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Monroe Medical Service gets donation for transportation needs
Medical Motor Service of Rochester & Monroe County Inc. has received a donation of $75,000 from Robert W. Hurlbut, president and CEO of the Hurlbut Care Communities, to maintain, improve and expand transportation services by replacing vehicles nearing end of life. Tim Kohlmeier, executive director of Medical Motor Service. “On...
Innovation, enhancement drive increased college enrollment according to local universities
St. John Fisher University is readying to welcome its largest first-year class to-date, bucking the recent trend in the decline in college enrollments across the country. Fisher has more than 700 first-year registrations for fall, said Jose Perales, the university’s vice president for enrollment management, adding that the group is not only the largest, but also the most academically qualified and most diverse pool of applicants in its history.
Community theater readies for showtime in Clifton Springs. What's behind the curtain?
CLIFTON SPRINGS, NY — The Phelps-Clifton Springs Community Theatre is at it again this summer. Now celebrating its 47th year, the community theater group is staging "Bright Star." Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. July 25 through July 27 and 2 p.m. July 28 in the air-conditioned Midlakes High School auditorium, 1554 Route 488, Clifton Springs.
Rochester Latina leader and community advocate receives NYS Women of Distinction award
Daisy Rivera Algarin has been named a “NYS Women of Distinction,” selected for her decades of work in the public sector to better the Greater Rochester area, particularly the Latina community. “Daisy has been a trailblazer for Rochester’s Latina community,” said state Senator Jeremy Cooney, who announced the...
Livonia brings back youth boys basketball camp
The Livonia Bulldogs boys basketball program hosted their youth basketball camp from July 15 to July 18. Bulldogs boys head basketball coach Jonah Martin was overwhelmed with joy, bringing back the camp for the first time in a few years.
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...
Gary O. Thater
LE ROY — Gary O. Thater passed away July 16, 2024 at age 77. He is predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Leah Thater. He survived by his sisters, Audrey Easton and Barbara Acomb, both of Batavia; his brother, Clarence Thater II of Le Roy; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; special cousin, Norman (Barb) Thater.
Motorcyclist killed in Ontario County crash identified
A 36-year-old man from Rushville was killed in a motorcycle crash in Gorham, Ontario County, early Friday, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies found Daniel Blauvelt dead in the area of State Route 245 and County Road 18, the sheriff’s office said in a news release. An initial investigation suggests Blauvelt was...
Village Gate celebrates pride
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Village Gate in Rochester celebrated pride Sunday with a celebration filled with family-fun activities all afternoon. Dozens of vendors were in attendance for people to enjoy. The community was also able to take part in arts and crafts activities, enjoy live music, take home photo booth pictures, and more. Village Gate […]
Syracuse Mets sweep Rochester with 4-3 win
Syracuse, NY - The Syracuse Mets beat the Rochester Red Wings, 4-3, on Sunday afternoon. The win completed Syracuse’s three-game sweep over Rochester, and the Mets have now won seven of their last eight games. Syracuse (60-35, 14-7) got the scoring started in the bottom of the second inning....
Local graduate organizes run, raises money to support epilepsy solutions
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – One local high school graduate is working to combat the stigma around epilepsy. Amer Armbruster, an avid runner and a graduate of Honeoye Falls-Lima High School, tells us he was diagnosed with juvenile absence epilepsy in 2019. This is his third year organizing a 5k-10k race called ‘Seize the day: Amer’s […]
7 New England Neighborhoods Among the Most In-Demand in the Nation
Here in New England, we know we're lucky to live in one of the best parts of the US. Over the years, countless studies have directed high praise towards our region. Last year, a WalletHub study announced the best small cities in the country, and eight New England towns made the list. Our area has also been highlighted for having the hottest zip codes, most underrated destinations, safest towns and best small cities in the nation, coolest small towns, and so on.
More clouds but no rain in Rochester Sunday
Sunday July 21, 2024 — A weak cold front crossed the region Sunday afternoon and a few showers did pop up in southern Ontario, Canada as the front approached. However, most of the showers have faded out as they cross Lake Ontario, before reaching Rochester. High temperatures ended up in the lower 80s, and while much of the day had relatively lower humidity levels, dew points have jumped into the mid-60s over the course of the early afternoon.
Rushville man killed in Ontario County motorcycle crash
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man from Rushville was killed in a motorcycle crash in Ontario County Friday morning. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Daniel Blauvelt was found dead in the crash in the area of Rt. 245 and County Road 18 in the Town of Gorham. Deputies said Blauvelt was heading […]
ROCHESTER MAN ALREADY SERVING 30 YEAR SENTENCE, SENTENCED TO AN ADDITIONAL 20 YEARS IN PRISON
(WNY News Now) – ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a 31-year-old resident of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 100 kilograms or more of marijuana, and possession of a machine gun, was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. The sentence will be served concurrent to a 30-year sentence Fulwiley received in New York State Court for committing two homicides in July 2022 with Kelvin Vickers and Raheem Robinson. Vickers was also convicted of murdering Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz and wounding Officer Sino Seng.
Syracuse beats Rochester, 8-5, on Saturday night at NBT Bank Stadium
Syracuse, NY - The Syracuse Mets jumped out to an early 7-0 lead and never looked back en route to an 8-5 victory over the Rochester Red Wings on Saturday night at NBT Bank Stadium. With the win, Syracuse improves to a new high-water mark of 24 games above .500 this season. The Mets are now also tied for first place in the second half International League standings.
Clarkson Historical Society holding annual Summer Camp
Summer School Camp at the Clarkson Academy will be a four-day experience in cursive writing, reading, games, stories, history, and music – all typical at schools, including one-room schools, in the 1940s and 50s. The Summer School Camp is for 20 students going into fourth and fifth grades. It...
Police investigating vandalism at Spot Coffee
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Officers with the Rochester Police Department say Spot Coffee on East Avenue in Rochester was vandalized Friday evening. A preliminary investigation suggests that a suspect kicked one of the front windows of the business and broke it. Officers say the suspect also broke a window on the front door. Anyone with […]
Man accused of opening fire on Rochester police car pleads not guilty
Rochester, N.Y. — The man who allegedly opened fire on a police car on the city's west side Thursday afternoon pleaded not guilty Friday morning. Ronald Adams, 20, is charged with attempted aggravated murder, two counts of reckless endangerment, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of stolen property.
Red Wings swept in Syracuse
The Rochester Red Wings finished off a rocky three-game road trip in Syracuse in a sweep as they fell to the Mets on Sunday, 4-3. It was the fourth straight loss overall for the Red Wings dating back to the final game before the All-Star break. Syracuse pulled ahead for...
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