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Amid daycare closures, VOA Children’s Center offers hope for Rochester parents
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A number of local daycares have closed over the last few months, leaving parents scrambling for reliable care for their children. But there’s one, in the middle of a high-needs area that is actually expanding. The Volunteers of America (VOA) Children’s Center, located along Lake...
Bands on the Bricks Concert Series kicks off with Latino Night
Rochester, N.Y. - One of the city's favorite outdoor concert series, Bands on the Bricks, kicks off again with Latino Night at the Rochester Public Market. The event on Friday showcased local performances of salsa, bachata, and reggaeton, as well as a variety of local food and vendors. Sponsored by...
Local advocate reflects on Alzheimer's impact on her family amid medical advancements
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Pittsford resident Tamara Minter has been a longtime advocate who has raised awareness about Alzheimer's disease in New York. "I just believe that I'm here to serve," said Minter, a board member with the Rochester Finger Lakes chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. "My purpose is to serve and do what I can for other people. I enjoy doing it."
3 teens arrested after stolen car chase in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Three teenage boys were arrested after police chased a stolen car through Rochester Friday. According to the Rochester Police Department, the car was taken in a gunpoint robbery on Thursday. An officer saw the car around 4:00 p.m. Friday. Police said the car sped away when they tried to pull it […]
Michael J. Miller, former judge and Brighton councilman, dies at 85
Rochester, N.Y. — Michael J. Miller, well recognized for his public service in the area, is being remembered. Miller, who served as Monroe County Family Court judge and as a Brighton councilman, died Wednesday at age 85. Miller was the recipient of many community awards, including the Nathaniel Award...
Friends, colleagues remember fallen Officer Jamieson Ritter
As condolences pour in from those here at home, News 8 is learning more about fallen Officer Jamieson Ritter and the impact he is leaving on the community. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/focused-on-serving-others-friends-colleagues-remember-fallen-officer-jamieson-ritter/
Now open: Pandamonium Coffee in Rochester’s North Winton Village
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A new coffee shop is now open in Rochester’s north-Winton village.Pandamonium Coffee is now open at the corner of North Winton and Main. Angela Liu is a first-time business owner, achieving a lifelong dream to have her own shop. “It took other business owners to push me, other small businesses have […]
KeyBank brings 'Automated Thank You Machine' to Rochester area
Rochester, N.Y. — KeyBank is bringing a new way to say "thank you" to the community this weekend. The bank's mobile Automated Thank You Machines are real ATMs that travel around the area on electric bikes, dispensing treats like cookies, tacos, and toys. It's part of a KeyBank campaign...
Shake Shack arrives in the Rochester area: Hopefully it doesn't end like like this
Shake Shack is coming, and I know you must be excited as Rochester takes another step into the fast-food big leagues. But there can be stumbles along the way. Let’s hope that Shake Shack in Rochester doesn’t get Krispy Kreme-d. Shake Shack, which features burgers, and, yes, shakes,...
Trucking Firm Owner’s Scheme to Lower Insurance Costs Hits Dead End
The owner of a New York trucking business who fabricated a supposedly independent Texas affiliate to circumvent his existing firm’s negative safety rating and avoid higher insurance costs has been found guilty of conspiracy and fraud. On June 21, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Western...
THIS WEEKEND: RPO at Innovative Field and more Fourth of July festivities
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Here’s your guide to events happening this weekend in the Rochester area. You can learn more about what’s happening around town on our Community Calendar. RPO and fireworks at Innovative Field (Saturday) The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at Innovative Field on Saturday after...
O'Rorke Bridge reopens after closure due to malfunctions
The O'Rorke Bridge, which spans the Genesee River and connects Charlotte and Irondequoit, has been reopened after being closed for several hours. Due to a gate malfunction, the bridge, was closed around 9 p.m. on Thursday.. No information is available on why the bridge malfunctioned. The bridge opened on October...
‘A lot of hands’: Young Explosives prepares for downtown Rochester’s fireworks extravaganza
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The skies will be filled with fireworks Thursday night over downtown Rochester as part of Independence Day celebrations. News10NBC’s Antonina Tortorello went behind the scenes to find out how the fireworks company putting on the city’s display does it. What may just look like...
Ambassador program set to launch on Lyell
The long-distressed Lyell Avenue neighborhood will soon be the newest host of so-called neighborhood ambassadors, aimed at bridging the gap between the streets and critical community resources. The ambassador program will launch as a trial this summer. It will task an estimated 17 people from the local community with everything...
Sticky Lips Juke Joint in Henrietta to host antique sale Monday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — You can get a little piece of Rochester restaurant history next week come Monday, as Sticky Lips in Henrietta will host a sale of their antiques on Monday. The event runs from noon until 6 p.m. According to the Facebook event, all sales are cash only, adding: “You will negotiate pricing […]
From Coffee Shops to Tattoo Parlors: Her Mission is to Connect with Veterans | November 2021
From Coffee Shops to Tattoo Parlors: Her Mission is to Connect with Veterans. From Coffee Shops to Tattoo Parlors: Her Mission is to Connect with Veterans. Amy Ortiz sees resiliency in a lot of the veterans she meets. She is the assistant director of Veterans Upward Bound. She joined VUB in 2018 after working as a Veteran Program Administrator at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach. She has extensive experience as a School Certifying Official for the Veterans Administration.
July4 at Durand Eastman: A day for beach and BBQ
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Crowds have been packing in to Durand Eastman Beach all day Thursday to celebrate the Fourth of July. People were beating the heat in Lake Ontario, and throwing parties at the park. It was cookouts as far as the eye could see along Durand Eastman Beach....
The Golden Fox in Rochester back open under new management
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — After popular diner, The Golden Fox, announced it would be closing June 30, it is now back open, under new management. An announcement was made on their official Facebook page, adding that hours will be Monday through Sunday 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. June 22, the diner on Culver Road in […]
Changes coming to Box Login
As part of the University’s migration from NetID to Active Directory Authentication, beginning July 17th, University Box accounts will require your AD username and password to log in. URMC Box users will continue to use the same credentials they always have. In place of the old prompt to choose...
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