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City hopes to be first double dipper in New York's downtown revitalization initiative
Some of the highest office vacancy rates in Rochester are around Main and State streets downtown. But the city is hoping to change that by doing something no other community in New York has done: securing a second $10 million through the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative. Through seven rounds of funding awards, the state has never gone back to the same community a second time. “It's kind of like winning the lottery, right?” said Dana Miller, the city’s neighborhood and business development commissioner. “I mean, there's no rule against winning it twice, but your odds aren't that great.”
West Irondequoit pre-k program gets $1m in funding
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The West Irondequoit Central School District is getting $1 million in state funding to expand its universal pre-k program. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblywoman Sarah Clark toured the Pinegrove building Tuesday, a former elementary school in the district at the center of a $6 million plan to renovate three classrooms […]
Seneca Park Zoo welcomes new red panda cub from Binghamton
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Seneca Park Zoo is welcoming a new red panda cub named Asha from Binghamton Zoo! Similar to the zoo’s own cub Teddy Graham, Asha was abandoned by her mother and was being hand-raised at Binghamton Zoo. The AZA red Panda and Species Survival Plan recommended the transfer so that Teddy would […]
Tote bags support Rochester artists
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A tote bag hitting shelves at the public market in Rochester is part of a new initiative designed to promote easy access to fresh, healthy foods for people who receive SNAP benefits — and support local artists. The bags feature two different designs, with floral artwork on one side and a […]
Play Day returning to downtown Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Play Day is returning to Rochester this weekend. The free family event features games and stories, with food and drinks available to buy. It also highlights the entrepreneurial and volunteer achievements of local youth. Play Day takes place Saturday, September 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Rundel Memorial […]
Churchville certified as Climate Smart Community
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Village of Churchville was newly certified as part of New York State’s Climate Smart Communities certification program Tuesday. To be certified, a community must provably plan and carry out efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect itself against the cumulative effects of climate change. Churchville was one of 31 […]
Strong Museum celebrates ‘Sesame Street Weekend’ with giant Cookie Monster
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Strong National Museum of Play will be celebrating Sesame Street this weekend with a giant surprise! “Sesame Street Weekend at the Strong” invites kids to celebrate the decades-long children’s television series. Along with the usual exhibits, guests can participate in special activities — all with your favorite Sesame Street characters. […]
3 rescued after boat capsizes off Irondequoit Bay
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Three people were rescued Monday after a boat capsized near Irondequoit Bay. According to the US Coast Guard, two adults and a child were in the sailboat when it capsized. They were wearing life jackets. A Coast Guard crew was able to pull all three out of the water thanks to […]
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