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Return of spotted lanternfly brings a new mantra to the Rochester area
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — An invasive and potentially destructive insect first spotted in Monroe County last year has made a return. The spotted lanternfly can do real damage, especially to our region's vital grape industry, causing local experts to create a new mantra: "See it, squash it, report it."
Federal assistance available for New Yorkers impacted by July 2023 flooding
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Governor Kathy Hochul announced that federal assistance is now available to New Yorkers in Ontario, Orange, and neighboring counties impacted by the July 2023 flood event. Residents and businesses are eligible to apply for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest loans to aid in recovery from the July 9-10, 2023 severe weather event that significantly damaged homes and businesses.
Events to look forward to in the Rochester area this weekend!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — This upcoming weekend is filled with events for the Rochester area! News 8 has compiled a list of the many events happening throughout the Monroe County area. Fairport Canal Days The annual Fairport Canal Days kicks off Friday night with a chicken barbeque before vendors will open along the Erie Canal […]
‘Clock is ticking:’ Concerns fueled over EV school buses and future state mandates
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – There’s growing division on the subject of electric school buses in New York State. By 2027, all New York school districts will be required to purchase electric buses only. By 2035, a state mandate goes into effect for the conversion of all school bus fleets to go electric. Last week, voters […]
Remembering a local Army Sergeant that served during WWII
In honor of Memorial Day, it is imperative to talk of the stories of those who gave their lives in service to our country. One such Genesee County soldier’s life was just recently brought to light at the museum, Robert J. Zeis, who served and was killed in the
Reading comes to life with new Storywalk at Rochester’s El Camino Trail
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Turning pages into play… that’s the goal for a new Storywalk introduced to one of Rochester’s Latino neighborhoods. It’s made possible through a community effort to help make reading more accessible to families. The new Storywalk is located along the El Camino Trail in Rochester, and takes the pages from an […]
Rochester enjoys a perfect evening with food trucks and live music at Public Market
Rochester, N.Y. — Wednesday was a perfect night for the Food Truck Rodeo at the Rochester Public Market. Attendees enjoyed Rochester's mobile cuisine, which offers diverse and creative dishes, drinks, local beer and dessert. They were also treated to live music provided by Miller and Other Sinners. Food truck...
CMAC’s new clear bag policy starts this weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Starting this Sunday, CMAC will be introducing a clear bag policy. In a recent post on X, CMAC officials said all attendees’ belongings must be brought in a clear bag or a clutch/wallet — both must be of a certain size. This policy will apply to every event hosted at CMAC. […]
Mental Health Association of Rochester showcases new location, resources
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The Mental Health Association of Rochester hosted an open house Wednesday to share its resources with the community. The event also celebrated the organization's recent move to a new location at Village Gate on North Goodman Street. Visitors could tour several rooms in the space,...
Two of the top seller’s markets in US are in Upstate NY, ranking finds
Rochester, N.Y. — Prepare for endless bidding wars, homebuyers: Upstate New York is home to the nation’s top seller’s market. Rochester has been named the No. 1 seller’s market in the United States by Realtor.com. The city wasn’t the only Upstate community to make the list of the nation’s 10 strongest seller’s markets: Syracuse snagged the 10th spot on the ranking.
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