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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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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 […]

Rochester, NY · 3d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

Flights grounded nationwide: 5 flights departing from Rochester Airport canceled

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded all flights nationwide Friday due to communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. According to NBC News, the alert contained no other information beyond stating that “all departing traffic should remain ground stopped until further notice.” In a statement on social media, Transportation Secretary […]

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Arc Ontario's rebranded dog spa opens in Canandaigua

What services does Barc Dog Spa offer to support disability job training?. Canandaigua, N.Y. — The Arc Ontario cut the ribbon Thursday on its reimagined dog spa. Barc Dog Spa & Boutique, formerly known as Bad Dog Boutique, is located on Main Street in Canandaigua. The organization said it...

Canandaigua, NY · 1d

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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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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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CITY News

Victor native Jack Mancuso sears his name to fame as Chef Cuso

At the intersection of grill recipes, food experiments and sports on just about any social media platform, one is likely to find Chef Cuso. It’s a moniker for Victor native Jack Mancuso, the face behind (and in front of) the Chef Cuso handle who makes it very clear that he is “not a chef,” even […] The post Victor native Jack Mancuso sears his name to fame as Chef Cuso appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture. .

Victor, NY · 4d

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Couple Spends $10K to Transform Home on 16-Acre Property into ‘Kitty Kingdom’ for 12 Barn Cats (Exclusive)

After losing several of the barn cats they inherited with their farmhouse, Emily Bott and Dylan Loewke created a special indoor retreat for the 12 cats now in their care

Macedon, NY · 1d

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Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World invites Boys & Girls Clubs to special pre-opening

What was the purpose of Chuck E. Cheese's VIP Community Night?. How much did Chuck E. Cheese donate to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester?. Why did Chuck E. Cheese host the VIP Community Night and make a donation?. Penfield, N.Y. — The new Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World...

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A refreshing new taste in Brockport

Whether it’s grabbing a quick breakfast before an early morning shift or trying to find a post workout snack, Brockport residents now have a new option for health-focused food and drinks. Refresh Smoothie Bar recently opened on Oct. 10 in downtown Brockport, offering the community a variety of smoothies,...

Brockport, NY · 1d

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Grace Potter & the Tresspassers coming to the Kodak Center

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Grace Potter and the Tresspassers announced their 2027 North American Tour and Rochester is a stop! The four-time Grammy nominee and her band will be performing at the Kodak Center on Thursday, January 21, 2027. The show kicks off at 7:30 p.m. According to the Kodak Center, a dollar from every […]

Rochester, NY · 3d

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Giraffe Kendi moves to Seneca Park Zoo for training

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Kendi, a 1-year-old male Masai giraffe, is at Rochester’s Tower (a group of giraffes) for expert care and training before continuing to Canada. Coming from the Greenville Zoo, Kendi is now at the Seneca Park Zoo following a recommendation from the Masai giraffe Species Survival Plan and will ultimately be transferred […]

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Work continues to demolish building on East Main Street and create outdoor dining space

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.

Rochester, NY · 1d

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PBS documentary series "Crime and Punishment" features the story of Rochester's Austin Reed

A new PBS documentary series premiering Monday, Nov. 16 on WXXI-TV features the story of a Rochester native. "Crime and Punishment in America" is a four-part series examining criminal justice in America from the colonial era to today. Austin Reed was a Black man who was born free in Rochester...

Rochester, NY · 1d

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Groundbreaking for High Falls State Park to take place next week

The groundbreaking for the first phase of High Falls State Park will take place Wednesday, Nov. 18, officials have confirmed. The first phase of park construction will be High Falls Terrace, overlooking the eastern edge of the gorge. The core of that project phase is the Heritage Walk and Memorial Wall, dedicated to the stories of those who migrated to the Rochester area, from Irish Americans to the Haudenosaunee nations.

Rochester, NY · 1d

The Rochester Beacon

Cuddy to return as Geva interim artistic director

Mark Cuddy, Geva Theatre’s artistic director emeritus, will return to the organization in an interim capacity. The move follows an announcement regarding the departure of Elizabeth Williamson. “It is an honor and a privilege to once again serve our community through the artistic stewardship of its flagship theatre during...

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‘Hadestown’ returning to Rochester for two performances in March 2027

The video in the above media player is from March 2023, the first time “Hadestown” performed in Rochester. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Tony Award-winning musical “Hadestown” is returning to Rochester next year for a limited engagement. The Rochester Broadway Theatre League announced Wednesday that the musical will take the stage at the West Herr […]