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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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
RPD searches for suspect who robbed Hudson Ave. store at gunpoint
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Police are searching for whomever robbed a store on Hudson Avenue at gunpoint late Monday night. According to the Rochester Police Department, just before 11 p.m., at least one suspect went into a convenience store. The suspect then showed their firearm and left with cash. There were no reports of injuries. […]
Chevy Chase returning to Rochester for ‘Christmas Vacation’ screening
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Chevy Chase is returning to Rochester during the upcoming holiday season for a special 35th anniversary screening of his classic comedy Christmas Vacation. Chase and his wife Jayni will participate in a live conversation and audience Q&A session on December 29, after a 7:30 p.m. screening of the film at the […]
Brighton students stung by bees during fire drill, high school under hold in place
ROCHESTER, N.Y., (WROC) — Brighton High School was put under a hold in place Monday, after multiple students were stung by bees during a fire drill. According to the Brighton Central School District, the stung students were taken to the health office for evaluation. Families of the impacted students will be notified by the school. […]
Fringe Festival to kick off Tuesday: New musical to debut
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Fringe Festival kicks off Tuesday night, so News 8 got an inside look at one of the performances expected to take the stage. Making its debut Tuesday night, the newly revised musical “Moses Man: Finding Home.” This homegrown musical had its first-ever workshop at the JCC 10 years ago. Now, […]
Crane arrives at URMC construction site
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A major expansion under way at the University of Rochester Medical Center hit a milestone Monday, with the arrival of a 246-foot tower crane. The crane will be placed on a pre-built foundation at the URMC campus construction site as part of its multi-year, 650,000-foot hospital expansion project. The project will […]
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