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Man sentenced on federal charges in double homicide that led to RPD officer's death
Rochester, N.Y. — A convicted killer with alleged ties to the man who murdered Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz was sentenced Wednesday. Deadrick Fulwiley is set to serve 18 years in prison on federal drug and weapons charges. He pleaded guilty in May, admitting to trying to sell marijuana and possessing a machine gun.
UR ranks among best medical schools in the nation for research, primary care
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released the 2024 Best Medical Schools in Research and 2024 Best Medical Schools in Primary Care, with the University of Rochester appearing on both. The School of Medicine and Dentistry at UR tied for 32nd place on the Best Medical Schools: Research list...
TechRochester event examines Micron Technology’s regional impact
TechRochester is hosting an event tomorrow focused on Micron Technology’s plans to construct the largest semiconductor fabrication facility in U.S. history within the newly designated NY Tech Corridor spanning Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo and how that project will impact the area. The event will be held from 7:30 a.m....
RIT lists local grads
ROCHESTER — Rochester Institute of Technology celebrated the following local graduates recently:. Jade Myers, Canandaigua, Ph.D. in mechanical and industrial engineering; Alex Collom, Marion, BS and MS in cybersecurity; Ashley Ross, Waterloo, BFA in film and animation; Tori Wicksall, Geneva, BFA in studio arts; Justin Carmona, Ovid, BS in robotics and manufacturing engineering technology and MS in manufacturing and mechanical systems integration; Devin Grover, Canandaigua, BFA in film and animation.
TRAINING CAMP New year has start near Rochester
Some big changes will emerge starting Wednesday when the Buffalo Bills open training camp at St. John Fisher University outside of Rochester on Wednesday. We cannot help but be sentimental that the summers were once at the State University of New York at Fredonia, especially during the real four Super Bowl glory years of the early 1990s.
Pioneer Millworks, RIT receive EPA grants aimed at sustainable construction
Pioneer Millworks of Farmington and Rochester Institute of Technology have received grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that are aimed at reducing future greenhouse gas emissions in the construction industry. The EPA awarded 38 grants totaling $160 million nationwide to support businesses that manufacture construction materials and products to...
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...
Storage Solutions Firm Leases 151,000SF in Webster, NY
JLL has completed a 151,169-square-foot industrial lease for Ranger Design at 700 Resende Rd., a two-building property that was part of the former Xerox campus in Webster, New York. JLL represented the landlord, locally based Tessy Plastics Corp., which acquired the property as part of its portfolio acquisition from Xerox...
Local attorney calls Webster traffic incident the norm, not the exception
WEBSTER, N.Y. (WROC) — When Webster Police Sergeant Mike Wilder arrived on Orchard Street in the Village of Webster on April 1 for reports of a man passed out in a parked car, there was nothing about his response out of the ordinary – at first. But after he acknowledged he knew the off-duty Rochester […]
New York State Women of Distinction Award goes to: Daisy Rivera Algarin
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The New York State Women of Distinction Award was presented to Daisy Rivera Algarin Friday. She received the recognition due to her decades of work as a community servant bettering the Greater Rochester Area, and for her focus on empowering the Latina community. Daisy Rivera Algarin is a co-founder and current […]
‘Our thoughts are with the family:’ MCSO ends search for Jeffrey Hoffere at Lehigh Station Trail
HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has ended the search for Jeffrey Hoffere at Lehigh Station Trail in Henrietta. Deputies said they were unable to find Hoffere in the swampy area and woods near Lehigh Station Trail and East Henrietta Road. The investigation into his whereabouts will continue. Deputies were told Hoffere […]
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...
Rochester man sentenced to four years in prison on gun charge
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man has been sentenced to four years in prison for a gun charge. On August 12, 2023, 30-year-old Edward A. Pearce was arrested during a traffic stop on Dewey Avenue. Officers said Pearce had a loaded pistol in his waistband. Pearce was charged and convicted of being a felon […]
Photos: DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL at the Marriott Theatre
Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences is presenting DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL!, an adaptation of Mo Willems' award-winning children's book. This one-hour musical journey, directed by Lorenzo Rush Jr., and choreographed by Matthew Weidenbener, with music direction by Otto Vogel, is running now through August 11. Each performance will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the cast for children to stay engaged and get involved.
Mets Daily Prospect Report, 7/19/24: Rudick rocks one
SYRACUSE 13, ROCHESTER 2 (BOX) A nine-run 5th inning propelled Syracuse to an easy win over the Rochester Red Wings in their first game out of the break. Both Rhylan Thomas and Luke Ritter had three-hit days, Carlos Cortes went deep, and Brett Baty walked three times (a potentially encouraging sign as he works through approach issues). Meanwhile, Tylor Megill struck out seven, though he did also walk four.
Good Question: What are those traffic arms on the Thruway?
VICTOR, N.Y. — If your summer road trips have taken you on the New York State Thruway, maybe you’ve seen a new safety feature at several exits in our area. A traffic gate is maybe not what you’d expect to see when you’re driving at 65 miles per hour on the Thruway, and you won’t see it in action, at least not during the summer months.
TLC’s Forbidden Love: Exploring All Filming Locations
TLC’s ‘Forbidden Love’ is a reality docuseries that explores the relationships of four couples who try to make it work despite having opposite faiths and beliefs. As they navigate their differences, the couples’ unity and relationship are put to the ultimate test. Given the differing opinions of the families, it proves to add even more hurdles and clashes between the couples. They must compromise one thing or the other if they want to make it work with their respective partners.
Cheesy Eddie's to offer free cheesecake for National Cheesecake Day
Rochester, N.Y. — Cheesy Eddie's is preparing for its 13th annual National Cheesecake Day celebration, coming up July 26. For the first time, both Cheesy Eddie's locations are participating in the tradition of offering free cheesecake slices. The location at 602 South Ave. in Rochester will be open from...
Follow-Up Friday: Newark soccer team plays national tournament
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A Newark U17 soccer team earned a spot at nationals, but its members need support to get there. Thanks to our views, the boys’ soccer team is at nationals right now. PIX11’s Monica Morales has a happy update. Watch the video player for the whole story.
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