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Annual Canandaigua Lakefront Art Show will go on despite storm damage
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (WROC) — Despite being one of the hardest hit areas from the July 15 storm than spawned an EF-0 tornado, an annual tradition will go on as scheduled this weekend at Kershaw Park in Canandaigua. The Lakefront Art Show will run as planned Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ten […]
Michael and Kevin Bacon bring new album, tour to Batavia: interview
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bacon Brothers — Michael and Kevin — will be hitting the stage at Batavia Downs on Friday, playing songs from their new record, “Ballad of the Brothers,” as well as some old favorites. The pair, an Emmy-winning composer and an A-list actor, have been playing professionally together since the late […]
Former Border City Hose Co. chief admits to stealing over $18k in funds
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A former chief of the Border City Hose Company pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from the company. According to the NYS Comptroller’s Office, 71-year-old John Morabito admitted to stealing $18,772 from the fire company, which serves residents in Geneva and Waterloo. From 2015 to 2021, while Morabito was chief, […]
‘Nothing but a horror show:’ Inside account of Rochester Holiday Inn conditions
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As News 8 reported earlier this month, the property owner of the Holiday Inn on State Street in Downtown Rochester has been facing issues surrounding code violations in addition to the hotel management group, IHG Hotels, stating it was not taking reservations while the owner addresses “issues.” For the first time, […]
‘Any information helps:’ RPD looks to identify suspect tied to 2023 double homicide
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Nearly one year after a double homicide on North Clinton Avenue in the City of Rochester, police are asking for the community’s help in locating a person of interest they feel could provide essential information to their investigation. RPD posted photos of the man captured on surveillance footage on X (formerly […]
St. Bonaventure community mourns loss of beloved friar
OLEAN, N.Y. (WROC) – A beloved friar within the Saint Bonaventure University community has died. The university confirmed Fr. Dan Riley, OFM, died Wednesday at 81 years old. Fr. Dan was a Rochester-area native from the suburb of Charlotte. He graduated from St. Bonaventure in 1964 with a degree in philosophy. Fr. Dan was a […]
Lima High Alumni Reminisce At Reunion
Good times, good friends and good food were all found at the annual Lima High School Alumni Banquet on July 13 at Lima Country Club. The 2024 Alumni Reunion banquet was attended by around 75 people, 49 of them who graduated from the school which was open from 1919 to 1969. Lima merged with Honeoye Falls during the summer of 1969 to form Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District. Until 2019, the banquet celebrated the 50th anniversary class. This third banquet post-COVID celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Class of 1949, the 70th anniversary of the Class of 1954 and the 65th anniversary of the Class of 1959.
Von Miller Admits He Should Not Have Played Last Year
There is no question that production from Von Miller last year was disappointing. But no one was more disappointed than Von. Miller was incredibly forthcoming today during his press conference after practice at Training Camp in Rochester. Last season was disappointing from a production standpoint. He didn't register a single sack and only tallied up 3 tackles. That's not at all what you expect from Von Miller. As he said, "I'm Von Miller. I'm measured by sacks."
FBI: Scam that has cost senior citizens millions now in Rochester
A scam that largely targets senior citizens, convincing them to liquidate and hand over assets, is heating up again, according to the FBI. "The FBI has received numerous reports regarding these incidents across the country, including in the greater Rochester area," FBI officials said in an email Thursday, highlighting the scam. According to the...
RPD Bomb Squad investigates after car damaged by incendiary device
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester Police went to the area of Backus Street and Emerson Street after a gunshot was reported. They found that a car was damaged not by gunshots, but by the use of an incendiary device. The RPD Bomb Squad responded and is investigating. There were no...
Geneseo 2024, A Hidden Gem Of An Airshow
At Vintage Aviation News, our mission emphasizes the importance of allowing writers to craft aviation history. We aim to offer a platform for the next generation of aviation storytellers, all while upholding the honorable mission of preserving aviation history. We are thrilled to introduce Karolina Marek, a young and talented aviation photographer from Texas, to our readers with this article. We are excited to have Karolina on board and look forward to publishing more of her work!
Forty years later, swimmers plan to swim Canandaigua Lake again
CANANDAIGUA, NY — Swim the length of Canandaigua Lake? Are you nuts??! Actually, Gary Austin, who admits he has come up with some nutty ideas during his time, was right on the ball when he came up with the idea to challenge the group of swimmers he was teaching back in 1984. Give the guy credit for ruling out swimming the English Channel, and smartly nixing the idea to swim across Lake Ontario to Canada. ...
The Golisano Institute’s first-year lessons
Paychex founder and philanthropist Tom Golisano’s vision when creating a business school was to transform the entrepreneurial landscape and provide a better, more affordable path for student success. That vision is now more clearly in focus. A year ago, nearly half of the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship...
FBI warns of ‘precious metal’ scammers, reports over $55m in losses
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The FBI is warning of scammers who are tricking victims, typically the elderly, into liquidating their assets into cash, or use it buy precious metal. According to the FBI, the scammers will first present themselves to the victim as a government official, or a financial/tech expert, and claim the victim’s accounts […]
RPD Seeks Suspect in Attempted Carjacking
Rochester police are still looking for a suspect in an attempted armed carjacking. They say it happened just after 3 yesterday at Genesee Park Boulevard and Brooks Avenue in the 19th Ward. The suspect allegedly hopped into the backseat of the car with a knife, while the car was stopped...
St John's to celebrate 125th anniversary at Red Wings game
This year marks the 125th anniversary of St. John's Senior Living. This weekend, St. John's will kick off their anniversary commemorations with the Rochester Red Wings. St. John's president and CEO Charlie Runyon, Red Wings general manager Dan Mason, and Red Wings mascot Spikes join Good Day Rochester to tell us more.
Rochester print shop hosts t-shirt fundraiser for Verona Street Animal Society
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Local print shop, Tiny Fish Printing, is giving back to the community, with a laugh along the way. The company has made a special run t-shirt featuring the image of Bodega, the cat that lives in their Rochester location. Tiny Fish tells News 8 that they rescued him almost ten years […]
Brighton Landlord Tenant Project aims to stabilize renters, prevent homelessness
BRIGHTON, N.Y. — A new program in Brighton hopes to help stabilize folks in poverty. The Brighton Landlord Tenant Project will connect pro-bono lawyers with people facing evictions. Forty-two percent of people in Brighton are renters. Town Supervisor Bill Moehle says the goal here is to tackle systemic poverty...
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