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Father-child duos compete at Backyard Barnyard’s annual Father’s Day Fishing Derby
MACEDON, N.Y. — Looking for a fun Father’s Day activity? The 16th Annual Father’s Day Fishing Derby is happening Sunday at The Backyard Barnyard in Macedon. It’s sure to be a “reel” good time. The event starts at 10 a.m. and runs until 4...
COVID outbreak forces closure of Verona Street animal shelter in Rochester
The Verona Street Shelter in the City of Rochester has temporarily closed to the public after several employees have contracted COVID-19, the shelter announced Thursday on social media. The shelter, 184 Verona St. is set to reopen on Thursday, June 20. Redemptions will still be available by appointment only on...
NY Lottery: Married couple split $1M scratch-off prize down the middle
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Richard and Julie Dellario of Rochester, N.Y., recently hit it big playing New York Lottery’s Cash X20 scratch-off game, winning the top prize of $1,000,000. The big news about their winnings? The married couple each claimed a 50% share. “Richard and Julie each received...
2024 Corn Hill Arts Festival announces music headliners
ROCHESTER, Ny. — The Corn Hill Arts Festival announced its 2024 lineup of musical artists on Friday. The festival headliners are Public Water Supply, Miller and the Other Sinners, Cinnamon Jones, and Prime Time Funk. Performances are on July 13th and 14th in the Corn Hill neighborhood.
Fast-casual restaurant opens on Route 250 in Penfield
Fast-casual restaurant Five Guys opened in Penfield this week. Five Guys, a burger joint known for its hand-cut fries and made-to-order burgers, is located at 2067 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road. The Penfield Five Guys is located in the southeastern corner of the building in a 2,900-square-foot storefront. The eatery...
Pawsitive Cat Cafe celebrates two years in business
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Pawsitive Cat Cafe celebrated two years in business – helping house and feed these furry friends. Owners say they’ve adopted nearly 200 cats since opening in downtown Rochester, and said they recently filed paperwork to become a non-profit allowing bigger pet companies to sponsor the cafe by donating litter and […]
Juneteenth celebration features program by Finger Lakes Opera
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Mt. Olivet Baptist Church is kicking off its summer festival with a free Juneteenth celebration. Finger Lakes Opera performed a free program Friday night, and News10NBC’s Deanna Dewberry emceed. The Mt. Olivet Sanctuary Choir sang several songs as well.
YMCA Camp Arrowhead opens ‘Airnasium’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A new addition to the YMCA family opened Thursday. It’s called the Airnasium, an open air gym for outdoor recreation. It’s the first of its kind in Monroe County, located at the Y’s Camp Arrowhead in Pittsford. It features a turf field for youth sports, bathrooms, lockers and picnic tables. YMCA […]
Five Guys in Penfield now open
PENFIELD, N.Y. (WROC) — Burger chain Five Guys has another location open: 2067 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road. It’s tucked behind the Starbucks. The Five Guys and a Jersey Mike’s — a subchain — occupy the same building. The Jersey Mike’s has its opening date listed as “12/31/9999.” News 8 has reached out Jersey Mike’s […]
Sevyn Streeter holds songwriting workshop for young Rochester musicians
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The official Juneteenth holiday is next Wednesday, June 19. Singer and songwriter Sevyn Streeter will headline the Juneteenth festival in downtown Rochester Saturday. Friday, the performer spent several hours helping a group of aspiring young artists develop their songwriting skills. In addition to teaching them how to structure their songs, she […]
Rochester service dog on the mend after community donates thousands for crucial surgery
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — A local Navy veteran is in shock after the community donated thousands of dollars to help his service dog get a crucial surgery. Robert Podlaski was raising money in May for his dog, Levi, who tore his ACL after falling at home earlier this year.
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