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Teen sentenced in 2022 deadly shooting of another teen during fight on Weld Street
Rochester, N.Y. — A teenager charged in the 2022 shooting death of another teen in the city was sentenced Friday. Raymar Alexander, now 18, is set to serve 17 years in prison. He pleaded guilty in May to first-degree manslaughter after fatally shooting Chance Mosley, 17, during a fight at a home on Weld Street in Rochester Nov. 1, 2022, according to the Monroe County District Attorney's Office.
A friend for life: adorable pup Latana up for adoption
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – This adorable pup is Lantana – a three-year-old sweetheart who loves to snuggle. Folks with the shelter say she’s the perfect companion for cozy evenings on the couch or leisurely strolls in the park. One of her unique quirks is her love for donuts. Lantana is a polite girl who quietly […]
Rochester Receives Newest Distinction with Announcement of MONOPOLY: Rochester Edition
Classic Board Game Seeks Public Input for Businesses and Nonprofits to Become Squares on the MONOPOLY: Rochester Edition Board. On Friday, July 19, 2024 the Flour City’s “real estate” market got even hotter, thanks to a special appearance by a celebrated figure known to American families since 1935. At 9:00 am, the iconic Mr. Monopoly—complete with top hat, cane, and white moustache—made a special appearance at The Strong National Museum of Play to help publicly announce the next official MONOPOLY: Rochester Edition board game, under license from Hasbro, a leading toy and game company. MONOPOLY was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 1998.
Wildfire smoke arrives in Rochester: Wildfire map and air quality in your area
The hazy skies over Rochester to start the week are the result of Canadian wildfires hundreds of miles away. While the source of the smoke might be far away, the air quality impacts hit close to home. The air quality in the Rochester area was barely into the moderate category on the morning...
3 Rochester businesses win prizes from regional competition
For Tiffany Gray, hairstyling has been a part of her life since she was a little girl. After obtaining her license, she started working in an in-home studio before securing a position at a salon. Remarkably, within two years of earning her license, Gray opened her own shop. Phli Divas...
Ithaca Sees Warnings as New York Experiences Historic Tornado Outbreak
Being a Cornell student earns you many privileges — including being woken up by an emergency alert in the middle of the night while at home for the summer on another continent. However, Cornellians on campus on Wednesday, July 10 at 4:22 p.m. were urged to take shelter due...
Popular East Ave. coffee shop vandalized; investigation ongoing
SPoT Coffee on East Ave. was vandalized over the weekend, according to the Rochester Police Department. After 11 p.m. on Friday, officers responded to a report that a male was breaking the windows of the coffee shop. RPD stated that the preliminary investigation suggests that the suspect kicked and broke one of...
PAB executive director pick charts her course
Lesli Myers-Small said she was dedicated to tenets of “social justice, fairness and equity” at her July 11 City Council confirmation hearing for her appointment as executive director of the Police Accountability Board. “This position represents a commitment to justice, transparency, and community empowerment, values that have been...
Bloss Street robbery injures landlord, Police search for suspect
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A robbery on Bloss Street leaves a landlord injured as Rochester Police search for potential suspect. Rochester Police responded to a house on Bloss Street around 8:20 a.m. for the report of a robbery. Police say they found a landlord who was suffering minor injuries following a dispute with a tenant […]
Top-prize TAKE 5 ticket worth over $14k sold in Brockport
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A lucky person in Brockport won a top prize winning TAKE 5 lottery ticket! According to the New York State Lottery, a one-prize winning ticket worth was sold at the Wegmans on 4th Section Road. That ticket was worth $14,715. This was not the only ticket won in New York — […]
Public Market hosts Gospel Jubilee
The Rochester Public Market is bringing back its annual Gospel Jubilee to celebrate 10 years of performances. Coordinators Jae Monroe and Walida Monroe-Sims joins Good Day Rochester with more. "We had to sing at the market some years ago," Walida says. "We decided to do not just a one-day concert...
Rochester faculty appointed to named professorships
Named professorships are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers. Several faculty members at the University of Rochester have been appointed to named professorships during the first half of 2024. An honor designed to recognize the national stature of a professor’s work, the named positions are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate the work of Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers. Appointments include:
All Monroe County offices and services re-open after Crowdstrike outage
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — All Monroe County offices and buildings will be re-opened as the county is recovering from Friday’s CrowdStrike and Microsoft outage. The outage led to thousands of the county’s computers and servers going offline. Monroe County Information Systems was able to bring back 75% of those devices back online, mainly 911, MCSO, […]
Sunrise Smart Start: Biden drops out, Texting scam
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Monday, July 22, 2024. Weather Forecast: Heat is back with storm chances on the rise The heat is back as temperatures climb right back into the lower and middle 80s. Humidity returns as well as a weak […]
Geneva Library Hosts Henna Tattoo Event for Teen Summer Reading
The Geneva Public Library in Geneva, NY hosted a Henna Tattoo event on Friday. Some of the staff also participated in the fun. Miss Joy spent the afternoon creating amazing designs. The event was part of the library's Summer Reading program for teens. Source: Geneva Public Library. Source Type: Library.
School superintendent selections lack transparency on purpose. Why?
Blink, and you could miss a superintendent change. Three times this summer, Rochester-area school districts have announced superintendent departures and already had successors in place, an increasingly common practice that can allow a smoother leadership transition but doesn't provide any opportunity for community input. The process lacks transparency on purpose. ...
Ontario County Office For The Aging Summer Serenade
Ontario County Office For The aging Summer Serenade August 7, 2024 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM at Veterans Park 6910 RT. 5 & 20, Bloomfield, NY 14469. Join us for this free community event to end elder abuse. Ice Cream from Ice Cream Factory. Music- Games- Giveaways & More. Need a...
Artificial intelligence aids cultural heritage researchers documenting and teaching oral histories
The application of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand as more people experiment with the technology. Scholars in RIT’s College of Liberal Arts, the RIT Archives, and the Research Computing services are exploring how AI can aid scholars working with oral histories. After learning about an AI software called...
RIT Tigers gather at Rochester’s Pride Parade to support the LGBTQIA2S+ community
Crowds gathered on Saturday, July 20, for Rochester’s annual Pride Parade, celebrating the local LGBTQIA2S+ community. Nearly 100 faculty and staff members, students, and alumni were among the crowd representing RIT. Patrick Casey, data analyst for RIT’s Institutional Research, Data, and Analytics, was one of the lead organizers coordinating...
A Heartfelt Thank You From Brynn King
The Roberts Wesleyan University community is beyond excited that Brynn King has qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics. This tremendous achievement is a testament to Brynn's dedication, skills, and the unwavering support of the Roberts community. As she prepares to represent the United States and the university on the world...
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