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Local contestant wins big on ‘The Price is Right’

WATCH: Ontario resident Jeremy Punsririruk’s Final Showcase on “The Price is Right” (Video/CBS Entertainment) ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Come on down! We had a local contestant on “The Price Is Right!” Jeremy Punsiriruk got very lucky on Monday’s episode. He was the closest to guessing the price of the spa retreat prize in Arizona and […]

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Irish tech manufacturer TE Connectivity to take over former Sam's Club in Henrietta

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that TE Connectivity, an Ireland-based electronic connector and sensor manufacturing company, will expand its operations in Henrietta. In a release, Hochul said the company will repurpose the vacant 135,000-square-foot building that formerly housed Sam's Club on Marketplace Drive. The site will be used "as an advanced manufacturing and research and development facility for next-generation fiber array units and related optical connectivity products."

Henrietta, NY · 15h

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Four national retailers open at Eastview Mall

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Four national retailers have opened at Eastview Mall in recent weeks, adding to the shopping center’s lineup as a new Bass Pro Shops location prepares to open Thursday. The new stores include Snipes, Happy Beauty, Lovisa and GOAT USA, which have opened since September. Snipes, a sneaker and streetwear retailer, opened […]

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A new kind of grocery store is coming to downtown Rochester

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — After living abroad, a Rochester man is now investing in the downtown area by adding a new grocery store on Main Street. The new membership-based market is designed to help fill the city’s grocery gap. The future Aker Club in Rochester will be stocked with...

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First Section of Tunnels Open Just in Time for Winter Months

The River Campus tunnels will reopen in two waves this November following a closure that began in the summer. The tunnel under Eastman Quad, and its connections to Hoyt Hall and Bausch and Lomb Hall opened for use Nov. 2. The tunnel’s connection to Dewey Hall will re-open Nov. 13.

Rochester, NY · 3d

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Goodwill opens largest regional store on Hylan Dr.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes opened its biggest store in the region Friday. Goodwill moved its Jefferson Avenue location to the former Value City Furniture on Hylan Drive, right across from the former Marketplace Mall. The new store includes 31,000 square feet of retail space and another 15,000 square feet set […]

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Local author set to cut ribbon on new Barnes & Noble in Henrietta

Local author Tim Probert will cut the ribbon on the new Barnes & Noble in Henrietta on Wednesday morning.

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Rush-Henrietta students rake leaves for local veterans on Veterans Day

HENRIETTA, N.Y. — Dozens of Rush-Henrietta Senior High School students spent Veterans Day honoring local veterans by raking leaves at their homes Wednesday morning. The students volunteered to rake at the homes of eight veterans across the community, giving their time on a day off from school. “My Grandpa was in the military, he was […]

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US News & World Report lists 9 best nursing homes in the Rochester area

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — US News & World Report has posted a list of the top nursing homes in the Rochester area. The report listed 49 nursing homes in the Greater Rochester Area. Nine on the list received a “High Performing” rating in short-term and/or long-term care. Below are the top nine nursing homes on […]

Rochester, NY · 2d

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New York High School Football Team Disqualified From Playoffs Hours After Beating Defending State Champions

East High/World of Inquiry beat defending New York high school football state champion Monroe over the weekend in playoff action. Hours later, it was disqualified from the postseason. A massive brawl erupted after the final play of the game. It will end both teams’ pursuit of a title. The two foes met for a Section […] The post New York High School Football Team Disqualified From Playoffs Hours After Beating Defending State Champions appeared first on BroBible.

Rochester, NY · 4d

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RIT will close Riverknoll apartment complex after Spring 2027

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) will be closing the Riverknoll apartment complex after the Spring 2027 semester. A spokesperson for RIT told News 8 that they evaluated the complex’s condition and determined that it was unfeasible and unsustainable to finance the apartment complex. RIT’s Residence Life and Housing team is […]

Rochester, NY · 2d

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RG&E restoring power after outages; cause under investigation

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Power is being restored Wednesday morning after over 1,000 RG&E customers lost power. According to RG&E’s website, around 8:09 a.m., 1,172 customers have lost power. Most of the outages are being reported in the city on Park Avenue and East Avenue, among other areas. But a few minutes later — RG&E […]

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NYS is questioning the cost of concessions, with Highmark Stadium a big focal point

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The state and News10NBC investigated the cost of food and drinks at venues that receive taxpayer funding. Fans have experienced sticker shock when buying concessions at games. RELATED: NY Legislature set to discuss proposal to cap food and drink prices for some venues Attending games at Highmark Stadium Tom O’Callaghan attended two […]

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The Rochester, New York Country Bakery Where The Line Forms In The Dark And The Bread Sells Out By 9

Some Rochester mornings start with a line of people standing outside a small shop in the middle of winter, waiting for the doors to open. Drivers passing by often wonder if anything could be worth that kind of patience. The answer, according to the regulars who keep coming back week...

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Victor schools briefly locked down after rumor of student with gun

Victor, N.Y. — The Victor Central School District was briefly placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon following a report that a student may have had a gun on campus. Superintendent Tim Terranova said administrators at Victor Junior High School initiated the districtwide lockdown around 12:22 p.m. following a rumor that a student had a gun on campus, but the school resource officer and security staff determined within minutes there was no actual threat.

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Demolition underway at former McDonald’s on East Main Street for future public space project

Crews worked Wednesday to demolish a building on East Main Street, across from Stone Street, that once housed a McDonald’s and later a grocery store.

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Monroe High players, coaches address fight, raise concerns over treatment of both teams

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A high school football fight between two Rochester city schools has sparked backlash, drawing negative comments that go beyond sportsmanship among young athletes. “For this to be the highlight of all of the wonderful things that Monroe High School has done with their football program. It’s unfortunate,” said longtime Monroe High […]

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Finger Lakes to get more than $15 million for pavement projects

NEW YORK — New York State announced Tuesday $100 million in funding to repave and revitalize roads across New York, including projects here in Monroe County. The state says 642 lane miles of state highways will be repaved under the Harsh Winter Paving program. In Monroe County, $2 million will go to resurface sections of […]

Monroe County, NY · 2d

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