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Tim Artessa named principal of Holley Elementary School
Holley Central School District’s Board of Education has approved Tim Artessa as the new principal of Holley Elementary School. Artessa has served as Holley Elementary School’s assistant principal since September 2016. He will succeed Karri Schiavone, who is now serving as the district’s superintendent. Prior to Holley,...
Camp Abilities completes its 29th year empowering the visually impaired
Did you know that Brockport is the home to Camp Abilities, a week-long educational sports camp for visually impaired children? This unique camp takes place annually at the SUNY Brockport campus. It draws children ages nine to 19 from all over the state who are visually impaired, blind, or deaf-blind, as well as coaches and volunteers from all over the world. Participants reside at the campus dorms and spend the week learning new sports and engaging in fun and enriching camp activities with one-on-one coaching.
Take part in Genesee Valley Great Outdoors Week at GCV&M
Genesee Country Village & Museum invites visitors to a week-long celebration of outdoor exploration and family fun at the Genesee Valley Great Outdoors Week, coming up Wednesday, July 24, to Sunday, July 28. This second-annual event welcomes outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to discover, connect, and learn amidst the scenic beauty of the Genesee Valley region.
Wings fall into first-place tie after 8-5 loss to Syracuse
A five-run fourth inning wasn’t enough as the Rochester Red Wings fell to the Syracuse Mets, 8-5, on Saturday, sending the team back into a three-way first-place tie in the International League. The Red Wings (13-7 in the second half, 51-42 overall) faced rehabbing New York Mets starter Kodai...
Man sentenced after pleading guilty to manslaughter in Weld Street shooting
ROCHESTER, N.Y (WROC) — A man who was found guilty of manslaughter has been sentenced to prison Friday morning. 18-year-old Raymar Alexander was sentenced to 17 years in prison plus five years post-release supervision. This stemmed from the fatal shooting of a teenager on Weld Street two years ago. On November 1, 2022, officers found […]
Rochester kicks off Pride Parade and Festival
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester is on track is on track to have its largest pride celebration it’s ever had. Organizers with Trillium Health say more than 200 marching groups will be taking part in this year’s parade which starts at the intersection of South Avenue and Science Parkway at 11 a.m. The parade ends […]
Rochester getting an official Monopoly game
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The famous Mister Monopoly visited the Strong Museum of Play Friday to announce an official Rochester edition of the popular board game. Following in the footsteps of other cities such as Las Vegas, Boston, and New York, Rochester will be immortalized by Hasbro in this new version of the game. The […]
Police see grim parallel between shots fired at patrol car and slaying of Officer Mazurkiewicz
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Police packed into City Court on Friday for the arraignment of a man accused of trying to kill an officer. Police had been conducted an unrelated traffic stop Thursday at the corner of Smith and Grape streets. That’s when police say Ronald Adams fired his gun.
‘If they’re not safe, you’re not safe:’ Law enforcement calls for end to violence against police
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester’s law enforcement agencies are calling for an end to violence against police officers following an incident where gunshots were fired at an occupied RPD vehicle. Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter released a video statement Friday in response to Thursday’s incident, asking for the community to come together to make improvements […]
Arts workshops at local libraries
Free art workshops for adults and youth are coming to two Monroe County libraries over the coming months. Contact the libraries for more information. This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of The Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts.
Rochester Pride Parade grows, moves to Highland Park to welcome over 20,000
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The Rochester Pride Parade and Festival kicked off Saturday, accommodating an estimated 20,000 plus people in Rochester's Highland Park. As crowds gathered for the annual Rochester Pride Parade, Lorraine Warner reflected on her experiences. "It took me a long time to come out and now...
Syracuse Mets beat Rochester, 8-5
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.
Man killed in I-490 crash in Chili identified
Monroe County sheriff's deputies have identified the man killed Wednesday night in a one-car crash on Interstate 490 in Chili. Mark A. Battaglia, 35, Stafford, Genesee County, crashed in the eastbound lanes of the highway, near Paul Road, around 9:40 p.m., said sheriff's spokeswoman Amy Young. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
US Army Corps of Engineers awards $6.7M contract to repair Sodus Point breakwater
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a $6.7 million contract to Michigan-based Great Lakes Dock & Materials LLC on July 16 for critical repairs to the Great Sodus Bay East Breakwater. The 100% federally funded project marks the largest investment ever in Great Sodus Bay by the...
'If they're not safe, you're not safe': Sheriff reacts to shooting of Rochester police car
Rochester, N.Y. — Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter is pleading for the community's help. One day after a Rochester police car was shot up on the city's west side, Baxter released a video message taking aim at "lawlessness" in the community. "Police officers need your help," Baxter said. "If...
Police investigating a broken window at The Strong National Museum of Play
Rochester, N.Y. — An investigation is underway after a window was found broken overnight at The Strong National Museum of Play. Police said they responded to a call about the broken window around 1:40 Saturday morning and are looking into the circumstances that led up to the incident. Anyone...
Coast Guard Station Fairport should be manned 24 hours a day | Editorial
Events that occurred on a Saturday morning earlier this month provided a good example of why Coast Guard Station Fairport needs to be manned 24 hours every day, rather than 40 hours a week. It was on July 6 when a boat capsized in Lake Erie, in the vicinity of...
Walker Exempts Club awards 2024 Alan Haight Memorial Scholarship
Walker Exempts Club awarded the 2024 Alan Haight Memorial Scholarship Award to Jude Hare (left) from Hilton High School. The award was presented to him by Vice President Peter Smith. The award is given every year in memory of Alan Haight, who started the Walker Fire Department Exempts Club. He drew up the charter and got the organization going. The award is given out every July at the Exempts’ dinner meeting.
Movies with a Downtown View returns to MLK Park
Rochester, N.Y. - The Movies with a Downtown View series has returned to MLK Park on Friday. The series includes three family-friendly evening movies, starting with a free screening of the DCU's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. LAST YEAR'S EVENT | Movies with a downtown view shows 'Goonies' at Parcel...
Hasbro announces new Rochester-themed edition of Monopoly
Rochester, N.Y. — Mr. Monopoly is rolling the dice on Rochester!. Hasbro announced at the Strong National Museum of Play on Friday that it's rolling out a Rochester-themed version of the iconic board game Monopoly, with local locations used as the squares. The company said it selected the city...
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