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These Rochester Holiday Traditions Could Be Named the Best in the U.S.

Attention all holiday lovers! Three of Rochester's favorite holiday traditions are in the running to be named the best in the country via USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. We need your votes to ensure that Rochester takes home this national recognition. Be sure to vote once per day per...

Rochester, NY · 23h

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New Rochester coffee shop to help veterans, welcome dogs

Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) — Bark & Bean will soon open at 459 South Ave. in Rochester by the end of January. Inside, you’ll smell Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters and see dogs lounging by their owners. Laura Heltz, who dreamed up the project in 2019, wanted the shop to be dog-friendly, but most importantly she wanted […]

Rochester, NY · 21h

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The Crimson Quill Brings Horror and Dark Literature to Rochester

For Kenna Paige, the 28-year-old Rochester native behind The Crimson Quill, opening a bookstore has never been a mere passing interest — rather, it is a dream she has carried for years, one that she is finally preparing to turn into reality in Rochester’s South Wedge neighborhood. Set to open shortly before Christmas 2026, The Crimson Quill will become Rochester’s first horror and dark literature themed bookstore.

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NY Legislature set to discuss proposal to cap food and drink prices for some venues

The State Legislature plans to discuss a proposal that would regulate food and beverage prices at some sports and entertainment venues.

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Why Smaller Breweries Should Focus on Selling Beer, Not Just Making It

Five Business Lessons from Swiftwater Brewing After a Decade-Plus of Learning. Longevity isn’t just about making good beer. It’s about knowing what customers want, continually improving operations, controlling costs without compromising quality and recognizing that brewing is only one part of running a successful business. As Swiftwater Brewing...

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CITY News

MUSIC REVIEW | ‘Candy’ by Candy

Crisp air, crunchy leaves and a savory fall breeze have invaded Rochester. The time for hayrides and barn dances is here, and the debut album from country band Candy arrives just in time. These 12 tracks are packed with autumn whimsy and good ol’ classic Americana, peppered with modernity for a new generation. Hannah Maier, […] The post MUSIC REVIEW | ‘Candy’ by Candy appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture. .

Rochester, NY · 21h

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Rochester Reads turns its sights to Gaza

Rochester Reads is celebrating 25 years of asking the community to read one book – and then come together to discuss it. This year, Writers & Books has selected two titles — one being Omar El Akkad’s “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This.” El Akkad has described the book as a kind of breakup letter with the West. He writes of the devastation in Gaza and the plight of the Palestinian people. Writers & Books says the book “underscores literature’s capacity to bear witness to the lives, places, and issues that are often left in the margins.”

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Shake Shack Plots Hamlin Outpost With EV Chargers, No Opening Date Yet

New Independence Pkwy & Hamlin Groves Trl — Approximate Site of Proposed Shake Shack. A new Shake Shack is headed for the busy corner of New Independence Parkway and Hamlin Groves Trail in Horizon West, adding yet another burger option to a neighborhood that already has at least seven restaurants slinging patties. The 3,532-square-foot restaurant would sit on the northwest corner of that intersection, with the restaurant and patio facing New Independence Parkway.

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George Eastman Museum opens annual ‘Sweet Creations’ display

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The George Eastman Museum has launched its annual “Sweet Creations” exhibit as the holiday season begins. The exhibit features more than 50 handcrafted gingerbread creations along with dozens of decorated trees, wreaths and mantel displays. Staff at the museum said the popular holiday tradition keeps them busy. “This is our busiest time […]

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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 · 22h

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Crescent Beach auction brings new hope for Greece neighbors

What is the court's judgment amount for the Crescent Beach case?. What do neighbors hope the new owner will develop at Crescent Beach?. Why was the Town of Greece unable to act on the Crescent Beach property for years?. Greece, N.Y. (WHAM) — After sitting vacant for years, the long-empty...

Greece, NY · 4d

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Rochester locals enjoy growing Magic: The Gathering scene

PENFIELD, N.Y. (WROC) — Magic: The Gathering, a trading card game that first came out in 1993, is steadily gaining more popularity nationwide, including here in the Rochester area. “I’d known about it for a long time, my wife played it a long time before me, she dragged me into a final fantasy pre-release like […]

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Recipe from Susan B. Anthony recreated for Museum event

In 1872 Susan B. Anthony cast her ballot in an election she knew she could not legally vote in. In honor of her, and midterm elections coming to a close, Cassis Culinary partners with National Susan B. Anthony Museum and House for a special culinary experience. The food brings history...

Rochester, NY · 6d

The Conversation U.S.

I’m an artist who works with glass – here’s how the physics and chemistry of glassblowing work

From colorful orbs to delicate spirals, heating and manipulating glass allows artists to create beautiful translucent sculptures.

Rochester, NY · 2d

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Wildlife Week Online Holiday Auction supports animal rescues at Wildlife Rock Stars

The Wildlife Rock Stars are back with a very special guest: PJ the opossum, North America's only marsupial. The sanctuary took in PJ as a rehab animal after his mother was hit with a car while he was in her pouch, damaging his back legs. Steve Nagel and James Nugent...

Rochester, NY · 2d

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GALLERY: Borinquen Dance Theatre's 45th anniversary

What cultural influences does Borinquen Dance Theatre highlight?. Rochester, N.Y. — Borinquen Dance Theatre celebrated 45 years of culture, music, and love on Saturday. The theatre company offers cultural opportunities to explore Puerto Rican heritage through dance and the performing arts. The 'Borinquen' name is inspired by the original...

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