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Danielle Ponder Celebrates Women’s Day at the New York State Fair
Women’s Day at the New York State Fair had a local flair this year, as Rochester native Danielle Ponder performed on the Chevy Court Stage. Ponder had been scheduled to perform at the fair last year, however illness forced a cancellation. Few in the music industry have the inspirational...
Stuart Records Impressive Time, Cardinals Finish Sixth At St. John Fisher Rodenbeck Invite
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The St. John Fisher men's cross-country team opened the season with a sixth-place finish Friday at the sixth-annual St. John Fisher Rodenbeck Invitational. Jace Stuart, competing in a race that featured multiple nationally and regionally ranked runners, produced Fisher's most impressive result. He ran a 20:03 6k, coming in fifth place and recording the sixth-fastest time run on that course in program history.
Why 'demure' is trending, pickleball club closure, NY STAR checks and more of Rochester's most popular stories in August
August saw a range of stories capturing the attention of Rochester residents. Among the most notable: Why is everyone saying demure? The newest TikTok trend explained: TikTok user Jools...
Parole’s “Most Wanted” fugitives in Hudson Valley
MID-HUDSON – Below are individuals wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision’s (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations (OSI) who have been designated as its “Most Wanted Fugitives”. They should be considered armed and dangerous. Maurice Towles, 37, is 5’5” tall and...
Celebration of life held for 5-year-old who died in Portland Ave. arson
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A celebration of life is being held at the Caanan Baptist Church of Christ for Malakai Stovall – a 5-year-old boy who died as a result of an arson on Portland Avenue. Two sisters, Tiakalya and Taquida Hendrix, were both arrested and accused of...
Is New York One of the Country’s Hardest Working States?
Americans work a lot. According to the World Economic Forum, the average American works almost 1,800 hours a year. This is among some of the longest average hours out of any of the most industrialized nations. But if you are or know that person who refuses to take all their...
Chick’n Out opens indoor dining space
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — One of Rochester’s hottest chicken joints has a new look. Chick’n Out at the corner of Charlotte and Matthews Streets opened its full dining space. It’s a project years in the making. The restaurant launched in April 2019, serving up family recipes and favorites like the stung fried hot chicken with […]
State Fair Director responds to feedback from vendors
GEDDES, N.Y. — Tonight the director of the New York State Fair is responding to concerns straight from vendors of the event. It comes after CNY Central distributed an anonymous four question survey, giving vendors a fair voice. While the response was mostly positive, smaller crowds and higher vendor...
Dozens of laptops donated to students at Boys & Girls Clubs
Rochester, N.Y. — A generous donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester is helping to close the digital equity gap. The club received a $10,000 donation from AT&T on Friday, allowing the club to buy more than 60 laptops for local families and students. The donation aims...
RIP, JIM: Former ENYYSA treasurer Eleftherion passes away
Long-time youth soccer official and Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association treasurer Jim Eleftherion has passed away. Eleftherion’s death was announced by former ENYYSA vice president Ken Gulmi on his Facebook page on Saturday. “Rest in peace Jim ! We are all poorer for your passing my friend !...
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
Nine Spot Brewing ending operations at Monroe Ave. taproom
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Nine Spot Brewing announced it is ending operations at its Monroe Avenue taproom — but it is not going away forever! Starting September 25, Nine Spot Brewing will be moving its operations to Nine Spot at Geva Theatre. The owners took to social media to make the announcement. In addition, they […]
Rain showers dampen turnout at NYS Fair on Day 11; fewer than 50,000 attend
Geddes, N.Y. — Fewer than 50,000 people visited the New York State Fair on the second Saturday of its 13-day run. Afternoon showers brought 2.19 inches of rain, likely keeping visitors from the fairgrounds. Only 48,426 came through the gates. Sunday is expected to be partly sunny but with...
ROC Airport continues to recruit nonstop flight carriers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — You may be wondering if your dream vacation spot will ever be added to the growing list of nonstop flight destinations in Rochester. Well, the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport continues to expand its fleet of carriers offering these flights. Currently, the airport hosts eight airlines offering nonstop flights: Allegiant […]
New Jersey and New York Grocery Chain Banning this Controversial Item
Stop & Shop has been in the news quite a bit lately. The grocer recently announced the closure of many "underperforming" stores in New Jersey and New York. The following locations in New Jersey will close its doors by the end of the year:. 1083 Inman Ave., Edison. 1049 US...
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
The Truth Behind New York’s Invasive and Toxic Worm
There's a toxic predator in New York... but is the problem really as serious as media outlets would lead us to believe?. While the term "invasive" rightfully sets off alarm bells for many New Yorkers, it can be important to understand how invasive. The massive influx of spongy moth caterpillars earlier this year, for instance, posed a serious threat to many local trees... but what about a predatory worm?
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