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Summer air arrives soon
Rochester, NY (WHAM) - This is usually the time of year that WNY experiences our first taste of Summer warmth for the season. The month of May is running around 4 degrees warmer than normal this year. Even with that relative warmth, Rochester hasn't had any days reach the 80s yet this year.
Rochester Coast Guard reminds of boater safety for the upcoming season
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Saturday marked the start of boating safety week, serving as a reminder to dust off your life jacket and get your boat ready for the season. Sunday the U.S. Coast guard hosted its annual safety event safety at the port of Rochester. Other first responders attended as well, giving advice on how to stay safe this summer and offered vessel examinations.
Native Haze Cannabis holds grand opening
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Native Haze Cannabis held its grand opening at its location in Macedon on Saturday. The owner arranged for a ribbon cutting ceremony that ended with The Seven Wonders, Fleetwood Mac tribute band starting immediately after. The first 100 customers received free t-shirts for coming to the opening. Scott General, the owner […]
Man hospitalized after N. Clinton Ave stabbing
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Police Department is investigating a stabbing that took place on North Clinton Avenue Saturday afternoon. According to RPD, just after 2 p.m., officers responded to the 800 block of North Clinton Ave for the report of a stabbing. Officers said they found a 19-year-old Rochester man who had sustained at […]
Consumer Alert: Study finds 95% of watch wristbands contaminated with dangerous bacteria
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A recent study published in the journal Advances in Infectious Diseases found that 95% of watch wristbands tested were contaminated with various types of dangerous bacteria. The study found that 85% were contaminated with the bacteria that causes staph infections, 60% had E. coli, and 30% carried the potentially deadly Pseudomonas.
Red Lobster files for bankruptcy after closing 8 restaurants in Upstate NY
Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection a week after closing dozens of restaurants nationwide. In a court filing late Sunday, the seafood chain said it has more than 100,000 creditors and estimated assets between $1 billion and $10 billion. The company’s estimated liabilities are between $1 billion and $10 billion, according to the Associated Press.
City Clerk’s Licensing Office will close Monday and reopen at its original location
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The City Clerk’s Licensing Office will be closed on Monday starting at noon. The office at Room 022B within Rochester City Hall will reopen at its original location, Room 100A, on Tuesday at 9 a.m. which has been renovated. When it reopens, appointments will no...
Fighting poverty takes center stage at event recognizing Community Action Month
Action for a Better Community, Inc. (ABC) hosted a Community Action Month Celebration at Martin Luther King Jr. Park this past weekend. The event, held on Saturday, highlighted the role of community action in combating poverty and promoting economic mobility. ABC President and CEO Jerome Underwood launched the celebrations, marking...
Rochester’s own country star Claudia Hoyser performs on final day of Lilac Festival
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It’s the final day of the Lilac Festival and festivities are ending with performances by Rochester’s own country star Claudia Hoyser, and Trousdale. News10NBC’s Bret Vetter was live from Highland Park and said you couldn’t have asked for better weather. “Absolutely. Picture...
Monroe County adds more surveillance after protests at legislature meetings
Scott Forsyth noticed a temporary surveillance camera parked outside of the Powers Building in downtown Rochester a few weeks ago. The device stretched two stories high and seemed to line up at the window of his law firm. Sure enough, when Forsyth walked into his office, he could see three bulbous cameras at the right height to peer through his window. The top of the pole had a flashing blue light and a speaker system. ...
Rochester Record Fair at Radio Social
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Local music aficionados attended the Rochester Record Fair at Radio Social on Sunday. Needle Drop Records and Hi-Fi Louncg hosted their annual record fair. Over a dozen vendors showed up to sell their private stocks of Records and CDs. Tate Shawvsaid, “These days are super exciting because you see the community […]
State grants provide $440,000 boost for Brighton Volunteer Ambulance’s equipment upgrades
BRIGHTON, N.Y. — The Brighton Volunteer Ambulance received a special gift of $440,000 in state grants at its annual open house. New York Assembly member Sara Clark and State Senator Jeremy Cooney secured the grant money to help the department upgrade its equipment. The announcement came at the Brighton...
Habitat for Humanity, KeyBank build home to revitalize Rochester neighborhood
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Habitat for Humanity and KeyBank teamed up on Saturday to announce an investment that will help continue revitalization efforts in local neighborhoods. KeyBank employees volunteered to help built a Habitat home in Rochester on Garson Avenue near Stout Street. The goal behind their work is to create more opportunities for families […]
Vote: Who is the Advantage Federal Credit Union's Girls Sports Athlete of the Week?
It's time to take a look at the standout performers from Section V. Your vote will determine who will be the Advantage Federal Credit Union's Girls Sports Athlete of the Week for May 13-19. The players' credentials are listed above the poll — which will be live until 8 p.m. Tuesday. The winner will...
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