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The city of Rochester's first nature center
The city of Rochester has big plans for a new Maplewood Nature Center. Maplewood Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. But for now, the city does not have a nature center within its city limits. The new plan would convert a building used for training and housing police motorcycles...
Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that she...
Cool Sweep enacted in Rochester Wednesday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Folks in Rochester have options when it comes to beating the hot and humid weather Wednesday. Rochester Mayor Malik Evans announced Tuesday, a Cool Sweep operation will take place Wednesday. This means local R-Centers, spray parks, pools and libraries will be open – some with extended hours. Here’s a list of […]
'Building leaders from the ground up': Jewish scouts from NY, NJ perform life-saving CPR on cross-nation flight
A scout is supposed to always be prepared, and two teenagers from the Tri-State area put that principle into action earlier this month when they helped save the life of a man who went into cardiac arrest on their cross-country flight.
CROSS THAT RIVER Celebrates The Legacy Of Black Cowboys At The Hart Theater
The captivating musical "Cross That River," which delves into the untold stories of Black Cowboys in the American West, is set to grace the stage of the Hart Theater in Rochester, NY, part of the Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester, located at 1200 Edgewood Avenue, on September 14 at 5:30 PM for one show only!
Suspicious package investigation shuts down part of South Clinton Ave. in Rochester
Rochester police are currently investigating a suspicious package in the 800 block of South Clinton Ave. As a precaution, a section of S. Clinton Avenue has been closed, and nearby residents have been asked to stay indoors, police said. Additional information will be provided as the situation unfolds, police said. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Suspicious package investigation shuts down part of South Clinton Ave. in Rochester
Rochester Education Foundation seeking Career Models for Future Fair
On October, 11 from 9:00 - 1:30 at St. John Fisher University, career models will meet with students in small groups to share their career experiences and the path needed to get there. This event will provide HOPE, INSPIRATION and EXCITEMENT as students are able to imagine their own bright future because of YOU!
Why haven’t we seen as much wildfire smoke as we did last year?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — During the summer of 2023, Rochester and much of the east coast of North America was bathed in wildfire smoke and saw huge reductions in air quality on multiple occasions. This year outside of some hazy skies and some light air quality issues only affecting those most sensitive to it, there […]
Bills Training Camp, Ontario County Fair, & more events this week!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — From the Buffalo Bills Training Camp returning to St. John Fisher University to multiple concerts throughout the area — here are the big events and concerts this week in Rochester! Throughout the Week Rochester Red Wings — Home Games This week starting from Tuesday, July 23 until Sunday, July 28, the […]
Authorities continue search for missing upstate NY man
A search for a missing 83-year-old Victor man is ongoing in Ontario County. Reginald Vardon was last seen at State Route 96 in the village of Victor on July 15, according to Ontario County Sherriff's Office. Vardon was seen wearing an orange long-sleeve shirt, black pants, a white baseball cap and a...
Seventh annual Blueberry Fest is back in Hilton
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Blueberry Cidery in the West Wind Farm in Hilton is hosting their seventh annual Blueberry Fest. There will be blueberry bar specials, fresh baked goods and other local vendors along with live music and blueberry picking for the whole family. The festival kicks off Wednesday, June 24 and continues through June […]
Penfield unveils sketch plans for new Costco
Penfield, N.Y. — The Town of Penfield is taking the next step in its proposal to feature Costco as one of several tenants, unveiling proposed sketch plans for the mixed-use development along Route 250 at Sweets Corners Road. Currently, there is only one store in the area, located on...
Greece Resident Working for National Nursing Organization
Elizabeth Duxbury, DNP, RN, CNS, CCRN, ACNS-BC joined the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) as a Clinical Practice Specialist, Strategic Advocacy (Advocacy Specialist). In this role, Liz will use her knowledge to contribute to and help enhance AACN’s liaison, healthy work environment, staffing, and other advocacy initiatives. Liz brings her extensive experience from Unity, Crouse, and Rochester General Hospitals as a Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, as well as Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, clinical consultant, and professional organization volunteer and leader. Liz’s volunteer experience includes chairing the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) legislative and regulatory committee and the AACN CNS Scope and Standard Task Force.
Pirate Toy Fund makes special delivery at camp for children with epilepsy
Rush, N.Y. — A special surprise came Tuesday to campers at Camp EAGR, courtesy of the Pirate Toy Fund. The camp is put on by Empowering People's Independence (EPI) for children with epilepsy. It's a week-long sleepaway camp at the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Campus and is the only one...
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