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Local graduate organizes run, raises money to support epilepsy solutions
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – One local high school graduate is working to combat the stigma around epilepsy. Amer Armbruster, an avid runner and a graduate of Honeoye Falls-Lima High School, tells us he was diagnosed with juvenile absence epilepsy in 2019. This is his third year organizing a 5k-10k race called ‘Seize the day: Amer’s […]
Active search underway after motorboat incident in Sodus Bay
SODUS, N.Y. (WROC) – There is an active search underway after an incident with a motorboat in Sodus Bay, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say witnesses told them a boat in the bay made a hard turn, “ejecting” the two people who were on it. One person was located and taken to […]
Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Church reopens after 2021 Christmas fire
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – On a beautiful sunny Saturday morning in Rochester the start of a new beginning. The reopening of a longtime church which had sat on Jefferson Avenue before the structure was destroyed in a Christmas day fire in 2021. The congregation and community at large celebrating a dedication ceremony. “Now that we […]
I-90 right lane closed following tractor trailer crash near Scottsville
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The right lane of I-90 eastbound in the area of Scottsville has been closed following an accident involving two tractor trailers Sunday. State Police say two tractor trailers traveling eastbound on I-90 struck each other and one of the trucks exited the roadway, with the other coming to a stop on […]
Reviewing tornado safety and its importance
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — On July 10, 2024, the National Weather Service in Buffalo issued 18 tornado warnings in a single day. Now, while tornadoes are relatively rare occurrence for Western New York, we still should take the time to review safety tips and guidelines, such as the difference between a watch and warning and […]
Local Representatives respond to President Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 race
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – President Biden has made the decision to drop out of the 2024 race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the Presidential nomination. Biden, 81, announced Sunday he will no longer seek another four years in office after his physical and mental acuity were called into question. Several local representatives are responding […]
NYSP warns of text scam
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – New York State Police has received multiple reports of smishing text scams. NYSP warns those in the community that E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive, personal information such as social security, credit card number, usernames or passwords.
Village Gate celebrates pride
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Village Gate in Rochester celebrated pride Sunday with a celebration filled with family-fun activities all afternoon. Dozens of vendors were in attendance for people to enjoy. The community was also able to take part in arts and crafts activities, enjoy live music, take home photo booth pictures, and more. Village Gate […]
Train hits car in Yates County, Colorado woman injured
DRESDEN, N.Y. (WETM) — A Colorado woman was injured after a train hit her car on Thursday morning. According to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office, a 77-year-old woman from Englewood, Colorado, was driving east on Seneca Street in the Village of Dresden at about 10:35 a.m. on July 18. A Norfolk Southern train was traveling […]
HFL grad hosts race to raise awareness about epilepsy
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WROC) – A race was held Sunday morning to help raise awareness about epilepsy and put an end to the stigma that follows the condition. The third annual Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Run was organized by recent Honeoye Falls-Lima High School graduate Amer Armbruster. Amer is an avid runner and was […]
Weather Forecast: Rain chances on the rise into the new work week
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — We’ll see mostly clear skies for the overnight hours as lows slip to the mid 60s. Monday, we’ll start out dry with growing cloud cover through the day eventually culminating in a few showers and storms into the late afternoon and into the evening as a disorganized low pressure moves to […]
Teen arrested following fights at East Rochester carnival
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Multiple local police agencies were called to the East Rochester carnival Saturday night due to fights that broke out. According to officers a series of altercations involving more than 200 people broke out around the event at around 10 p.m. Additional officers were called in from surrounding agencies to support the […]
Teen arrested following fights at East Rochester carnival
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Multiple local police agencies were called to the East Rochester carnival Saturday night due to fights that broke out. According to officers a series of altercations involving more than 200 people broke out around the event at around 10 p.m. Additional officers were called in from surrounding agencies to support the […]
‘A very diverse community:’ 2024 Rochester Pride sees record attendance for first year at Highland Park
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A day of celebration spanning most of Saturday as the 2024 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival occupied Highland Park for most of the day. Everyone coming together – to celebrate each other. Organizers say the Rochester Pride Festival’s first year at Highland Park was a success. And those who made up […]
Health and Wellness Fair honors community member who passed away in 2022
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Folks in Rochester came together Saturday to remember the legacy of a fellow community member who passed away. Holding its second annual Health and Wellness Fair – the Helen Barrett Montgomery School number 50 honors Barbara “Punkin” Love-Garay, the mother of Principal Lakisha Taylor. Punkin was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer […]
Why is the sky blue?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The last few days in Rochester have been nothing short of beautiful. Warm temperatures and mostly clear skies, allowing for the sun to shine. But, have you ever sat down and wondered why the sky is blue? Let’s break it down. The short answer is that when sunlight reach the earth’s […]
RPD: Four assaulted with golf club and knife at party on Maria Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Four people treated for injuries after Rochester Police say a person assaulted them with a golf club and knife Friday. Rochester Police responded a house on Maria Street near Clifford Avenue around 11:16 p.m. for the report of people fighting followed by a stabbing victim who was dropped off at Rochester […]
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