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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 […]
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...
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 […]
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 […]
Student Lifeline Act signed into law
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Monday establishing a statewide campaign to help prevent suicide and promote mental health on college campuses. The Student Lifeline Act was sponsored by Senator Samra Brouk and Assemblywoman Sarah Clark. It requires colleges across New York to print information about the state’s 988 Suicide and […]
Two more tornadoes added to New York's record-breaking total
New York’s record-breaking tornado total in 2024 continues to grow, with two more occurring in Western New York during Monday’s storms. The two additional twisters, one in Grand Island and one in Pembroke, bring the yearly total to 31. The previous record of 25 was set in 1992. Grand Island tornado ...
Trains for Historic High-Speed Rail to Be Built in New Upstate NY Factory
Plans are in-place for a massive factory to be built in Upstate New York, one that will aid in the creation of a new high-speed rail line on the West Coast. As reported by The Associated Press and shared by New York Upstate, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Monday that a new train factory will be constructed in the town of Horseheads, NY.
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