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J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge kicks off tonight, roads will close
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The 32nd annual running of the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge kicks off tonight — and drivers are warned of road closures. Over 4,000 employees from over 100 companies are expected to take part in the 3.5-mile run, which is happening at 7 p.m. Thursday night at Innovative Field. This is the […]
Elevator to be added to West Herr Auditorium Theatre
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An elevator is being added to the West Herr Auditorium Theatre! Construction crews will begin the next step in bringing elevator access to the second-floor lobby at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre, by opening the wall between the Theatre portion of the building, and the West Herr Performing Arts Center. The […]
Mosquitoes have emerged in New York. How to reduce the common pests where you live
With mosquitoes already out and about, there are some simple things you can do to protect yourself from disease-causing and nuisance varieties. Warmer winters and climate change have contributed to mosquitoes expanding their home range. Those same factors, including more rain events in the winter and heavier rain events in general, can create conditions favorable for mosquito propagation.
24th Annual Flags for Vets at local cemetery
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Every year in honor of Memorial Day many local groups and organizations partner to place American flags at veterans graves here in Rochester. The groups Excellus Veterans Network, Excellus Bluecross Blueshield, local Boy Scout troops, and staff at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery all gathered today and placed nearly six thousand American flags […]
Local Spotlight: Fort Ontario Hosts Conference on Black Military History
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Here's what's in store for the 2024 19th Ward Square Fair
The Square Fair, hosted by the 19th Ward Community Association, is returning in 2024 on June 1. The Fair features local vendors, crafters, and non-profit organizations, offering them a platform to sell their products and promote their programs and services. The event also includes entertainment, diverse food options, and fun activities for all ages.
New York’s “Most Underrated” City Declared by Experts Makes No Sense
Move over Utica, New York has a city that's even more overlooked. Today's Homeowner, which is a website that specializes in home improvement tips, decided to explore the world of travel blogging with its new list, "Most Underrated Town in Every State." They could have enjoyed some credibility had they...
Demario Strickland to serve as RCSD interim superintendent
Current Deputy Superintendent Demario Strickland will serve as the Rochester City School District's next interim superintendent, the school board announced Thursday. Strickland has been with the district since 2021 and before that spent nine years as an administrator in Buffalo Public Schools. He has been deputy superintendent since March 2023. He also served as dean of students in New York City.
New York’s “Most Underrated” City Declared by Experts Makes No Sense
Move over Utica, New York has a city that's even more overlooked. Today's Homeowner, which is a website that specializes in home improvement tips, decided to explore the world of travel blogging with its new list, "Most Underrated Town in Every State." They could have enjoyed some credibility had they...
Lawsuit accuses Wegmans of ‘false and misleading information’ about sunscreen
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Wegmans is facing a class action lawsuit, which alleges that its sunscreen is harmful to the environment. According to the lawsuit, Wegman’s store brand sunscreen says on the bottle “Reef Conscious,” which means the product is safe for reef ecosystems. The bottle also says “Formula is compliant with Hawaii SB2571,” a […]
Initiative to restore vandalized park tables
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An exciting collaboration to restore and rebuild vandalized park tables at Durand Eastman Park. Mayor Malik Evans and the Department of Environmental Services teamed up with Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES after the school requested to help revamp the vandalized tables. Organizers tell us the City Parks Bureau gave the materials to the […]
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