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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 […]
New York State Home To Oldest Running Rollercoaster In America
We are halfway through Summer but you still have a chance to ride the oldest continuous-running rollercoaster in America without leaving the "Empire State" If you are looking for a reason to grab the kids or your friends and have some fun at a New York State amusement park, this is your reason.
Spencerport Canal Days – July 27 & 28
Perusing the food truck offerings is a highlight at the Spencerport Canal Days and this year’s line up will not disappoint. There are favorites that will make a return appearance and new food trucks to try. Returning this year are:. •Wraps on Wheels. •House of Whacks (macaroni and cheese)
Rochester Pride Parade sees huge turnout on a perfect day: 'This is the best year yet'
Rochesterians came out in droves Saturday to show their support during the Rochester Pride Parade and Festival. The celebration of LGBTQ life saw its greatest turnout yet, with organizers saying there were more than 250 marching units and tens of thousands of people on the street. The parade itself lasted more than two hours. ...
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.
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.
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...
Town of Phelps gets $1M grant
PHELPS — The town has been awarded a $1 million grant to replace a culvert on Melvin Hill Road that carries water from a tributary to the Canandaigua Lake Outlet. Town Supervisor Bill Wellman announced the grant in a press release. The grant, through the state’s BRIDGE NY initiative, was announced earlier this month by the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Driven high school student awarded Carey Gabay scholarship
SODUS — Kathya Aguilera Murillo’s hard work has earned her a full ride to the State University of New York’s School of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse. She is the recipient of a scholarship from the Carey Gabay Foundation, which was announced by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul earlier this spring.
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.
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.
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.
Hilton man reels in record-breaking longnose gar
Chuck Zimmerman of Hilton set a new state record for longnose gar on June 21, 2024. Using a topwater swimbait, Zimmerman reeled in a 15-pound, 14-ounce longnose gar from Butterfield Lake in Jefferson County. The record-breaking catch surpassed the previous state record longnose gar, caught from Lake Champlain in 2018, by one pound and four ounces.
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...
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