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Man in life-threatening condition after shooting on Nassau Street in Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. — A man is fighting for his life after a shooting Friday in the city's Upper Falls area. Around 3:30 p.m., officers responded to Nassau Street, where they found the victim — a Rochester resident — on the sidewalk. He was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police.
The Arc of Monroe brings the spirit of the Olympics to seniors with disabilities
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Olympics might be all the way in Paris, but one group is bringing the international competition right here at home. The Arc of Monroe’s daytime program for seniors with disabilities kicked off its own Summer Olympics Friday morning. News10NBC’s Hailie Higgins went out to...
First Alert Weather: Sunshine and warm air this weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A large area of high pressure planted over the Great Lakes will slowly drift east this weekend. This will guarantee us dry weather, with temperatures climbing into the weekend. We’ll start Saturday morning cool and calm with temperatures in the 50s, warming quickly into the 60s, 70s and eventually lower to mid 80s by the afternoon.
Meet Teddy Graham: Seneca Park Zoo red panda cub gets his name
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Say hello to Teddy Graham – the recently born red panda at Seneca Park Zoo has received his name! Teddy was born at the Zoo on June 27 and was abandoned by his mother Raji, which is not uncommon for first-born cubs of red pandas. This has led to the cub […]
UPDATE: missing persons alert for Rochester woman cancelled
UPDATE: The missing vulnerable adult alert issued Friday afternoon on behalf of Rochester police was cancelled. ORIGINAL STORY: ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police are searching for Kelly A. Taylor, 29, Friday. She was last seen on Valley Street in Rochester around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25. Authorities said she was seen wearing a light blue […]
Deliberate sinking on Lake Ontario nets conviction
A Rochester, N.Y., man who deliberately abandoned and sunk his 25-foot Bayliner in Lake Ontario must pay $15,442 restitution to cover the cost of unnecessary search-and-rescue operations. Vyacheslav Migitskiy admitted lying to federal investigators about his ownership of the boat, according to court documents. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Migitskiy...
Canal Days, Black Culture Festival, Bills Camp and more: your weekend guide of summer fun!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — With the return of many summer classics this weekend, here’s what all you can expect: Friday, July 26 Bands on the Bricks This week’s Band on the Bricks will feature music from the group Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, a reggae and jam band that originated from Rochester. Opening for the group is Judah. […]
‘It’s ok to not know everything:’ local author’s book focuses on building leadership
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Saturday there will be a book signing for a local author whose goal is to teach people how to lead with confidence. Christina Gullo’s book ‘Courageous and Authentic Leadership’ is about her personal and professional journey to getting where she wanted to be in life. Gullo says she grew up in […]
Sunny sounds meet sacred texts at the Finger Lakes Choral Festival
A mass that begins the chorus singing “Kyrie eleison” (“lord, have mercy”) to an infectious samba rhythm? Or is accompanied by a Caribbean steel drum band?. It’s perhaps not a typical choral program, but it is a typically imaginative one for the Finger Lakes Choral Festival.
University of Rochester expands first-time homebuyer program for employees
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The University of Rochester is expanding a program for its employees that provides grants to first-time homebuyers. The University Home Ownership Incentive Program was initially launched in 2017 and would provide $9,000 to its participants. In its start, the program had just two financial lenders and seven local banks/credit unions participating. As […]
Coming up on Environmental Connections: Friday, July 26, 2024
12:00: Special rebroadcast- How the future of rainfall will affect our communities. 1:00: Special rebroadcast - What's the future of green jobs. We're witnessing a shift in climate dynamics that brings not just water but a flood of challenges and opportunities for adaptation and resilience. Today, we delve into the increasingly pressing issue of changing rainfall patterns and their impact on our communities, infrastructure, and the environment. This special rebroadcast is about understanding the complexities of our evolving climate, the tangible effects of increased rainfall on urban and rural areas, and global and local strategies for flood defense. Our guests:
Save Our Sodus "Bay Day" Event this weekend
Nonprofit Save Our Sodus is marking its 25th anniversary with a "Bay Day" event. Save Our Sodus president Don Riling and Vice President Kristy Fowler-Ritter join Good Day Rochester with more. "The celebration [recognizes] 25 years of hard work," Riling says. "In the late 90s, the bay was dead below...
Arts + Medicine: Disability, Culture and Creativity• WXXI-TV
Artists and healthcare clinicians present alternative perspectives on disability. Through stories and performances, artists and medical professionals redefine what we perceive as “normal.” Co-hosted by artist and storyteller Kevin Kling, professor Jessica Horvath Williams, Ph.D., and Dr. Tsegaensh Selameab, the program discusses issues of varying abilities through the arts and shares unique perspectives from a wide range of contributors who offer insight on the meaning of accessibility.
Alumni Kickball Tournament @ Rhinos Stadium
Alumni from local high schools will face off in the ultimate kickball tournament at Rhinos Stadium. Event producer Terrell Wyatt and co-owner Trevor Lester join Good Day Rochester to talk about organizing all these former students. "It was through the power of Facebook," Wyatt says. "All age brackets are on...
Car crashes through restaurant on North Clinton Ave
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A business on North Clinton Avenue was heavily damaged when a car crashed into it Thursday night. Rochester police said they responded to the 900 block of North Clinton Avenue around 11 p.m. for a burglar alarm at El Pilon Criollo. The alarm was activated when a red SUV struck the […]
Bright and sunny weekend ahead
Rochester, NY (WHAM) - If you like sunshine and Summer warmth then you're going to love the weekend forecast for WNY. All of your outdoor plans will see rain free weather through Sunday. Let's start with today's forecast first. The temperature will move from the mid 50s into the upper...
Rochester man facing several charges after high-speed chase in Genesee County
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A Rochester man is facing several charges after leading deputies on a high-speed chase, according to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said around 4:30pm Thursday, they attempted to pull over 28-year-old Edward D. Grant, III, in the Town of Stafford, when he took off. The pursuit went through Batavia and […]
E-bike rider cited after crash with car in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A 16-year-old was injured in a crash between an electric bike and a car Thursday night in Rochester. It happened just before 11 p.m. at the intersection of Maple and Saxton Streets. Police said the Chevrolet sedan had a green light when it collided with the e-bike, throwing the rider to […]
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