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FLOODED: What happened in Webster Monday?
Early this afternoon, it started raining in Webster. For awhile, it felt like it might never stop. When all was said and done, radar estimates parts of Webster picked up half a foot of water in just a few short hours. All the while, other parts of the region didn’t see a drop of rain. […]
Flood damage in Monroe County after Monday’s rainfall
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A multitude of roads and yards around Monroe County were left flooded Monday evening after heavy storms hit the area. Folks around Webster appeared to have been hit the hardest. Several roads were left to be cleaned up, creeks were left raging and some people dealt with hail and lightning, especially […]
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Rochester region
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Wayne County and Monroe County. A severe thunderstorm was detected near Irondequoit, moving east at 25 mph. The storm is producing wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail. Radar indicates potential hail damage to vehicles and possible wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Affected areas include Rochester, Irondequoit, Webster, Ontario, Newark, Williamson, Marion, Lyons, Sodus, and Walworth. Residents are advised to take precautions to protect their property and seek shelter from the severe weather. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Rochester region
Wegmans ranks #1 on Fortune’s ‘Best Workplaces in Retail’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Wegmans has ranked first on the 2024 “Best Workplaces in Retail” list. The list comes from Fortune, who analyzed survey responses from thousands of employees in the retail industry. This has been the ninth time that Wegmans has scored at the top of the list. Last year, the grocery store chain […]
Dream Theater 40th Anniversary Tour coming to Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The progressive metal legends of Dream Theater are bringing their 40th Anniversary Tour to Rochester. An Evening With Dream Theater makes its way to Kodak Center on March 17. Dream Theater, known for hits such as “Pull Me Under” and “The Spirit Carries On,” has been nominated for three GRAMMY awards, […]
At Fringe: One-man show bringing Robert Frost to life
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Fringe Festival is here with so many great productions on the schedule to check out. Pete Saracino is doing his one-man show at the JCC called “In His Own Words: An Evening with Robert Frost.” He joined anchor Brennan Somers on Sunrise to talk about bringing the four-time Pulitzer […]
Goldie Hawn to receive George Eastman Award in Rochester
Goldie Hawn is coming to Rochester Oct. 22 to accept the 2024 George Eastman Award, the George Eastman Museum announced Tuesday. Tickets for the 8 p.m. event go on sale to museum members at 10 a.m. Sept. 17 and to the general public at 10 a.m. Sept. 24. at eastman.org/eastmanawardd2024. Prices are $150, $250...
17-year-old accused of shooting and killing man in car on Cuba Place
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A 17-year-old has been accused of murdering a man on Cuba Place last month. On August 30, Rochester police said 39-year-old James Jackson, Jr. was sitting in his car when he was shot multiple times. He tried to drive away but crashed into a pole. He was taken to URMC but […]
RCSD will hold public hearings to improve Receivership schools
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester City School District announced public hearings after six of its schools have been identified as “Receivership schools.” According to the NYS Department of Education, a school would be placed under Receivership if it was identified for the Comprehensive Support and Improvement model (CSI). Superintendent receivers exercise more authority to […]
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