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WROC 75: Original programming delivered smiles and memories
Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) — Before there was American Idol, there was Skipper Sam. Ken Powell as Skipper Sam would bring kids from all over the Rochester area to the WROC studios on Humboldt Street to go on air to show off their musical and dance skills much to the delight of the viewing public. But […]
Take time to thank a teacher, bus driver or coach. It means a lot
I’ve been thinking about thanks, more particularly the thanks I forgot to give to the teachers who shaped my life. I should have thanked Mrs. Harder. Good grief, she was my kindergarten teacher and was kind and patient and she taught every one of my brothers and sisters, all five. ...
Weather Forecast: Some storms to end the week here in Rochester
ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – The sun finally decided to come out today after a stretch of overcast skies and chilly temperatures. Temperatures finally broke into the 70s, but still remained a few degrees below average for this time of year. Skies will stay mostly clear heading into the overnight hours as temperatures fall into the mid to upper 50s.
WROC 75th Anniversary: Watch some classic funny moments
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — While the news today is still delivered live, most commercials and local programming is recorded and heavily edited. Contrast that with back in the day, when much more content was either produced live, or at least attempted to pull off one-take performances. Check out some...
WROC Anniversary Reflections: Anne Keefe, a pioneer of local TV news
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — In 2012, former News 8 Evening Anchor Maureen McGuire sat down with The First Lady of Rochester News Anne Keefe before she passed away at 90 in 2015. In honor of the 75th anniversary of WROC, Current News 8 Evening Anchor Theresa Marsenburg spoke with two of Anne and Bob Keefe’s daughters about being the children of broadcasting legends. Bob was a live performer and he and Anne also hosted tv shows together in Rochester starting in the late 1940’s.
WROC’s 75th Anniversary: The names and faces we remember
Rochester, N.Y (WROC) — To Rochester, Homer Bliss was familiar voice. He had been working for WHAM radio when WHAM-TV launched on June 11, 1949. It was then many listeners became viewers and set their eyes on Bliss’ face for the first time. “In the beginning we did it all, they expected us… I have […]
Parrinello to lead Strong Memorial, Highland hospitals
Kathy Parrinello has been named as the first woman to lead Strong Memorial and Highland hospitals as part of a reorganization at the University of Rochester Medical Center. A teaching hospital attached to UR’s School of Medicine and Dentistry and the area’s largest hospital, Strong Memorial has more than 800 beds and operates the area’s only trauma center. Highland is a 263-bed community hospital. Both are located in city of Rochester.
High school students participate in Genius Olympiad
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Over 1,000 talented high school students from 67 different countries put their heads together Tuesday night at RIT. It’s called Genius Olympiad, a prestigious competition where young innovative minds are tasked with presenting solutions to a variety of environmental challenges facing our society.The projects were judged by members of Central New […]
Rochester police release body camera video of incident that prompted brutality claim
Rochester, N.Y. — The Rochester Police Department released body camera video Tuesday of a traffic stop that prompted the driver to claim he was a victim of police brutality. Police said officers spotted a car with an expired inspection sticker May 7 on Morrill Street, then saw it turn onto Remington Street and Dale Street without signaling.
Car crashes into Rochester bakery
Rochester, N.Y. — A bakery on the city's northeast side is unable to make bread after a vehicle crashed into the building Monday. Police responded to Riccardo's Bakery and Deli at the corner of Norton Street and Clark Avenue shortly after 10:30 a.m. for a single-car crash. The vehicle...
First Alert Weather: Cool start start to the week with warmer weather ahead
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Temperatures are still well below normal on Monday but at least we’re starting to dry out with mostly cloudy skies and a gusty breeze off the lake. There is a slight shower threat for Monday but most of us stay dry and any rain will be on the light side. Looking ahead to the rest of the week we will be looking at a nice break from the rain with temperatures warming day to day.
Car shot on East Avenue in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police are investigating after someone shot a car on East Avenue early Saturday morning. Police said they got a call around 2:00 a.m. for the report of shots fired. They found ballistic evidence and an unoccupied car that had been shot. Investigators said they had video evidence of the incident. […]
Grammy-winning artist Big Boi to perform at New York State Fair
The New York State Fair has announced its concert line-up, and even-time GRAMMY winner Big Boi will perform. Antwan Andre Patton, also known as Big Boi, is a diamond-selling artist, rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor, and philanthropist from Atlanta, Georgia. ...
‘Good cause eviction’ law reaches Rochester City Council: What you need to know.
Rochester City Council will consider “good cause eviction” legislation in the coming weeks and months, a law that would instate stricter limits on rent increases and cut down the number of legal reasons for eviction. The body will decide whether Rochester should opt into the “good cause eviction” law enacted April 20 by the New York State Legislature. On June 3, Albany became the first city in New York to adopt the state law, which immediately went...
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