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Rochester, New York Lilac Festival: Worth the Road-Trip!
The Rochester Lilac Festival is the city's herald of spring, welcoming residents and visitors alike with the enchanting beauty and fragrant aroma of lilacs, May 10-19, 2024 at Highland Park in Rochester, New York. This much-anticipated event offers an array of activities, entertainment, and, of course, the opportunity to marvel...
Proposed underground railroad corridor would go through Monroe County, unify historic sites
The Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State wants to connect historic sites statewide via a 500-mile scenic byway to increase tourism and improve the public's understanding of how Harriet Tubman and others helped enslaved people reach freedom before the Civil War. "It will elevate and tell the story of...
Monroe County Parks: Lilacs on track to bloom just in time for the Lilac Festival
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Just weeks away from the 126th Lilac Festival the one question on everyone’s mind is, are we going to see the lilacs at the festival? According to Mark Quinn, the Superintendent of Horticulture for Monroe County, we’re right on track for a great bloom. “Right now, looking at the lilacs, we’re […]
Motorists should expect increased traffic enforcement on Route 104. Here's why
Drivers in construction zones on State Route 104 in Irondequoit and Rochester will be under "intense scrutiny" in the coming months, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul's office. The stepped-up traffic enforcement comes after the state Department of Transportation last year recorded drivers in work zones on that highway going 110, 117 and 139 mph, according to the governor's office. One driver also crossed into a construction area and hit a sign.
RCSD hosts ‘Shark Tank’ initiative for student ideas
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Today students in the Rochester City School District got to be their own advocates, presenting their ideas on how to improve city schools. This was part of the district’s shark-tank presentation initiative in which students are tasked with presenting their ideas. Ruth Turner, the Deputy Superintendent of the Rochester City School […]
Groundbreaking of new fairlife facility in Webster held today
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The groundbreaking of Fairlife’s new facility in Webster took place Thursday morning. The project was announced back in May, with the projected completion date for the 745,000-square-foot milk processing and distribution facility being in 2025. The facility will be located on Tebor Road. The project represents a $650 million investment and […]
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