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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. ...
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 […]
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...
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...
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.
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 […]
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...
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...
Sibling Success: Clarke Duo Dominates NYS Mixed Team Amateur Championship
(WNY News Now) – Stafford, N.Y. – Evan and Audrey Clarke triumphed at the 11th NYS Mixed Team Amateur Championship, achieving a stellar seven-under-par at Stafford Country Club. The brother-sister pair combined for seven birdies and an eagle, finishing five strokes ahead of the competition. The brother-sister duo...
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.
Small but Mighty! Irondequoit-based Pet Rescue Serves Rochester Community for 20 Years
Located in the heart of the Irondequoit community is Pet Adoption Network (PAN), a place where compassion meets dedication and where the lives of homeless cats are transformed through love and commitment. PAN is a bit of a hidden gem, quietly but steadfastly making a profound impact for more than 20 years on the lives of cats and kittens in need and the families who have welcomed them into their hearts.
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...
Fun and Fundraising at Fairport’s Steel Rail Revival Festival
Fairport was excited to host another one of their beloved festivals. Sandwiched between Canal Days in June and Fairport Music Fest in August, the Steel Rail Revival was back for its fourth annual music festival this past July 21. With over eighty bands on eleven stages, music filled the village...
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