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City of Rochester weighs Riverside Hotel redevelopment plans
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Main Street in Rochester is poised for another transformative project, as the City of Rochester works on plans for the Rochester Riverside Hotel. The 300-room hotel closed in 2020. A spokesperson for the City confirmed with News 8 Monday that leaders are working with the landlord and developer of the building, […]
New DMV office opens in Irondequoit. Location, hours and more
A new Department of Motor Vehicles office opened Monday at the north end of Irondequoit Plaza, 525 Titus Ave. It replaces the old Irondequoit branch, which was steps away at 545 Titus. In operation for 40 years, it was the oldest leased DMV site in the county. The new branch is larger and includes ADA-compliant seating (no more church pews) and “long-needed” technical upgrades, Monroe County Clerk Jamie Romeo said in a statement.
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 […]
Two men accused of pretending to be DOJ employees, scamming Livingston County resident
Mount Morris, N.Y. — Two men from Chicago were arrested for an alleged scam where they pretended to be employees for the United States Department of Justice, according to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. On May 22, deputies responded to a residence in Mount Morris, where someone claimed they...
I spy signs of summer next week
Highs in the 50s? In mid June? Rochester’s start to the workweek featured a Monday high of 58°. While not a record on the day, it was our coolest June day since 2015. While we’re still technically still in spring (astronomical summer officially arrives June 20th), a high in the 50s this time of year […]
Wingstop, Starbucks share timelines for opening in same Henrietta building
Chicken-wing chain Wingstop will open its third location in the Rochester area in September, a representative for the Dallas, Texas-based company says. And a Starbucks in the same building will be serving customers by the fall, according to a spokesperson for the coffee shop giant. The businesses will share a...
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.
VOA opening nearly 100 new slots for child care in Rochester
A glimmer of relief for working families in Monroe County as Volunteers of America Upstate announces the expansion of child care slots for its programs. The announcement comes as the post-pandemic child care crisis persists.
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 75: The names and faces we remember
At the turn of the century, WROC began to build the anchor team that would become a fixture for well over a decade. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/wroc-75th-anniversary/wrocs-75th-anniversary-the-names-and-faces-we-remember/
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.
Gun drawn, smashing glass: Body-worn camera footage shows how Rochester traffic stop escalated
A Rochester police officer approached a routine traffic stop last month with his gun drawn. Minutes later, the cop shattered the man’s car window. Marvin Taylor said police would not say why they pulled him over. ...
Li-Cycle settles suit filed against local construction company
The company has settled a claim that was filed against local builder Pike Conductor, and a class-action suit that was filed against the company was dropped. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/development/li-cycle-settles-suit-filed-against-local-construction-company/
Debbie Supply hardware store in East Rochester receives historic business designation
Rochester, N.Y. — A local business received a special honor Tuesday. Debbie Supply hardware store, located on West Commercial Street in East Rochester has officially been designated as a historic New York business. The elite title recognizes businesses that have been operating for at least 50 years, and have...
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