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Medical bariatric intervention may be a better alternative to Ozempic
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are very trendy right now and often touted as the right move for weight loss — especially on social media. But that may not be the solution for everyone. Medical professionals say that although GLP-1s can be useful under the right circumstances, or combination of […]
Avelo Airlines adding new non-stop routes from Rochester
This fall, Avelo Airlines will start offering new nonstop service between Rochester and Charlotte, North Carolina, as well as Central Florida, it announced July 24. Beginning Oct. 25, the discount carrier will fly on Mondays and Fridays between Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport and Lakeland International Airport, between Tampa and Orlando. ...
Wings drop day game to Lehigh Valley, 11-4
The Rochester Red Wings dropped a day game to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Wednesday, 11-4, as the Phillies affiliate scored six in the eighth to put away what had been a 4-4 tie. The loss puts the Wings two games back of first place in the second half. Rochester...
Rochester Board of Education VP Beatriz LeBron pleads not guilty to harassment
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester Board of Education Vice President Beatriz LeBron was in court Thursday. She pleaded not guilty on a second-degree harassment charge stemming from an alleged verbal confrontation with Monroe County Legislature Vice President Mercedes Vazquez Simmons in April. LeBron was speaking to the legislature in her capacity as the executive director of […]
Scott Kingery hits two home runs leading the IronPigs to victory in Rochester
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (50-47) and the Rochester Red Wings (52-45) played game three of a six-game series on Thursday morning from Innovative Field. Lehigh Valley starter David Parkinson (2-4, 5.52 ERA) was on the mound against Rochester’s Jackson Rutledge (4-6, 7.32 ERA). At the top of the first...
‘Nothing but a horror show:’ Inside account of Rochester Holiday Inn conditions
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As News 8 reported earlier this month, the property owner of the Holiday Inn on State Street in Downtown Rochester has been facing issues surrounding code violations in addition to the hotel management group, IHG Hotels, stating it was not taking reservations while the owner addresses “issues.” For the first time, […]
Rochester athletes have been winning medals at the Summer Olympics since 1924
One hundred years ago this month, Bill Cox came home from Paris, a true Olympian. The Rochester native had been a member of the bronze medal winning 3,000-meter team. He was one of four runners from the U.S. whose finish was high enough to edge out a team from France for third place. ...
Forty years later, swimmers plan to swim Canandaigua Lake again
CANANDAIGUA, NY — Swim the length of Canandaigua Lake? Are you nuts??! Actually, Gary Austin, who admits he has come up with some nutty ideas during his time, was right on the ball when he came up with the idea to challenge the group of swimmers he was teaching back in 1984. Give the guy credit for ruling out swimming the English Channel, and smartly nixing the idea to swim across Lake Ontario to Canada. ...
Missing teen Brenna Tetrault located and safe
UPDATE: MCSO reports Brenna Tetrault has been safely located. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teen from the Town of Rush. Deputies said 14-year-old Brenna Tetrault left her home Wednesday night and was last seen riding a bicycle north on East Henrietta Road. Brenna is described as […]
Former Border City Hose Co. chief admits to stealing over $18k in funds
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A former chief of the Border City Hose Company pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from the company. According to the NYS Comptroller’s Office, 71-year-old John Morabito admitted to stealing $18,772 from the fire company, which serves residents in Geneva and Waterloo. From 2015 to 2021, while Morabito was chief, […]
‘Any information helps:’ RPD looks to identify suspect tied to 2023 double homicide
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Nearly one year after a double homicide on North Clinton Avenue in the City of Rochester, police are asking for the community’s help in locating a person of interest they feel could provide essential information to their investigation. RPD posted photos of the man captured on surveillance footage on X (formerly […]
FBI: Scam that has cost senior citizens millions now in Rochester
A scam that largely targets senior citizens, convincing them to liquidate and hand over assets, is heating up again, according to the FBI. "The FBI has received numerous reports regarding these incidents across the country, including in the greater Rochester area," FBI officials said in an email Thursday, highlighting the scam. According to the...
Famous Route 90 Sales Happening This Weekend
A sign the month of July is coming to an end is the annual Route 90 sales from Homer to Montezuma. Taking place every year on the last full weekend for the month of July, there will be 50 miles of garage/yard sales. Some sales could begin tomorrow, Friday, but a majority of Route 90 Sale will open up come Saturday morning and continue through Sunday.
World of Outlaws Sprint Tour makes only NYS appearance at Weedsport Sunday night
Back in 1978, a former mid-western midget driver named Ted Johnson organized sprint car drivers into the first true sprint car touring series. The World of Outlaws group quickly developed into the premier sprint organization in the country. In 2003, Johnson sold his group to the World Racing Group (DIRT)...
Car crash into Livonia 7-Eleven that injured mother & child remains under investigation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating an incident where a car crashed into a 7-Eleven in Livonia, injuring a mother and her child. On Friday, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office responded to the store on Big Tree Street. Deputies said a 13-year-old boy and his mother were hit by […]
Another Tornado Touched Down In New York State
The month of July has been a record month for tornados in New York State and another one was confirmed to have touched down earlier this week. The National Weather Service in Buffalo confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down near Orwell, New York. This was the 20th tornado to be confirmed in New York State this month.
Potentially Deadly Veggies Sold In New York Stores
A voluntary recall has been expanded due to the potential health threat it poses in New York State. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall. The recall was initiated by findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The vegetables at the center of the recall may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
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