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School No. 33 celebrates students with perfect attendance
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Time has seemingly been flying by as we mark about a month into the new schoolyear. Some students are already seeing the benefits of going to school every day – ready to learn. Friday morning, students with perfect attendance at School No. 33 were treated to breakfast with Rochester Mayor Malik […]
Fairy Godmothers of Rochester to hold weekend bridal dress drive
HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC) — A local program’s longtime mission of serving young women, and helping them feel their best, will embark on a new chapter this weekend. “When you come in this space, we’re going to make you feel cared for,” said Ami Salzman, co-director of Fairy Godmothers of Rochester. Since the early 2000s, Fairy […]
Bishop Kearney HS cuts the ribbon on new sport court and pavilion
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) —A ribbon cutting ceremony at Bishop Kearney High School signaled a new beginning for student athletes. The Anderson Sport Court, a gift from Renewal by Andersen considered a state-of-the-art facility, includes tennis courts, a basketball court, and an inline skating area, along with a timber-frame pavilion for outdoor gatherings. The new facility, […]
Rochester community joins together to Walk for Alzheimer’s
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester residents gathered to walk in honor of their loved ones with Alzheimer’s or Dementia in the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The walk is held annually in communities across the Nation and welcomes people of all ages and abilities. The walk was free but encouraged donations […]
Primetime 585 Shining Star: Mara Ogg, a triple threat
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — All eyes are on Mara Ogg, a 7th grader from Churchville Middle School. She’s not only a student athlete, taking the school by storm as a cheerleader and a basketball player, she’s also a talented musician. Ogg plays the violin; she also takes part in both orchestra and chorus. In her […]
Idols Dance Company celebrates grand opening of new Henrietta studio
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Friday, members of the Idols Dance Company celebrated the grand opening of its new studio location in Henrietta. Studio owner April Ciaccia said it’s the start of her company’s 16th season, and she’s excited to welcome the community and students to the new space. When talking with News 8 Friday, Ciaccia […]
Messiah Hampton scores touchdown in fourth straight game
James Monroe junior Messiah Hampton's nose for the end zone wasn't just coach Terrell Cunningham talking up his star receiver. Hampton, a Division I prospect who's considering Michigan and Ohio State, scored a touchdown for the fourth straight week, but his Red Jackets (3-2, 2-2 Section V Class A record) fell at Canandaigua...
Calling all ghoulies: Tell us the best homes with Halloween decorations near Rochester
Oh my gourd, it's Halloween time again. And if the thought of trick-or-treaters leaves you a little dead inside, you're our kind of peeps. (Oops, wrong holiday.) Families are buying apples and pumpkins, enjoying hay rides and corn mazes, and letting the skeletons (and so much more) out of their closets for all...
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