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Honor Flight sends 61 veterans to D.C. on Memorial Day weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Honor Flight Rochester Mission 83 flew 61 veterans to Washington, D.C. on Saturday to visit the memorials for the wars they served in. On Sunday, members of the Rochester community gathered at the Frederick Douglass International Airport to welcome the veterans back to Rochester. This past weekend’s flight included one World […]
Rochester man ejected from car in East Avenue crash, driver flees scene
Rochester, N.Y. — Rochester Police Officers responded to East Avenue for a report of an unresponsive male in the street just before 11:30 on Friday night. Shortly after, officers found the victim, an 18-year-old man. He was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital, where he is being treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Rochester business owner struggles to bring son from Haiti to US amid gang violence
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Edaire Louis, the owner of Bonga-Lo African Haitian Cuisine and Market, is trying to bring his son to Rochester from Haiti as gang violence continues to dominate life in the country. Thousands of people have been killed or injured in the conflict, according to the...
Sutherland wins baseball championship in rematch of last year's title game: Here's how
Anyone forced to wait for something that might not arrive can relate to the Pittsford Sutherland baseball team. Slide back to May 27, 2023, when the Knights walked off Innovative Field and pitcher Paul Byrne said they were "embarrassed" by Honeoye Falls-Lima in the Section V Class A2 Championship game. The Knights would have accepted a rematch, another chance to win the sectional championship that afternoon.
Police presence at Lorimer Street and Saratoga Avenue due to investigation
Rochester, N.Y. — RPS says a large police presence on Lorimer Street at Saratoga Avenue on the city's west side was due to an investigation involving a resident. At least six RPD cars were at the scene Saturday morning around 10:00. Police tell us there is no cause for...
One stabbed, cut multiple times with a razor on Ames Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Police are looking for suspect after a person was found on Ames Street with several lacerations to the upper body Saturday. Around 2:06 p.m. police responded to a portion of Ames Street near Maple Street for the report of a man stabbed and cut with a razor. Upon arrival police found a 52-year-old man with several cuts to the upper body.
From pop-up tent to brick-and-mortar: Island Wraps shares success story at Lilac Festival
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The first weekend of the Lilac Festival is coming to a close, but the fun will continue into the week for 10 straight days of food, flowers and music. News10NBC’s Hailie Higgins was back out at the festival Sunday, May 12, to see how things are going for vendors. At the corner of Highland Avenue and South Avenue, row after row of food trucks and restaurants are set up.
Rising costs, fewer options leave families scrambling for child care alternatives
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The announcement that the Carlson Child Care Center at YMCA of Greater Rochester will close its doors for good at the end of August leaves many families looking for a new place to send their children. “It’s been really complicated taking care of him, as my...
Fairport wins back-to-back Section V baseball titles with win over Rush-Henrietta
Jackson Rucker. Matthew Bartusek. Sam Roselli and the rest of the Fairport baseball team, including Sam Miller, the Section V regular season Class AAA Most Valuable Player, all had appointments Saturday morning. And as of 11 p.m. Friday, maybe until midnight, they all were still up. The appointment was early,...
Rochester in Focus: May 26, 2024
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — This week on Rochester in Focus, News10NBC is celebrating milestones. The Urban League of Rochester is just a few months shy of its 60th anniversary. So, how are we as a community at bracing change? Surely a lot has changed in 60 years. How have we become more diverse, inclusive, or equitable?
Rush-Henrietta bus driver becomes loudest cheerleader at games
Honeoye Falls, N.Y. (WHAM) — On the sidelines of most Rush-Henrietta games, he's the loudest cheerleader. But he's not a student or parent. We introduce you to the man affectionately known as "Mr. Darryl." Most days you'll find Darryl Mull behind the wheel of his school bus for the...
Rochester’s Times Square Building added to National Register of Historic Places
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) The Times Square Building, designed by Ralph Walker and built-in 1929 (the cornerstone was added on Black Tuesday) was just added to the National Register of Historic Places! Management for the building made the announcement Thursday. The Art Deco-styled building, first the home of Genesee Valley Union Trust, is known for its […]
Irondequoit, Victor will meet for Class B title: How each team reached the final
PITTSFORD -- Few Section V lacrosse programs can match Victor's recent string of success. But before the Blue Devils' reign, Irondequoit was often Class B's team to beat. Next week, the teams will meet to determine whether there'll be a transfer of power or status quo. Both Irondequoit and Victor emerged winners...
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