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Sen. Gillibrand in town to promote bill to increase care for veterans
Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) — A recent investigation by the New York Times suggests many service members suffer long-term traumatic brain injuries after firing their own artillery. Friday, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat, came to Rochester to promote legislation she says will help. She appeared at the Veterans Outreach Center, which has been stressing the unseen […]
Police investigate after one man was shot on Nassau Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester Police are investigating after one person was shot and hospitalized on Nassau Street Friday. Rochester Police responded to Nassau Street near Ormond Street around 3:30 p.m. and found one man on the sidewalk with a life-threatening gunshot wound to the upper body. The man was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital […]
Rochester native, reality TV star releases new film with nod to hometown
LOS ANGELES, C.A. (WROC) – A Rochester native turned reality TV star is adding a few more titles to his resume: film writer and actor. Joey Sasso brings his passion for film to the big screen with a new movie entirely shot and based in Rochester. You might know him as the winner of Netflix’s […]
‘Best day of my life:’ veteran & long-time Bills fan tears up meeting Bills star Dalton Kincaid
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Emotions are running high at this year’s Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University. That’s especially true for one local military vet who became teary-eyed meeting his favorite team. Steve Reynolds, a former airman currently living at the Canandaigua VA – has been living with ALS, a fatal neurological disorder. […]
Cheesy Eddies celebrates National Cheesecake Day
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Celebrations are high today at many stores as some people celebrate National Cheesecake Day a little early. To celebrate, News 8 stopped by Cheesy Eddies where they were giving away free slices to their first three thousand customers. This is the thirteenth year that they have celebrated the day with the […]
Celebrating 50 years in business: Dan’s Crafts & Things
IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. (WROC) — Dan’s Crafts & Things, a locally owned hobby shop, is celebrating 50 years in business. The storefront on Empire Boulevard — their third but long-standing location by decades — sells everything from RC vehicles, toys, paint and parts, Gundam builds, LEGOs, model rockets, metal detectors… And plenty of other “things.” The […]
First ever Camp Legacy brings childhood back to retired community
BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) – Clover Blossom – a senior living center in Brighton held its first ever Camp Legacy. The camp offered a unique opportunity for anyone over 62-years-old to relive their childhood summer camp days while discovering what being a member of a retirement community is all about. The camp held many fun activities […]
Appeal denied in Kirk Ashton sex abuse case
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An appeal filed in the case against Kirk Ashton, the former Hilton principal found guilty of sexually abusing students, was denied. The appeal was filed after claims arose that a juror fell asleep during Ashton’s 2022 trial. According to court documents, the juror was seen nodding off a few times during […]
Arrest made in Canandaigua drug trafficking investigation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A two-month long drug trafficking investigation in Canandaigua came to an end this week after the arrest of a Hopewell woman. Kathleen Ayers, 39, was charged with one count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree. Officers in Canandaigua arrested her Tuesday, July 23 after the execution of […]
Meet Teddy Graham: Seneca Park Zoo red panda cub gets his name
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Say hello to Teddy Graham – the recently born red panda at Seneca Park Zoo has received his name! Teddy was born at the Zoo on June 27 and was abandoned by his mother Raji, which is not uncommon for first-born cubs of red pandas. This has led to the cub […]
Wetzel’s Pretzels: Staple of Malls everywhere, comes to Greece Ridge
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — You can almost smell the goodness by reading this post — Wetzel’s Pretzels is now open at The Mall at Greece Ridge. The staple of malls and popular attractions, with 340 bakeries across the world, is located in the food court at Greece Ridge. Beyond the soft-pretzels, the eatery is known […]
Bills inspired by ‘Mama bear’ Kim Pegula at training camp
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WROC) — Aside from all the love they’re getting from the fans, Bills players got an extra boost Friday during training camp at St. John Fisher University. Bills co-owner Kim Pegula has been at camp this week and even addressed the team on Friday. Pegula suffered cardiac arrest in June of 2022 and […]
UPDATE: missing persons alert for Rochester woman cancelled
UPDATE: The missing vulnerable adult alert issued Friday afternoon on behalf of Rochester police was cancelled. ORIGINAL STORY: ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police are searching for Kelly A. Taylor, 29, Friday. She was last seen on Valley Street in Rochester around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25. Authorities said she was seen wearing a light blue […]
Canal Days, Black Culture Festival, Bills Camp and more: your weekend guide of summer fun!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — With the return of many summer classics this weekend, here’s what all you can expect: Friday, July 26 Bands on the Bricks This week’s Band on the Bricks will feature music from the group Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, a reggae and jam band that originated from Rochester. Opening for the group is Judah. […]
‘It’s ok to not know everything:’ local author’s book focuses on building leadership
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Saturday there will be a book signing for a local author whose goal is to teach people how to lead with confidence. Christina Gullo’s book ‘Courageous and Authentic Leadership’ is about her personal and professional journey to getting where she wanted to be in life. Gullo says she grew up in […]
Wegmans ranked nationally as the second best supermarket
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The big — for most locations — brown store, was just shy of earning itself the title of #1 supermarket. An article by Newsweek listed the 2024 rankings for many retailers, scattered across multiple categories. “The America’s Best Retailers 2024 rankings were identified from the results of an independent survey of […]
University of Rochester expands first-time homebuyer program for employees
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The University of Rochester is expanding a program for its employees that provides grants to first-time homebuyers. The University Home Ownership Incentive Program was initially launched in 2017 and would provide $9,000 to its participants. In its start, the program had just two financial lenders and seven local banks/credit unions participating. As […]
Sunrise Smart Start: 2 shot in Rochester, Von Miller update, & haze returns
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Plenty going on to end your work week. Catch up on all the news before you start your day. We have breaking news overnight including a double shooting, an update on the Bills Von Miller and we talk with the former RCSD Schools Superintendent who is now leading Churchville-Chili.
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