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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 […]
8 Famous People Who Were Arrested In WNY
You might be surprised, but there have been celebrities who got themselves into legal trouble in Buffalo and Western New York. They had the honor of spending some time in our local jails. Do you remember any of these famous arrests?. Two Country Stars Arrested In 'Horse Incident'. You can...
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 […]
RCSD will hold public hearings to improve Receivership schools
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester City School District announced public hearings after six of its schools have been identified as “Receivership schools.” According to the NYS Department of Education, a school would be placed under Receivership if it was identified for the Comprehensive Support and Improvement model (CSI). Superintendent receivers exercise more authority to […]
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. […]
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, […]
Conversance Business Solutions opens new office in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monday was a day for celebration, as the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce helped Conversance Business Solutions mark the grand opening of its new office in Rochester. A ribbon cutting commemorated the opening Monday afternoon. Now located on W. Broad Street, the organization aims to service local businesses, helping to boost […]
Chevy Chase to attend 35th anniversary screening of ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ in Rochester
Chevy Chase is coming to Rochester for a 35th anniversary screening of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” The comedy legend and his wife, Jayni, will be at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St., for the 7:30 p.m. screening on Sunday, Dec. 29, and afterward will share stories and take audience questions...
Gov. Hochul: ‘Statewide Discrepancies’ in application of Bail Law reforms
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Speaking in a gaggle with reporters Monday afternoon following a funding announcement surrounding public safety, Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the topic of Criminal Justice reforms, specifically Bail Reform Laws. These were first enacted in 2019 under then-Governor Andrew Cuomo, initially taking effect in 2020, and ended cash bail for misdemeanors, as […]
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