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Rochester Community Players: Pericles, Prince of Tyre
Rochester's longest-running theater company has suffered the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune for nearly 100 years. Now for their 27th Shakespeare production, they tackle a rarely seen play. 13WHAM's Chris Lopez speaks to the Rochester Community Players about William Shakespeare's "Pericles, Prince of Tyre." "Next year, we're going to...
Corning man recalls attending historic Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, 51 years later.
On July 28, 1973, more than 600,000 people filled the racetrack in Watkins Glen for Summer Jam, a rock festival that eclipsed Woodstock in sheer size and broke world attendance records. Dale Brockway, who later served in the U.S. Army, was one of the faces in the crowd, and he remembers it...
New details revealed about proposed Costco development in Penfield
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Town of Penfield revealed plans for the proposed Costco development that would be on Rt. 250. News 8 learned in early July that a sketch plan application was submitted to the town for review. The town posted the sketch plan on Thursday. According to the letter of intent, the proposed […]
The Golisano Institute’s first-year lessons
Paychex founder and philanthropist Tom Golisano’s vision when creating a business school was to transform the entrepreneurial landscape and provide a better, more affordable path for student success. That vision is now more clearly in focus. A year ago, nearly half of the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship...
FBI warns of ‘precious metal’ scammers, reports over $55m in losses
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The FBI is warning of scammers who are tricking victims, typically the elderly, into liquidating their assets into cash, or use it buy precious metal. According to the FBI, the scammers will first present themselves to the victim as a government official, or a financial/tech expert, and claim the victim’s accounts […]
RPD Seeks Suspect in Attempted Carjacking
Rochester police are still looking for a suspect in an attempted armed carjacking. They say it happened just after 3 yesterday at Genesee Park Boulevard and Brooks Avenue in the 19th Ward. The suspect allegedly hopped into the backseat of the car with a knife, while the car was stopped...
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.
Small but Mighty! Irondequoit-based Pet Rescue Serves Rochester Community for 20 Years
Located in the heart of the Irondequoit community is Pet Adoption Network (PAN), a place where compassion meets dedication and where the lives of homeless cats are transformed through love and commitment. PAN is a bit of a hidden gem, quietly but steadfastly making a profound impact for more than 20 years on the lives of cats and kittens in need and the families who have welcomed them into their hearts.
St John's to celebrate 125th anniversary at Red Wings game
This year marks the 125th anniversary of St. John's Senior Living. This weekend, St. John's will kick off their anniversary commemorations with the Rochester Red Wings. St. John's president and CEO Charlie Runyon, Red Wings general manager Dan Mason, and Red Wings mascot Spikes join Good Day Rochester to tell us more.
Rochester print shop hosts t-shirt fundraiser for Verona Street Animal Society
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Local print shop, Tiny Fish Printing, is giving back to the community, with a laugh along the way. The company has made a special run t-shirt featuring the image of Bodega, the cat that lives in their Rochester location. Tiny Fish tells News 8 that they rescued him almost ten years […]
Generation ROC: RCSD introduces sports, art to summer learning
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Kids running around the green and tossing a ball or two may seem like the typical summer vacation hangout, but the middle school kids at Monroe High are actually taking a unique approach at summer school. “I like that I get to learn new things...
Brockport Baseball Earns ABCA Team Academic Award
The American Baseball Coaches Association honored SUNY Brockport with a 2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award, which is presented by Sports Attack. Teams from every level of college and high school baseball were honored with this year's award, which highlights programs coached by ABCA members that posted a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the cumulative 2023-24 academic year.
New non-stop flights from Rochester to Florida & North Carolina
ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – Avelo Airlines announced a large expansion in Rochester Wednesday – now offering non-stop flights from Rochester to Central Florida and North Carolina near Charlotte. The one-way flights will run twice weekly in the fall. According to the airline, flights will be priced low, with some starting at just $62. Passengers will […]
Fun and Fundraising at Fairport’s Steel Rail Revival Festival
Fairport was excited to host another one of their beloved festivals. Sandwiched between Canal Days in June and Fairport Music Fest in August, the Steel Rail Revival was back for its fourth annual music festival this past July 21. With over eighty bands on eleven stages, music filled the village...
Section V rosters set for prestigious weekend basketball festival
When it comes to high school sports, keep your eye on the ball. This includes this weekend, even though it is July. Justin Ritzel of the Canandaigua Daily Messenger with Democrat and Chronicle reporters Marquel Slaughter and James Johnson share what is happening in this and other Varsity Voices newsletters: ...
Sunrise Smart Start: Backus St. investigation, New Avelo flights
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Thursday, July 25, 2024. Weather Forecast: Sun takes over and skies clear into the weekend Skies are clearing out this morning and temperatures are starting in the lower 60s thanks to increasing pressure.
Select local Verizon stores to give away free backpacks Sunday
Rochester, N.Y. — Eight Verizon stores in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region will distribute free backpacks Sunday as part of the 12th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. The giveaway starts at 1 p.m. at the following stores:. 5 Franklin Plaza, Dansville. 4245 Lakeville Road, Geneseo. 4756 Lake Road, Brockport. 2157...
Looking back 60 years at the July 1964 riots in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It all started so innocently: a block party in the Seventh Ward to raise money for a playground. But the arrest of a man for public intoxication was the spark that ignited an inferno on July 24, 1964. That was the first day of riots that...
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)...
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