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Man sentenced for deadly New Year’s Eve hit-and-run
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man will be heading to prison Wednesday for the deadly New Year’s Eve hit and run on Buffalo Road. Broadman pleaded guilty and will serve a maximum of six years in prison. He will serve at least two years in prison before he becomes parole-eligible. The Gates Police Department […]
Spongy Moth: How one can help control this invasive species
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – You may remember the infestation of an invasive species known as spongy moth a few summers back. Although the temperatures are starting to cool off, the moths are now laying their eggs. According to Robert Cole, who is a forester with the NYS DEC, the spongy moth is a non-native insect […]
Syracuse Football: 2025 commit Quante Gillians taking official visit to Big Ten team
Quante Gillians, a 2025 three-star defensive lineman, was a late recruiting target for Syracuse football. The Rochester, N.Y., native and Aquinas Institute attendee didn't receive his offer until May 22 of 2024 - after 17 schools, including Pittsburgh, West Virginia, SMU, and Michigan State. Less than a month later, Syracuse got his verbal commitment with all the recruiting momentum in the world.
Star Goldie Hawn to accept prestigious cinema award in Upstate NY
Rochester, N.Y. — When it comes to star Goldie Hawn, it’s impossible to go overboard with praise. The actor has earned plenty of awards during her storied career — starting with an Oscar and a Golden Globe for “Cactus Flower,” one of her first films. Hawn created the Goldie Hawn Foundation to support the emotional development of children and has penned two best-selling books.
Lawsuit alleges that Oak Hill mismanages finances and in-house pizza recipes
The ouster of a member of the governing body of Oak Hill Country Club has triggered allegations of fiscal mismanagement, possible squandering of club funds and questionable proprietary use of recipes for artisanal pizza. In a lawsuit filed earlier this month, Eugene Baldino and others allege that Baldino was removed in June from the club's board of governors because he raised questions about club financing and challenged what he saw as deceitful responses and even misleading tax...
Bergen man charged with machine gun possession
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Bergen man was arrested and charged after police said they found guns and weapon parts in three properties and a box in the Erie Canal. According to prosecutors, investigators searched Peter Celentano’s house on September 29. They allegedly found two 3D printed pistol frames, weapon parts, ammunition reloading equipment, tools […]
Water main break on Reynolds Street closes School No. 19
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A water main break on Reynolds Street is impacting water service to multiple properties, including a school and R-Center. According to the City of Rochester, the water main break is impacting water service to Dr. Charles T. Lunsford School No. 19, the Willie Walker Lightfoot R-Center on Flint Street, and around […]
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