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Louis Perticone, founder of Artisan Works, passes away Monday morning
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Louis Perticone, founder of the prominent creative and event space Artisan Works, passed away Monday morning. A representative for Artisan Works tells News 8 that his passing followed his nearly two-year battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer. In late 2022, Perticone had multiple brain surgeries to combat the cancer. Following the surgeries, […]
Miss Sweet Potato Pie opens new space in the Marketplace Mall
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – After 25-years of helping kids smile in Rochester, Miss Sweet Potato Pie made a new home in the Marketplace Mall. Miss Sweet Potato Pie World held its grand opening at the mall Monday. The black-owned business acts as an event space. Owners say it is similar to Chuck-E-Cheese. Kids were able […]
Rochester co-op helps shoppers fight inflation with bulk goods, $5 dinners
Co-ops are a mainstay in the grocery industry: Places where everyone can shop, memberships are available and the shopping experience veers toward intimate, local, organic and healthy. Abundance Co-op on South Avenue is Rochester's only such business in the city. The staff there are surfing renewed interest post-COVID pandemic era and focusing on...
New restaurant and bar coming to former site of Bayside Pub in Webster
Fantauzzo Family Brands, owner of the Salvatore’s Old Fashioned Pizzeria chain, will open a restaurant on the site of the old Bayside Pub in Webster in March 2025, the company has announced. The business at 279 Lake Road on the northern shoreline of Irondequoit Bay will be a new concept — not a pizzeria, the company announced July 1 in a statement. ...
Decades-old D&L Groceries in 19th Ward struggles to survive amid major road construction
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Construction on Genesee Street is causing closures and hurting small businesses, with one owner saying she’s reaching the end. D&L Groceries, a mom-and-pop grocery store on Genesee Street for nearly four decades, has survived the pandemic, employee embezzlement, and even the death of one of the owners. But construction right outside the front door may cause Deloris Hamilton to close the doors for good.
8 quirky shops to visit in Rochester
Rochester is well known for its variety of food, culture, art, and shopping experiences people can enjoy while they visit. Many local businesses offer niche clothes, accessories, and trinkets to take home or bring to a loved one. Here is a list of shops you can expect to enjoy while you're here: Parkleigh ...
Coming up on "Connections:" Tuesday, July 2, 2024
12:00: Discussing CITY Magazine’s July 2024 issue. 1:00: Special rebroadcast – Jonna Mendez, former chief of the disguise for the CIA. Leah Stacy, editor of CITY, hosts this preview of the latest edition of the magazine. The July issue is all about the Finger Lakes. Our guests take us on a tour of the arts, culture, and culinary scenes—from Conesus Lake to Otisco Lake. In studio:
New Korean restaurant to open in Brighton
Korean restaurant Seoul Drop opens Monday in Brighton's Lac de Ville Plaza at 1900 S. Clinton Ave. Dishes include rice bowls, kimbap (rice and seaweed roll), tofu pockets and ramen. “Our menu also boasts a variety of beloved Korean desserts made in house,” said manager Josh Hwang, whose family owns...
'This story suggestion was submitted by..." -- D&C seeks reader input on coverage
Dear D&C Subscribers -- You might have read this headline at www.democratandchronicle.com: Brooks Landing Diner gives back by serving those in need And you might have noticed this editor's note...
Fitness studio and distillery team up for a boxing lesson and cocktail hour
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Vault and Iron Smoke Distillery teamed up for a boxing lesson and cocktail hour! Vault, a boxing and fitness studio here in Rochester, gave guests a high energy 60-minute box and core class. After the class, Iron Smoke Distillery invited attendees to unwind with drinks after the course. News 8 spoke […]
St. Peter’s Kitchen expands hours of service, thanks to federal dollars
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — St. Peter’s Kitchen on Brown Street is expanding, thanks to federal dollars. With the American Rescue Plan Act money, its food pantry is now open on Saturdays. The $390,000 grant is allowing St. Peter’s Kitchen to add the day to its schedule — which will...
Aldi opens new stores in Florida, New York, and Ohio
German discount grocer Aldi opened three new stores in the last week of June in Ohio, New York, and Florida, the company announced. On June 27, the grocery chain opened its doors to shoppers at 1733 E. Ridge Road in Rochester, N.Y.; at 5959 Lorven Drive in Milford, Ohio; and at 7577 Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach, Fla.
Town of Gates calls for demolition of home where 209 cats were rescued in 2023
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Town of Gates has filed a petition with the New York State Supreme Court calling for the demolition of a home which 209 cats were rescued from in 2023. The petition cites several significant damage and health risks. This follows the house’s vacancy stemming from an arrest charging one man […]
WATCH: Father celebrates the last day of school with chalk art!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A parent in Brighton is continuing a tradition for his kids at the end of every school year. On the last day of school every year, Garrett Coles walks to the end of his driveway to do some chalk art. He said that he wants to make each last day of […]
Health in a Handbasket: What you "can" do with canned foods
Nutrition counselor Jen Haefele returns to Good Day Rochester to help you plan easy meals with canned foods. "A lot of people have this idea that canned food is unhealthy," Haefele says. "Canned food allows you to store food for a longer period of time. It's affordable and provides a lot of variety and nutrition."
Crossroads of Caring to hold Butterfly Release
Crossroads of Caring is planning its 2nd Annual Butterfly Release. This special event, which serves as a fundraiser, will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Riverbend Multi-Use Field in Genesee Valley Park (1000 East River Road, Genesee Riverway Trail, Rochester). It will be a family-friendly event open to the entire community.
Indoor playground opens on Monroe Avenue
A new indoor playground, “Roc Kid City,” celebrated its grand opening on Saturday at 3300 Monroe Avenue, Suite 122, in Rochester, NY. Designed for children of all ages, the playground offers a fun and safe environment for kids to explore, imagine, and play. “Roc Kid City” features various...
Fattey Beer Co. teams up with ConnectLife
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Fattey Beer Co. and ConnectLife are teaming up yet again to encourage more people in the community to donate blood through their 'Pint for a Pint' program. All throughout the month of July every donor that is 21-years-old and older will be able to cash in a voucher for a free beer at Fattey Beer Co. when they donate.
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