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Brighton TopGolf proposal under consideration May 21
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A proposal to build a TopGolf location at CityGate in Brighton will be considered by the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency this month. According to a tweet from Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, the project is on COMIDA‘s May 21 meeting agenda. Brighton Town Supervisor Bill Moehle told News 8 […]
Driver charged with DWI after car crashes into Galen home
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A woman was accused of crashing into a house in the Town of Galen and fighting the residents inside. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said 42-year-old Megan E. Jacobs crashed a car into a home on Clyde Hunts Corners Home. In addition to the home, the crash damaged two parked cars, […]
100 Constellation Energy volunteers help Habitat for Humanity build two new homes
Penfield, N.Y. — The sound of 100 hammers echoed throughout Penfield Friday, as volunteers participated in a "Framing Frenzy." The project, through Habitat for Humanity, helps build two new homes for families within the program. "They are going to walk in that house for the first time, and they...
St. John Fisher grads walk the stage in unrestricted post-pandemic ceremony
Pittsford, N.Y. (WHAM) — Four years after the Coronavirus pandemic, college graduates walked the stage with their families and friends watching from the audience. Caleb Thomas and Angelea Collins graduated from St. John Fisher University's business school, on Saturday. The ceremony was the first time both could walk the stage and receive their diplomas in an unmodified ceremony. Thomas and Collins graduated high school during the coronavirus pandemic and received their high school diplomas in modified ceremonies to accommodate COVID-era restrictions.
Golf: Hopewell Junction brothers make U.S. Kids Golf world championships
Mario Vilardi is so good, the 8-year-old recently qualified for a third time to compete in the U.S. Kids Golf world championships. So good, in fact, the kid nicknamed “Super Mario” placed third in the Penn State Invitational… with his mom caddying! (More on that later.) ...
Verizon customers in Wayne, Seneca Counties experiencing phone issues
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) —Verizon Wireless customers in Wayne and Seneca Counties reported having trouble with calls and texts on Thursday. Officials said this could have an impact on 911 calls. The Office of Emergency Management 911 Public Safety Communications at Seneca County advised any Verizon customers having 911 issues to try hanging up and re-dialing. […]
Baseball Recap: Palmyra-Macedon wins going away against Clyde-Savannah
While Palmyra-Macedon put up plenty of runs on Friday, the same can't be said for Clyde-Savannah. The Palmyra-Macedon Red Raiders were the clear victor by a 14-0 margin over the Clyde-Savannah Golden Eagles. That 14 run margin sets a new team best for Palmyra-Macedon this season. Camron Quick made a...
Webster nurse fined for false vaccination scheme impacting 116 kids across NYS
Webster, N.Y. (WHAM) — A woman faces a $55,000 fine after she led a vaccination scheme affecting 116 children, according to a release from the New York State Department of Health. Investigators determined Sandra Miceli, a licensed nurse practitioner who operated Surviving Naturally, a so-called "natural wellness center" in...
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