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New eatery in Fairport brings gluten-free focus, international flavors. Take a peek
Kayla Sandoval bakes with flours and starches like oat, sorghum, white rice, brown rice, tapioca and potato. She called her new bakery and café in the Village of Fairport Alter Ego Eatery because while none of her breads and baked goods contain gluten, they could pass for conventional products made with wheat.
What was life like in the 1950s in Rochester? Take a peek
Step back in time with this collection of rare photos depicting life in Rochester during the 1950s. These images not only provide a unique glimpse into the daily experiences, culture, and essence of this era but also capture the essence of the 1950s in Rochester. See candid moments of everyday...
Scottsville man arrested after stolen car crash on Lake Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Scottsville man was arrested Thursday, after a stolen vehicle crashed on Lake Avenue in Rochester. According to the Rochester Police Department, the stolen black Hyundai Elantra was speeding northbound in the wrong direction around 1:20 p.m. when the driver, trying to return to the correct lane, rear ended another car. […]
Police: Two men stab each other during fight on South Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Police say two homeless men stabbed each other during a fight on South Avenue. Neither have life-threatening injuries, police said. Police today responded to the state parole office at 350 South Ave. at about 3:40 p.m., as a person had walked up to the office and told parole officers he had been stabbed and needed an ambulance. Police said they learned a second person had been stabbed in the area of 390 South Ave.
Red Lobster closes 87 locations in 27 states. See the complete list
On May 13, Red Lobster at 655 Jefferson Road in Henrietta shut down abruptly, along with dozens of other locations across the country. A look at the restaurant chain's website reveals 87 stores "temporarily" closed across 27 states. Online restaurant liquidator TAGeX Brands is auctioning off the contents of 48 of them, including the Henrietta location, and has indicated that those restaurants are closed permanently. The TAGeX website says the live auctions will end Thursday, and...
Two people under 18 in custody after break-in at Scottsville business
SCOTTSVILLE, N.Y. — Two people under 18 were detained, one of whom was charged with burglary, after a break-in at a Scottsville business on Thursday morning. Monroe County sheriff’s deputies responded to Buster’s Food Mart on Scottsville Road after an alarm went off and found the front door broken.
Park Avenue business files lawsuit over pay-for-parking lot
A tanning salon in a small shopping center on Park Avenue claims it has seen a “dramatic decline” in business since its landlord started charging customers to park in the plaza's lot, and now it’s suing for breach of lease. ZOOM TAN, a national chain based on...
Plane used for Air Force Two lands at Rochester airport
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester’s airport got a distinguished visitor Thursday: One of the planes used for Air Force Two landed at the airport. To be clear, the Vice President was not on board, so the plane was not designated as Air Force Two at the time. Airport officials say it was just a practice run. They say there are a few planes used to carry the Vice President and this is one of them.
Southwest to launch non-stop flights from Upstate NY city to Las Vegas
Southwest Airlines is launching a new non-stop service from Las Vegas to Rochester, New York. The service, which will begin Oct. 3, will be offered four times per week to start, according to an announcement from the county executive of Monroe County, New York. The service will be the first non-stop air service from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport since 2008.
Son of former deputy from Le Roy becomes state trooper
Bryce Bordonaro, a Le Roy High School graduate and son of the late Deputy Frank Bordonaro, graduated on Wednesday from the New York State Police Academy.Bordonaro begins field training in Lockport on Friday.Frank Bordonaro, 44, suffered a line-of-duty death in July 2014. Within a 24-hour period, the
Parents sue McQuaid Jesuit for discrimination, harassment against student
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Parents of a McQuaid Jesuit student filed a lawsuit against the school, claiming it allowed their son to be discriminated against and harassed. The 16-year-old student is referred to as Joseph Doe throughout the court documents. The lawsuit claims the school not only violated Title IX by failing to stop the […]
Neighbors react to 16-year-old boy charged with stealing, crashing Rochester police car
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Rochester police tell us officers responded to a call on Spencer Street early Wednesday morning, when someone suddenly drove off with their patrol car. Following a high-speed chase through the city, that car then crashed in Charlotte, with parts from the vehicle scattered along Lake...
Man sentenced 30 years-to-life in prison for triple shooting on N. Clinton Ave.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Deadrick Fulwiley, one of the men connected to a triple shooting involving Kelvin Vickers, has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison. Fulwiley was sentenced to two counts of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Members of the Rochester Police Department’s Tactical Unit were in court […]
Sunrise Smart Start: Danielle Ponder at Lilac Festival, 21 Stories for Scouts
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start on Friday, May 17, 2024. Weather Forecast: Crank the heat before afternoon storms in Rochester We have a nice morning with temperatures in the 60s and climbing into the 70s. Skies are mostly cloudy. Our next rain maker […]
Construction projects in Chili and Perinton to cause traffic disruptions
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Residents’ routes could be affected by upcoming traffic disruptions, due to construction and repair work in the Chili and Perinton areas. Starting Sunday, King Road in Chili will be closed between Paul Road and Roberto Drive at the railroad crossing for repairs. The closing will last through Saturday, May 25. In Perinton, a significant closure will affect Aldrich Road for a culvert replacement project. The section between Monarch and Teal Drives will be inaccessible starting May 22, and the closure is expected to last about three months.
Summer air on the way for WNY
Rochester, NY (WHAM) - Who's ready for the first taste of Summer air this year in WNY? For the first time this season we'll see high temperatures reach the 80 degree threshold. Obviously that didn't happen today as rain and clouds kept the temperature from getting out of the 60s...
RPD: Man stabbed at Oriole Street home, roommate arrested
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A woman was accused of stabbing her roommate at a home on Oriole Street Wednesday night. Rochester police said they arrived at the 10 block of Oriole Street and found an 82-year-old man that was stabbed in his upper body. He was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital for serious, but not […]
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