was not injured. Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
Thorgy Thor and the Thorchestra to perform with RPO
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Trillium Health kicked off Rochester Pride Week Monday with a special announcement about its 2024/25 season. Thorgy Thor and the Thorchestra will perform one time only with the RPO and the Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus. The Rupaul’s Drag Race all-star and classically trained violinist will show […]
Residents displaced after severe thunderstorm damages mobile home park
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Several people who live in a Schuyler County mobile home park were displaced after severe storms ripped through the Twin Tiers Monday evening. "The house literally shook," said Bart Curtis, a resident of Rock Cabin Park who was displaced by the storm. "When I heard glass breaking, I knew something was not quite right. When I went to look, I couldn't get out the front door, and I couldn't get out the side door."
Tioga Downs Celebrates Oldest Active Player At 105 Years Old
Over at Tioga Downs on Monday, the casino and resort held a birthday celebration for their oldest active player. Ruth Furman just turned 105 years old this month making her the casino's oldest active player. According to her family, Ruth goes to the casino once a week with her cousin...
DA Sandra Doorley's profane chastisement of officer was indefensible, report says
Monroe County's Office of Public Integrity determined that District Attorney Sandra Doorley's profane chastisement of a Webster police officer was indefensible and could encourage others to disobey directions from police. The review of Doorley's April interaction with Webster Police Officer Cameron Crisafulli determined that Doorley breached several of the county's ethic standards. Crisafulli was...
Great things are happening at the Village Quilt Shoppe
I got an email from my friends Vanetta and Monique at the Village Quilt Shoppe the other day. It was just an update on their community volunteer projects which they send out regularly to their email subscription list. They most definitely did NOT send it out to toot their own horn about the great things their little shop is doing under the radar.
NY weather: Prepare for damaging winds and walnut-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit New York Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 10:41 a.m. on Tuesday valid until 11:30 a.m. for Monroe, Niagara and Orleans counties. Brace for walnut-sized hail (1.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 10:41 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of...
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley has fallen victim to a slew of cyber attacks in recent months, compromising important information from both local organizations and individuals. Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022, according to the FBI. The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of 2023 compared to 48 during the entirety of 2022 according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
See Crazy Photos & Video of Hurricane Like Weather in New York
The good news is there were no confirmed tornadoes that touched in Central New York. The bad news is strong winds blew down trees, power lines and left thousands without power. A little further West, Mother Nature pounded Canandaigua, New York with what looks more like a hurricane than a...
‘Low’ rapper Flo Rida to perform free concert at NYS Fair
Grab your apple bottom jeans and boots with the fur: Flo Rida is coming to the New York State Fair. The “Low” rapper will perform at the NYS Fair’s Suburban Park Stage on Thursday, Aug. 29, at 8 p.m. The concert is free with admission to the Fair.
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