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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...
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. The t-shirt is styled after a metal band that would be on […]
Daniel's Law Task Force meets, moves closer to issuing recommendations
The Daniel’s Law Task Force met virtually Wednesday as New York continues to explore reducing police involvement in mental health-related calls. The program stems from proposed legislation known as Daniel's Law, named for Daniel Prude, who died in 2020 of asphyxiation while in Rochester police custody during a mental health incident.
Allman Betts Family Revival to Make 4 NY Stops on Winter Tour
The Allman Betts Family Revival has announced concert dates for its Winter 2024 tour. The tour will begin November 30, 2024 in St. Charles, Illinois, and will feature four dates across New York State. The Allman Betts Family Revival is an annual celebration of American music, spearheaded by Devon Allman...
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 […]
Company news: Chris Cochran promoted by Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, announced the promotion of Chris Cochran to store manager at the Sandy Creek Tops store. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
Rare Fungus That Kills Tens of thousand Of Trees Now In New York
A fungus that was first found in Wisconsin is now threatening trees in New York State. The New York State DEC wants New Yorkers to check on oak trees. "Be on the lookout for oak wilt throughout NYS! Have you checked your oak trees recently? Now is a great time to look for signs of oak wilt, a non-native fungus," the DEC stated on social media.
The Golisano Institute’s first-year lessons
Paychex founder and philanthropist Tom Golisano’s vision when creating a business school was to transform the entrepreneurial landscape and provide a better, more affordable path for student success. That vision is now more clearly in focus. A year ago, nearly half of the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship...
Big Lots Closing Over 80 Stores, 3 in New York
Big Lots is getting smaller. The company plans to close more than 80 stores in 27 states. 3 of them in New York. It has been a brutal few years for restaurants and businesses. National chains have been forced to close their doors and another is being added to the growing list.
Judicial Conduct Commission Calls For Removal Of NY Judge Who ‘Harbored Racial Bias’ Against Black Teens
Police body-cam video footage shows that the commission was actually being generous when it said Gall created "the appearance that she harbored racial bias." The post Judicial Conduct Commission Calls For Removal Of NY Judge Who ‘Harbored Racial Bias’ Against Black Teens appeared first on NewsOne.
Robotic pets providing solace for New York seniors
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Animatronic pets have become popular with seniors and other shut-ins in recent years and the state of New York is getting on board, shipping them out to communities across the state. And for one Plattsburgh veteran, the “pets” have been a welcome development. A...
Zeldin predicts Trump will ask Netanyahu ‘what else’ can US do in meeting
Former New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin suggested that former President Donald Trump will discuss further U.S. support for Israel during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu is set to meet with Trump on Friday, two days after addressing Congress on the war in Gaza. Zeldin, who is Jewish and a former […]
Generation ROC: RCSD introduces sports, art to summer learning
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Kids running around the green and tossing a ball or two may seem like the typical summer vacation hangout, but the middle school kids at Monroe High are actually taking a unique approach at summer school. “I like that I get to learn new things...
Section V rosters set for prestigious weekend basketball festival
When it comes to high school sports, keep your eye on the ball. This includes this weekend, even though it is July. Justin Ritzel of the Canandaigua Daily Messenger with Democrat and Chronicle reporters Marquel Slaughter and James Johnson share what is happening in this and other Varsity Voices newsletters: ...
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