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Suspect arrested after gunshots were fired on East Main Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man has been charged with reckless endangerment after gunshots were fired on East Main Street early Friday morning. Rochester police said they were called to the 1300 block of E. Main Street before 2 a.m. for a person who was possibly shot. There was no victim, but officers said shots […]
Victim injured after South Avenue carjacking
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police are investigating a carjacking that left the victim injured. Officers said they responded to South Avenue and discovered the victim’s vehicle was taken from him. He had minor injuries but refused any medical attention. The car was quickly found, but no suspects were taken into custody. The robbery remains […]
Weekend Buzz: Maddy the Puppy & 4th of July
Scott Spezzano joins Good Day Rochester for an early, solo edition of The Weekend Buzz (Sandy is taking off for Independence Day). Scott is joined by his daughter and a new puppy — Maddy — to discuss 4th of July celebrations in Irondequoit.
Ambassador program set to launch on Lyell
The long-distressed Lyell Avenue neighborhood will soon be the newest host of so-called neighborhood ambassadors, aimed at bridging the gap between the streets and critical community resources. The ambassador program will launch as a trial this summer. It will task an estimated 17 people from the local community with everything...
Crews battle fire on Seneca Manor Drive
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Crews battled a fire on Seneca Manor Drive on the city’s northeast side overnight. News10NBC’s photojournalist arrived at the scene shortly after the fire broke out around midnight. Details are limited but the side of a building was severely burned. There’s no word yet...
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.
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,...
NY Vietnam veterans to be honored at The Wall That Heals Exhibit in Penn Yan
The Wall That Heals Yates County Host Committee is asking for the public's help in identifying Vietnam veterans who died after returning home from Vietnam to be honored at The Wall That Heals exhibit in Penn Yan. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund created the exhibit, a replica of the Vietnam...
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. — News10NBC is highlighting a few athletes from the Rochester area who, in just a few weeks, will compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics for Team USA or other countries. “Being fitted for my opening and closing ceremony outfit yesterday was very surreal so I’m excited to...
UPDATE: O'Rorke Memorial Bridge reopens after overnight closure
UPDATE (Friday, July 5): The bridge reopened shortly before 10 a.m. Friday. Rochester, N.Y. — Traffic is closed on the O'Rorke Memorial Bridge, which carries traffic on Pattonwood Drive over the Genesee River and connects the city to Irondequoit. Police said the gates were down for "unknown reasons." Rochester...
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 […]
Olympic-bound pole vaulter returns to Roberts Wesleyan for parade
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Roberts Wesleyan student Brynn King returned to the university for a parade on Wednesday after earning a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team for pole vault. King became one of three athletes to qualify for the U.S. team after the fifth-year senior jumped her personal best over the week at the Olympic trials at the University of Oregon. She is coached at Roberts Wesleyan by former gold medalist pole vaulter Jenn Suhr.
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