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Webster celebrates 5th annual Barry’s Irish Festival
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Saturday, folks in Webster celebrated the fifth annual Barry’s Irish Festival. “Our favorite part about this event at Barry’s Irish Festival is seeing every single person and every single smile that comes through that door and being able to say hi to them and really make that part of our own day,” […]
Bridging the Gap: Local religious leaders, law enforcement gather with community members
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Local law enforcement and members of the Helping Hand Missionary Baptist Church came together for their annual “Bridging the Gap” community get-together Saturday afternoon. The idea, organizers said, is to help improve relations between officers and local residents. It’s a day of fellowship, food and fun, organizers said, adding that 99% of […]
Women’s Foundation of Genesee Valley hosts 30th anniversary celebration gala
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Women’s Foundation of Genesee Valley celebrated 30 years of work in the community to uplift the voices of women and girls Saturday evening. The foundation’s 30th anniversary celebration gala recognized the support of its mission. Established in 1994, the foundation aims to create lasting social change through programs that help […]
Penfield wins rain delayed opener against Thomas
Anthony Theodorakakos took a handoff 49 yards to the house and sealed a season opening win for Penfield, even if it took two days to complete. The Patriots began their season at home against Webster Thomas Friday night. However, storms stopped the game with Penfield driving in the third quarter and the Titans holding a […]
NYSP: Drunk driver slams into Manchester home
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A drunk driver slammed into a home in Manchester, just outside of Palmyra Saturday night, according to State Police. Troopers said a 25-year-old man was driving a Toyota down Miner Road when he blew through the intersection at State Rt. 21, leaving the road before crashing into a home in the […]
OAE loses season operner 27-13
Oakfield-Alabama/Elba dropped its season opener on Saturday, losing to Letchworth/Warsaw/Perry 27-13.OAE Stats:QB Gavin Armbrewster - Six carries, 42 yards, one rushing TD while going 6-9 passing for 53 YardsRB/LB Avery Watterson - Seven carries and two Receptions for 61 total yards; on defense, 16 tackles.RB/LB
N.Y. woman is newest millionaire after major sweepstakes win at Atlantic City casino
A New York woman is now a millionaire after she won a sweepstakes grand prize at a casino in Atlantic City, N.J. The woman was awarded the $1 million grand prize at the finale of the $1.5 Millionaire Maker Sweepstakes that kicked off on Memorial Day weekend — courtesy of Caesars, Harrah’s Resort and Tropicana Atlantic City.
Webster native killed in the line of duty honored during SU game
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Syracuse University paused Saturday night to remember one of its own; a Webster native and Cleveland Police Officer who was shot and killed July 4 while on duty. 27-year-old Jamieson Ritter graduated from McQuaid Jesuit High School in 2015. He then graduated from Syracuse University in 2019. He later joined the Cleveland […]
New York State Forcing Businesses To Stop Doing This
New York State has new rules about using gift cards. This is great if you have gift cards that have been sitting in your drawer and you live in New York State. You know how you have had them there are they are sitting there for a while and you are wondering if they expire? Maybe your gift cards take money off every year that it sits there.
New York’s Game-Changing Education and Savings Laws: What You Need to Know!
A new law makes it easier for parents to save for their children's college education. It allows 529 college savings accounts to be used for paying off education loans and transferring funds to Roth IRAs. This update aligns New York State’s rules with federal laws and offers more ways to use saved money. Research shows that having college savings can increase the likelihood of attending college.
Police Kill Man In This Town In New York State
Police officers in the Buffalo suburb of Orchard Park had their hands full this past weekend after responding to a chaotic scene near Hawthorne Drive and Poplar Avenue around 9 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024. Officers responded to a 911 call that reported there was some altercation or fight...
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