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Weather Forecast: Rain chances on the rise into the new work week
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — We’ll see mostly clear skies for the overnight hours as lows slip to the mid 60s. Monday, we’ll start out dry with growing cloud cover through the day eventually culminating in a few showers and storms into the late afternoon and into the evening as a disorganized low pressure moves to […]
Active search underway to locate person who was ejected from motorboat in Sodus Bay
Sodus Point, N.Y. — Police say an active search is underway in Sodus Bay to find one person who was ejected from a motorboat Sunday night. Deputies say the boat had made a hard turn, ejecting two people from the boat. Police say one person was rescued from the...
Local company helps build dream playset for young cancer patient
Spencerport, N.Y. — Wonder Windows, Showers and Baths teamed up with Roc Solid Foundation on Saturday to build a dream playset for a Spencerport child undergoing cancer treatment. The playset features slides, swings, and climbing elements designed to provide endless fun and adventure. The project aims to bring joy...
RPD: Teen arrested on Durnan Street for waving gun on blue light camera
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A teenager was arrested Friday night in Rochester, after police said they saw him waving a gun around on a blue light surveillance camera. Investigators say the 15-year-old boy flashed the firearm in the air around 8:35 p.m. Police said he ran away when officers got to the scene. The boy […]
Health and Wellness Fair honors community member who passed away in 2022
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Folks in Rochester came together Saturday to remember the legacy of a fellow community member who passed away. Holding its second annual Health and Wellness Fair – the Helen Barrett Montgomery School number 50 honors Barbara “Punkin” Love-Garay, the mother of Principal Lakisha Taylor. Punkin was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer […]
Newark Pilots host Wayne County MOST program
Last week, the Newark Pilots hosted the Wayne County MOST program for a night of family fun. MOST, or Maximizing Out of School Time, is a group focusing on afterschool and enrichment opportunities for kids in Wayne County during “out of school time.”. Attendees were encouraged to run the...
Why is the sky blue?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The last few days in Rochester have been nothing short of beautiful. Warm temperatures and mostly clear skies, allowing for the sun to shine. But, have you ever sat down and wondered why the sky is blue? Let’s break it down. The short answer is that when sunlight reach the earth’s […]
Ontario County Sheriff's Office searching for missing man last seen in Victor
Victor, N.Y. — The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing man last seen in Victor on Sunday. Deputies say that Reginald “Reggie” Vardon, 83, was last seen leaving the Autumn Grove Apartments on East Victor Road. Vardon is described as 5-foot-1, 110 pounds,...
Palmyra announces 'Harvest on the Canal' will replace Canaltown Days
Palmyra, N.Y. — It's the end of a 55-year-old tradition in Wayne County. The Union Agricultural Society of Palmyra announced on Friday that a new celebration called Harvest on the Canal will be replacing Canaltown Days. The event will welcome visitors with a 5K race, a car show, and...
A few more clouds move in Sunday
Sunday July 21, 2024 — A weak cold front will cross the region Sunday afternoon, bringing with it an very slight opportunity for an isolated shower. The north country is more likely to see a few showers, but with the lack of synoptic moisture available for this system, any showers will be very light in nature.
My View: A surprise encounter leads to memories of an historic event
A few days ago my wife and I drove to Rochester to hear New York Times columnist Bret Stephens speak. We were so impressed with his delivery and content. It was well worth the drive. I ran into my former high school physics teacher there. We had a chance to...
Shawn Magishie | MMB + CO
MMB+CO welcomes Shawn Magishie as an Assurance Associate I. He is a graduate of Alfred University. Announce your new employees, promotions, board positions, community notes and leaders in your organization to the Rochester Business Journal’s influential audience. The information in the Movers & Shakers section is provided by the submitter.
KeyBank Just Announced It’s Closing These 7 Branches in 2024
Banks continue to shut down branches, and your bank may be the next one to close its doors. The trend has affected banks like Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and TD Bank. It has also led to the closing of KeyBank branches. KeyBank recently announced its plans to close several...
AJ Bellavia | APD Engineering & Architecture
AJ Bellavia, Director of Quality, APD Engineering & Architecture. AJ Bellavia joins APD as the Director of Quality, bringing 39 years of industry experience. He will develop and implement standards, project processes and reviews to ensure the efficient production of high-quality construction documents. Additionally, AJ will mentor young professionals at APD, sharing his vast knowledge in the industry.
Photos: Centurion “Order of Saint Maurice” award presented to Geneseo Veteran by grandson
John D. Elden, who served in the Korean War, was awarded the Centurian level Order of Saint Maurice by the National Infantry Association at Liberty Village in Geneseo on Sunday by his grandson, Keith W. Elden, an officer in the Army Infantry. The Centurian is the second highest level of award given through the Order of Saint Maurice.
Stickers and smiles at the Brockport Farmers Market
Smiles and stickers were in abundance Sunday, July 14, at the Brockport Farmers Market and the Voter Registration table sponsored by the Sweden and Clarkson Democratic Committees. Highlights included visits by Erin Skinner, candidate for NY State Supreme Court, and Ella Marshall, candidate for Monroe County Family Court. Shoppers were able to get their questions answered about the work of each of those courts, and both candidates commented about the high quality of products they purchased and the friendly people they met.
Sheriff Baxter calls for community to help fight ‘lawlessness,’ attacks on law officers
MONROE COUNTY, N.Y. — Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter released a video Friday in which he noted that attacks on law officers were up 46% last year — and called upon the community to help fight what he characterized as a wave of “lawlessness.”. “Police officers need...
Roberts Wesleyan star overcomes 'challenging times' to chase her Olympic dreams
CHILI — Before taking off to Paris for the Summer Olympics, pole vaulter Brynn King received a gift from a young Chili boy name Jett Tortora. Tortora handed the Roberts Wesleyan national champion a miniature cardboard vault and a homemade card that read, "Good luck Brynn. I hope you win a (medal). Love Jett." Tortora even made a mini cardboard version of King jumping. When King asked how high was the bar, Tortora said 15 feet, 5 inches.
Armed Robbery on Jones Avenue: Dollar General Employee Targeted
(WNY News Now) – Rochester – In a brazen daylight incident, a Dollar General employee was robbed at gunpoint on Jones Avenue in Rochester, N.Y., on Wednesday afternoon. Rochester Police responded to a report of a gunpoint robbery on Jones Avenue near Parkway at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers found a 33-year-old man who reported being robbed at gunpoint.
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