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RCSD elementary teachers facing potential layoffs
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Possible layoffs are looming over Rochester City School District teachers as the academic year draws to a close. The potential job cuts could come this summer amid a major overhaul in the district. The district's Invest in Tomorrow reconfiguration plan calls for closing several schools...
Inside Vine & Tap: A new wine and beer tasting room in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.Y. (WROC) — A new wine and beer tasting room and restaurant is coming to Charlotte: Vine & Tap, by the Port of Rochester. Their address is 4768 Lake Avenue, Rochester. Their grand opening is Saturday. First-time business owner Jonathan Cahill, wanted to create a spot that showed off the best of the Rochester […]
WROC 75: Original programming delivered smiles and memories
Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) — Before there was American Idol, there was Skipper Sam. Ken Powell as Skipper Sam would bring kids from all over the Rochester area to the WROC studios on Humboldt Street to go on air to show off their musical and dance skills much to the delight of the viewing public. But […]
Construction underway at East Main Street and Clinton Avenue to revitalize corner
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Construction on a new development at East Main Street and Clinton Avenue aims to transform a corner of downtown Rochester that's been in disrepair. The four buildings in that section have been dilapidated and boarded up for years, but the current project will bring a multi-story, mixed-use building to the area.
Lobster food truck that appeared on 'Shark Tank' to hit the road in Rochester
A food truck that got its big break on the television show "Shark Tank" will hit the road in Rochester this week. Cousins Maine Lobster serves two styles of lobster rolls, lobster bisque, New England clam chowder, other lobster dishes and whoopie pies. According to its website, cousins Sabin Lomac and Jim...
IT’S TIME FOR “WINGS & THINGS” WITH THE SMAC 350 AND JAKES AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED SUPER MODIFIED SERIES THIS COMING FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2024, AT SPENCER SPEEDWAY
– Race of Champions Super Stock; Rocket Performance 602 Sportsman Modified Series and Wilbert’s U-Pull It Super Six and Wilbert’s U-Pull It Four Cylinder Divisions fill out June 14, 2024 Card – Williamson, N.Y. – (June 10, 2024) – The week has finally arrived for “Winged” racecars to...
San Antonio and Fairport Bid Farewell to Centenarian WWII Veterans Natividad Rocha and Robert Persichitti
San Antonio and Fairport communities are mourning the loss of two centenarian World War II veterans who recently passed away. Natividad Rocha, a San Antonio native, died at the age of 102. His passing was marked by reflections on his full life and service, as reported by FOX SA. Contrastingly, another veteran, Robert “Al” Persichitti, met his end en route to the D-Day commemorations in Europe.
Lake Ontario designation protects underwater relics, including shipwrecks
Lake Ontario has received a new designation and with it added protections and emphasis on its historic and cultural resources. The Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary was announced June 5 during the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s Capitol Hill Ocean Week. It’s the 16th such designation overall and the third in the Great Lakes.
Coming up on Connections: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
12:00: Assemblymember Stephen Hawley on the 2024-2025 New York State budget. 1:00: Michael Geraci, primary candidate for Rochester City Court Judge; Demond Meeks, primary candidate for New York State Assembly, District 137. In April, Assemblymember Stephen Hawley told the Orleans Hub that the new state budget is fiscally irresponsible. Pointing...
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. ...
Trading the cold for summer heat soon
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) - Western New York has been stuck in a cloudy and cooler than normal weather pattern since Friday, and Monday turned out to be the coolest day of the bunch. The high temperature stayed in the 50s for most of WNY. It looks like the official high...
Car crashes into Norton Street bakery
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A car crashed into the wall of a bakery on Norton Street Monday morning. The car crash left a huge hole in the wall of Riccardo’s Bakery. First responders and police were at the scene. According to Rochester police, nobody was injured due to the crash. The owner of the building […]
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 […]
Li-Cycle settles suit filed against local construction company; class-action suit dimissed
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Tuesday, News 8 learned of two legal proceedings regarding Canadian battery recycler Li-Cycle: 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. Early this year, Li-Cycle sued Pike for more than $50 million. The […]
Eastern Lake Ontario will be named the 16th National Marine Sanctuary
The Office of National Marine Sanctuaries serves as the trustee for a network of underwater parks encompassing more than 620,000 square miles of marine across the nation, and soon, eastern Lake Ontario will be recognized as a sanctuary.
Juneteenth Festival 2024 in Rochester: What to know about parade and activities
On June 15, the Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission celebrates 60 years of Black-American culture at the 2024 Juneteenth festival. This year’s theme is From 1964 to 2024: 60 Years in the Fight for Justice in Rochester. Over the last ten years, the Juneteenth Festival has become one of the many ways freedom and liberty are celebrated in Rochester’s Black community. Last year, more than 4,000 people attended.
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