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Lollypop Farm overwhelmed by large influx of kittens
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Lollypop Farm’s animal shelters are being overwhelmed by “kitten season,” the Humane Society announced Friday morning. Kitten season is described as a period during the fall and winter months when cats go into heat. This period of time can be a problem for animal shelters because the amount of kittens being […]
Born to sing, Pittsford grad makes Broadway debut
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Pittsford Mendon graduate Isa Antonetti is Broadway bound. The musical theatre major at Carnegie Mellon University recently learned she would be starring in her first Broadway musical this Spring. Antonetti stopped by News 8 to share the exciting news. “You have to pinch me still because rehearsals are in January and […]
1899 Victorian still stands in Richmond | Then and Now
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — This single-family Victorian sits on a park-like, street-to-street property in Richmond. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom residence, built in 1899, according to various real-estate websites, features a front-facing gable and original stained glass in the interior doorway, according to its listing on SILive.com when it was home of the week. The house at 156 Clarke Ave. also features three fireplaces and a modern eat-in kitchen.
Vietnam veterans honored in Wayne County
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Vietnam veterans participated in a a commemorative pinning ceremony in Wayne County Friday. The ceremony served as a formal welcome home recognizing and honoring the service of Vietnam veterans. Veterans received a commemorative lapel pin to symbolize the nation’s deep gratitude for their service. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney hosted the ceremony.
An open letter to Judge Paul Warren
As abuse victims, what is our offense? Apparently, standing up to try to finally get justice and being “stubborn” about it. Read the letter. As a victim of a sexual predator Catholic priest, I am troubled by your characterization of abuse victims as I’ve read in the press. It would seem that rather than blame the Catholic Church for being a predatory criminal organization, you’re blaming victims and their lawyers for their “stubbornness.”
Now open: Ware to Wear, Homechow kiosk at 777 Culver Road in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two businesses are now open at 777 Culver Road in Rochester. On the first floor and in front, is Ware to Wear! It’s a new clothing and accessory boutique, with both vintage finds and new items, all curated by owner Nick Schroeder. Before opening his own brick-and-mortar, Schroeder worked at Marshall’s, […]
Wegmans East Avenue Grocery Run eyes record turnout
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It’s time to sign up for a great race for a good cause. The 15th annual Wegmans East Avenue Grocery Run is Saturday, November 2nd. Kerrie Merz launched this in 2010 and says last year more than 1,200 runners, donors, and sponsors helped support Foodlink and dozens of other food pantries […]
RPD searches for suspect that shot occupied car on Brown St.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police are searching for the suspects who fired gunshots that hit an occupied car in the area of Brown Street. Officers were called to Brown Street and Saxton Street for a ShotSpotter activation. A 911 caller stated their vehicle was hit by bullets in that area. Nobody in the vehicle […]
Weather Forecast: A sunny and warm weekend ahead
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The remainder of Saturday will be as quiet and clear as the first part. The only change happens when the sun goes down and our temperatures generally drop into the low 40s, with upper 30s being more likely the further from the lakes that you are. Into Sunday we start the […]
It’s almost time: Average date for Rochester to see its first snow
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — For all of the snow lovers out there, your time is coming! The snow season will soon be arriving in Rochester and its surrounding areas! Average temperatures start to fall, the leaves fall off the trees and those who don’t love the colder temperatures head south. But, have you ever wondered […]
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