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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 […]
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 […]
NYC students to receive lessons on reparations, abolishing the police
(The Center Square) – Public school students in New York City will receive lessons critical of capitalism and asserting that Black Americans should receive reparations, that student loans are equivalent to “debt peonage,” the tenets of the Black Lives Matter movement and arguments for abolishing the police. The 520-page Black Studies Curriculum, which is being implemented by New York City Public Schools this fall, provides lesson plan outlines for teachers on controversial topics like the case for reparations, voter ID laws and the difference between...
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, […]
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