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Shake Shack arrives in the Rochester area: Hopefully it doesn't end like like this
Shake Shack is coming, and I know you must be excited as Rochester takes another step into the fast-food big leagues. But there can be stumbles along the way. Let’s hope that Shake Shack in Rochester doesn’t get Krispy Kreme-d. Shake Shack, which features burgers, and, yes, shakes, started small in 2001 in New...
Man Carjacked on Rochester's South Side
There's no word of any arrests, after a carjacking on Rochester's south side. Police say an unnamed suspect took a car at gunpoint from a man on South Avenue, near Highland Park. Officers found the vehicle a short time later, and the victim suffered only minor injuries. If you have...
RPD Breaks Up Fights at MLK Park
Rochester police say they were able to break up a large group of young people at Martin Luther King Junior Park downtown late last night. They say about 20 officers, including some from the Tactical Unit, were needed to scatter the youths and stop a series of fights. No injuries...
From Coffee Shops to Tattoo Parlors: Her Mission is to Connect with Veterans | November 2021
From Coffee Shops to Tattoo Parlors: Her Mission is to Connect with Veterans. From Coffee Shops to Tattoo Parlors: Her Mission is to Connect with Veterans. Amy Ortiz sees resiliency in a lot of the veterans she meets. She is the assistant director of Veterans Upward Bound. She joined VUB in 2018 after working as a Veteran Program Administrator at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach. She has extensive experience as a School Certifying Official for the Veterans Administration.
Lighting up the sky, nationwide, to celebrate July 4
Check out some of the best fireworks displays, both in Rochester and from around the country:. Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public file should contact Gini Darden at gini.darden@whec.com or 585-546-1705. This website is not intended for users located within the European...
Region celebrates Fourth with food, special events and Jefferson Starship
Cities and towns across the Rochester area have been celebrating the Fourth of July in grand fashion. Hundreds gathered at Greece Town Hall, where the town had food trucks, carnival games and a musical appearance by Jefferson Starship. A 5K kicked it all off in the morning, and fireworks capped off the night with a bang.
Dog shot on Lenox Street in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A small dog was shot in Rochester on Independence Day. According to Rochester police, officers were called to Lenox Street around 6:30 p.m. for the shooting. Investigators said a suspect or suspects shot multiple times, but only hit the dog one time in the leg. The dog was left in the […]
‘A lot of hands’: Young Explosives prepares for downtown Rochester’s fireworks extravaganza
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The skies will be filled with fireworks Thursday night over downtown Rochester as part of Independence Day celebrations. News10NBC’s Antonina Tortorello went behind the scenes to find out how the fireworks company putting on the city’s display does it. What may just look like...
Five local athletes set to appear in 2024 Paris Olympics
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) – On July 4 we celebrate America and what better way to do so than by highlighting a few athletes from the Rochester area who in just a few weeks will wear the red white and blue on their sleeves in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Meet...
O'Rorke Bridge closed, police block access from both sides
Rochester, N.Y. — Rochester police say the gates are down at the O’Rorke Memorial Bridge in Charlotte. The bridge carries vehicle traffic on Pattonwood Drive over the Genesee River, connecting Rochester to Irondequoit. The reason for the gates down at this time is unclear. RPD is blocking the...
July4 at Durand Eastman: A day for beach and BBQ
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Crowds have been packing in to Durand Eastman Beach all day Thursday to celebrate the Fourth of July. People were beating the heat in Lake Ontario, and throwing parties at the park. It was cookouts as far as the eye could see along Durand Eastman Beach....
What’s legal and what’s not? Local fireworks company breaks down the rules for July Fourth
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Fourth of July celebration is not complete to most people without fireworks. But some people may be confused on what’s legal and what is not. Jason Guck has been causing sparks since he was 12 years old. He now owns the family business, Barely Legal Fireworks.
Seneca Park Zoo offers July 4th membership deal
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Seneca Park Zoo is offering a special deal on memberships for the Fourth of July. If you buy or renew a membership on Independence Day, two free months will be added to it. Individual memberships start at $65, and family memberships start at $125. College students pay $50. Click here […]
Portion of Norton Street closed due to water main break
Rochester, N.Y. — Crews are working to repair a water main break on the city's north side. Norton Street was closed early Thursday afternoon between Klein and Townsend streets. The break affected 40 properties in the area, according to a city spokesperson, who said water is being made available...
Pat’s Pigs BBQ Opens In Mendon
This is the first article we’ve ever written where we can share the fact that Boris the Boar is soon to emerge as a star of the story. We’ll be back to Boris in a bit, but first let’s start our Sentinel shout-out to the newest addition to our local business community, namely Pat’s Pigs BBQ & Catering (Pat’s Pigs Catering LLC). Patrick Roache is the proprietor and roast master of this must-visit dining destination located at 5 Assembly Drive in Mendon. If you turn onto Assembly Drive from Pittsford-Mendon Road, it’s in that strip immediately to your right at the former location of Mark’s Pizzeria.
500 people run in Fleet Feet’s Firecracker Four Mile in Fairport
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There were a slew of events to celebrate Independence Day and one of them is the oldest Fourth of July run in our area. “My father and I have been doing this race together for years — for us it’s tradition and I’m super excited that my son Deklin gets to […]
Residents voice concerns about Costco at Penfield town meeting
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Penfield residents spoke out about the latest Costco proposal at Wednesday’s town board meeting. The Costco development was not on the town’s agenda on Wednesday, but some residents raised concerns about the project’s mixed-use development and traffic. “If we want Rt. 250 to become like Empire Boulevard and backed up a […]
Zweigle’s, a Rochester staple for 5 generations, gears up for Fourth of July weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — We’re closing in on the Fourth of July weekend, and to celebrate back in 2009, News10NBC paid a visit to the Zweigle’s factory here in Rochester. Fifteen years and an expansion later, the family-owned business is still going strong. News10NBC’s Hailie Higgins stopped by...
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