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Best Deli Restaurants in Rochester, NY
Rochester boasts a vibrant deli food culture, and among the best Deli restaurants in Rochester are Ciaccia’s Delicatessen, River Street Sandwich Makers, and DiPisa Old World Submarines. These establishments, known for serving some of the best Deli sandwiches in Rochester, offer a unique blend of flavors and traditional recipes that delight locals and visitors alike.
Avelo Airlines adding new non-stop routes from Rochester
This fall, Avelo Airlines will start offering new nonstop service between Rochester and Charlotte, North Carolina, as well as Central Florida, it announced July 24. Beginning Oct. 25, the discount carrier will fly on Mondays and Fridays between Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport and Lakeland International Airport, between Tampa and Orlando. Starting Nov....
Celebrate National Cheesecake Day with a free slice
National Cheesecake Day is officially Tuesday, July 30, but Cheesy Eddie's will be celebrating it a few days early. On Friday, July 26, it will observe the day by giving out free slices of cheesecake ― 3,000 in all. The longtime Rochester bakery has been handing out free cheesecake on National Cheesecake...
Guide To August Events In Rochester
If you are looking for things to do in Rochester this month, this is the place for you! Every month, you can come to Rochester Mom Collective to find our guide to monthly events in the area. Enjoy checking out our Guide To August Events In Rochester. We do our best to share accurate information, but be sure to check the organization’s website for up-to-date details.
Select local Verizon stores to give away free backpacks Sunday
Rochester, N.Y. — Eight Verizon stores in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region will distribute free backpacks Sunday as part of the 12th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. The giveaway starts at 1 p.m. at the following stores:. 5 Franklin Plaza, Dansville. 4245 Lakeville Road, Geneseo. 4756 Lake Road, Brockport. 2157...
‘Educators Grove’ to come to Hoskins Park in Henrietta
HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC) — A small park in Henrietta may soon be transformed into an “Educators Grove.” Hoskins Parks is wedged between Pinnacle and S. Winton. It’s planned to be a passive park meant to honor and memorialize teachers, through the efforts of Henrietta man Howard Ressel and advice from town supervisor Steve Schultz. “The […]
Upstate New York City Getting It’s Own Version Of Board Game
Summertime in Western New York often means people coming outside to do all sorts of things when the warm weather is around. Whether it's taking advantage of all the great concerts, events, and shows happening in the region or just finding some water to hang out at, 99 times out of a hundred, what it does not mean is hanging out at home.
Restaurant owner accused in check-kiting scheme sues bank
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – An owner of some of the most popular restaurants in town who is accused of a check-kiting scheme by one bank is now suing another. Katherine Mott has been accused by Five Star Bank of shuffling money between multiple bank accounts in order to inflate their value. The bank says it resulted in $18 million in overdrafts.
Cozy new coffee shop opens in Rochester. Take a peek
Angela Liu was born in New York City, moved to Rochester as a teen and attended boarding school in China. She studied fine arts and nursing but mostly had a career in corporate America, including working as a Chinese translator for engineers in the semiconductor industry. A common thread has been enjoying visits to cafés and coffee shops. Finally, she decided to open one of her own in the North Winton Village. ...
DEC warns of Asian Longhorned Beetles
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There are two species of beetles that can be found throughout New York State. The first being the Native Whitespotted Pine Sawyer, which is native to the state. The other being the Asian Longhorned Beetle. “The Asian Longhorned Beetle is an invasive insect from Asia that attacks and kills hardwood trees, […]
Small but Mighty! Irondequoit-based Pet Rescue Serves Rochester Community for 20 Years
Located in the heart of the Irondequoit community is Pet Adoption Network (PAN), a place where compassion meets dedication and where the lives of homeless cats are transformed through love and commitment. PAN is a bit of a hidden gem, quietly but steadfastly making a profound impact for more than 20 years on the lives of cats and kittens in need and the families who have welcomed them into their hearts.
Rochester-Avon Historical Society presents “Rochester Under the Bridge: A Walking Tour,” on August 8
Join the Rochester-Avon Historical Society (RAHS) on Thursday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m. for a summer historical walking tour. Thousands of people drive over the South Hill Bridge into downtown Rochester daily, but did you know that almost immediately under the bridge exists remains of the failed 1830s Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal?
It's sweet corn season, plus foods we miss
Hello friends, Over the weekend I had a taste of some of the first of the summer's sweet corn. My friend had picked it up at Sunscape Farms, and it was incredibly sweet and crispy. I'm sure it's turning up at other farm stands, so get yours now. I usually enjoy corn prepared simply...
Rochester marks 60th anniversary of 1964 uprising with film screening
Rochester, N.Y. — This week marks the 60th anniversary of the July 1964 riots in Rochester. Frustration and resentment brought on by institutional racism, overcrowding and police-dog attacks exploded into three days of violence. The Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission hosted a screening Wednesday night of the...
The Magnet Fried Chicken to open second location in Brighton
PENFIELD, BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) — The popular fast-casual joint in Penfield, The Magnet Fried Chicken, is looking to open its second location. Co-owners and father-son duo Jeff and Riley Christiano expect the new place, located in the old Schaller’s in Brighton, to be up and running in the fall. The Magnet Fried Chicken started as […]
First Bud Light Ballpark Happy Hour to be held at Innovative Field
A new happy hour event is coming to Rochester's Innovative Field this fall. The Bud Light Ballpark Happy Hour will take place while the Red Wings are away playing Indianapolis on Sept. 13. The event runs from 4:30 - 8 p.m. and features live music and food, with proceeds benefitting the Golisano Children's Hospital.
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