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Rochester Rotary Sunshine Valentine - through 2/14/23
Give your loved ones some sunshine this Valentine’s Day with Sunshine Valentine. We have you covered with our 3 deluxe packages to choose from. Our packages range from the classics to things you can’t get anywhere else! Supplies are limited so don’t wait to order!. We have...
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Rochester Boat Show returns for 2023
Rochester, N.Y. — The Boat Show has sailed back into Rochester. The latest models are anchored at the Riverside Convention Center. It's the first time the boats have returned since COVID, and organizers say there's a good reason to buy right at the show. "To get your boat order...
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Bright Spot: Genaro Felix
Rochester, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on Genaro and the one word to describe him:. "Classy! Genaro is one of the most guy you will ever meet," said Mayor Malik Evans. A classy guy- graciously honored by the community last night for his 50 years at the Genesee Valley Club.
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Salvatore's expanding to Florida
Rochester, N.Y. — Salvatore's is moving forward with plans to open its first location outside the Rochester area and New York state. The local pizza chain announced Friday that it plans to open a new location in Jacksonville, Florida this summer. Opening day is slated for July 3, the...
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Local second grader donates blankets to Rochester's homeless community
Rochester, N.Y. - There's no age too young to give back to your community. Kalena Guadalupe, a second-grade student at School No. 10, is proving that. She made it her mission to collect blankets for people who are homeless in Rochester, and on Monday, she gave out over 36 blankets at the Open Door Mission.
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City of Rochester's impound lot filled with stolen Kias, Hyundais
Rochester, N.Y. — Police say more than half of the vehicles in the city's impound lot on Colfax Street are Kias and Hyundais, victims of a viral TikTok challenge. All of the stolen Kias and Hyundais in the lot have had the panels under the steering wheels ripped off and at least one window broken.
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Landmark Society of Western NY releases list of 'Five to Revive'
Monroe County, N.Y. — Rochester's beautiful tree canopy is among the projects to receive some extra tender love and care this year. On Wednesday, the Landmark Society of Western New York rolled out its 'Five to Revive,' a list of historical properties and resources that will receive investments to remain thriving.
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Bone chilling changes in our weather are coming
Following a quiet last Friday of January, another fast moving front will bring a few snow showers and wind later this evening. Here's a snap shot of forecasted wind gusts around midnight. There will be a few hours where gusts will be between 25-35 mph in the area especially West of Rochester.
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Registration opens for 2023 Rochester River Run
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) - Registration is now open for the 2023 Rochester River Run/Walk 5K. This will be the first in-person race since 2019. The last few years were virtual races due to the pandemic. The event is happening on Sunday, April 2 at Genesee Valley Park. The goal is...
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Police investigating trio of robberies at fast food restaurants in Gates, city
Gates, N.Y. — Police are investigating a string of robberies at fast food restaurants in Gates and Rochester. Officers responded to Wendy's on Buffalo Road for a reported robbery around 10:30 p.m. Thursday. Police said a suspect pointed a gun at a drive-thru employee while a second suspect forcefully stole money.
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RCSD receives retired bomb squad robot from RPD
Rochester, N.Y. — A very cool donation to robotics students in the Rochester City School District. The Rochester Police Department is giving those students a retired robot from the bomb squad. The district-wide robotics team includes students from East High, School Without Walls, the School of the Arts and...
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North Greece FD unveils new life-saving tool
Greece, N.Y. — A dedicated team of life savers is adding a new tool to its ranks. The North Greece Fire Department demonstrated a new mechanical CPR device Wednesday. The LUCAS 3 device can be applied after manual CPR is administered and allows first responders to conduct other life-saving treatment.
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Firearms safety trainer on gun safety for children: 'You can never be safe enough'
Gates, N.Y. — Incidents of guns getting in the wrong hands have recently made national headlines. In Virginia, a six-year-old is accused of shooting his teacher. In Indiana, a man was recently arrested after his four-year-old was seen on security video, playing with a loaded gun. Hearing about stories...
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Celebrating success in the fight for veteran's benefits
Rochester, N.Y. — Further success is being made in supporting the countless men and women who have made sacrifices to serve the county. The Veteran Service Agency joined Monroe County Executive Adam Bello to highlight efforts in fighting for veteran benefits. The VSA has recovered more than $6 million...
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A more Winter-like pattern ahead
Rochester, NY (WHAM) - It looks like we're heading into a colder and potentially snowier weather pattern over the next few weeks in WNY. I guess that news shouldn't be a big surprise considering that we're only two weeks away from the heart of Winter. A sloppy, wet snow fell...
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Four teens, ages 14-15, arrested for driving stolen Kia in Rush
Rush, N.Y. — Four teenagers who allegedly stole a 2018 Kia Soul are charged with criminal possession of stolen property. A deputy from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office saw the vehicle being driven with a smashed window on Rush Scottsville Road near the Youth Detention Center around 1:55 a.m. Wednesday.
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Assini explains decision to run for Monroe County executive
Rochester, N.Y. — Mark Assini has the backing of the Monroe County Republican Party in his bid for county executive. For Assini, politics is personal. "I love Monroe County. I love my neighbors," he said. "I truly do, and it just breaks my heart seeing some of the things going on. And I know with my experience in the both the public sector and private sector, I can make a difference."
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Pilot program aims to help teens aging out of foster care in Monroe County
Rochester, N.Y. — One in four foster children will become homeless after turning 18, according to the National Foster Youth Institute. The new Transitional Living Foster Home Pilot Program in Monroe County aims to provide housing for those teens. "This is reaching people at a critical time in their...
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Rochester Boat Show makes comeback after two-year hiatus
The Rochester Boat Show is back this year to show off the latest trends and technology in the boating industry after taking two years off due to the pandemic. Boaters can go to the Rochester Riverside Convention Center from Jan. 26-29 to check out the regions largest boat show of the year.
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