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Football Hall of Famer who annihilated quarterbacks loves Bills' Josh Allen
Charles Haley used to sack the Buffalo Bills quarterback in Super Bowls. The current Bills signal caller is his favorite NFL player. Haley, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, was asked by Kay Adams on her "Up & Adams" show who he enjoys watching most in the league. Not Dallas'...
St. Joseph University School to utilize outdoor space for unique educational program
St Joseph University School (SJUS), the oldest operating Catholic elementary school in the Diocese of Buffalo now celebrating its 175th anniversary, is excited to announce the launch of a one-of-a-kind initiative exclusive to SJUS – the Outdoor Education Program: Learning Through Nature. Built on a significant body of research,...
Non-profit providing 100 local families with free home repairs
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Eight Days of Hope begins its week-long journey to repair homes in Buffalo's Ellicott District this weekend. Over 1,500 volunteers, from 50 organizations in 37 states and Canada are coming together from July 20 to July 27. Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) is a Christian, non-profit...
Forgotten receiver proves Bills' Josh Allen doesn't need Stefon Diggs
Buffalo Bills' quarterback Josh Allen has already shown the ability to elevate his supporting cast. Remember Robert Foster? If so, you're a real one. Foster will likely go down as one of the more obscure wide receiver names in Buffalo Bills' history, and, if not for quarterback Josh Allen, the former undrafted pass-catcher would be even more of an unknown than he is today.
KJ Hamler hopeful for future with Bills: 'I want to be a playmaker'
The Buffalo Bills wide receiver unit has a lot of uncertainty in it heading into the 2024 season. The goals KJ Hamler has set for himself are anything but that. Hamler was once a speedy and promising prospect with the Denver Broncos. Injury and health concerns then knocked everything off course. He was diagnosed with pericarditis—or inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart.
Central New York Driver Shares Terrifying Experience Of Rome Tornado
One local DoorDash delivery driver from Taberg found himself caught in Freedom Plaza of Rome during the terrifying tornado. His truck lifted off the ground, and he walked away safely. "I was actually doing a DoorDash order," Joey Long recounted, "and as I was coming back, I saw that the...
Former Edison Tech, Syracuse star to continue pro basketball career overseas
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marquel Slaughter (@marquelsports) Rochester's Dyaisha Fair, who became the third leading scorer in NCAA Division I history at Syracuse, will hoop overseas. The former Edison Tech...
‘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 […]
NYS Girls Wrestling Tournament coming to Albany
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – One of the state’s newest girls sports is gaining a major championship. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association made it official that a full state tournament will be coming to Albany next year. The date will be Thursday, February 27 at MVP Arena in Albany. It’s the same […]
Spencerport Man Pleads Guilty in Massive Fraud Scheme
(WNY News Now) – Rochester, NY – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that Michael Grimm, 44, of Spencerport, NY, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud before U.S. District Court Judge Charles J. Siragusa. This charge could result in a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Rochester Woman Convicted for Operating Drug Den
(WNY News Now) – Rochester, NY – Danielle Hampton, 50, of Rochester, NY, has been convicted by a federal jury for maintaining a drug-involved premises, a charge that carries a potential penalty of up to 20 years in prison and a $500,000 fine. The conviction follows an investigation...
Roberts Wesleyan star overcomes 'challenging times' to chase her Olympic dreams
CHILI — Before taking off to Paris for the Summer Olympics, pole vaulter Brynn King received a gift from a young Chili boy name Jett Tortora. Tortora handed the Roberts Wesleyan national champion a miniature cardboard vault and a homemade card that read, "Good luck Brynn. I hope you win a (medal). Love Jett." Tortora even made a mini cardboard version of King jumping. When King asked how high was the bar, Tortora said 15 feet, 5 inches.
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 […]
Local company helps build dream playset for young cancer patient
Spencerport, N.Y. — Wonder Windows, Showers and Baths teamed up with Roc Solid Foundation on Saturday to build a dream playset for a Spencerport child undergoing cancer treatment. The playset features slides, swings, and climbing elements designed to provide endless fun and adventure. The project aims to bring joy...
Ecklund Calls for State Assistance in Dealing with Issue of Homelessness
The City of Jamestown -- and all of Chautauqua County, for that matter -- is pretty much at capacity in trying to deal with the homeless issue. That from Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund, who recently attended a meeting with public safety and human service agencies to discuss that, as well as the mental health component of homelessness. Ecklund says the major issue is there is only one hospital in the county -- UPMC Chautauqua -- that do full mental evaluations...
Driver strikes three pedestrians near Robinson Dr.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Officers with the Rochester Police Department say a Rochester man struck three pedestrians when he failed to stop at the intersection of Mt. Hope Avenue and Robinson Drive in Rochester on Saturday shortly before noon. The pedestrians are women ranging in age from 23-31. According to the RPD, the driver is […]
Police investigating a broken window at The Strong National Museum of Play
Rochester, N.Y. — An investigation is underway after a window was found broken overnight at The Strong National Museum of Play. Police said they responded to a call about the broken window around 1:40 Saturday morning and are looking into the circumstances that led up to the incident. Anyone...
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